Greek News in English

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi dig into a major breaking story from Greece: the asset freezing of suspects tied to two large-scale tax fraud cases involving the Pizza Fan chain and the Choriatiko bakery network. With an estimated €35 million in damages to the Greek state, 23 arrests, around 110 Pizza Fan stores shuttered, and the arrest of a former GENOP-DEI union official, this case is unfolding on multiple fronts. Based on reporting by The Press Project, published October 26, 2026, this episode breaks down the charges, the legal proceedings, and what it all means for workers caught in the middle. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/pizza-fan-kai-choriatiko-desmevontai-ta-periousiaka-stoicheia-ton-katigoroumenon-sta-35-ekat-evro-i-ektimomeni-zimia-gia-to-dimosio/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down S&P Global's latest credit rating decision for Greece, confirmed at BBB with stable outlook on October 24, 2026. They explore S&P's forecast of a 3.8% primary surplus, a projected debt drop to 107% of GDP by 2029, and the key drivers of growth — tourism and investment. The episode draws on reporting from The Press Project, sourced via ERTnews and the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, offering a clear and engaging look at what this rating means for Greece's economic trajectory and the structural challenges that remain. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/sp-stathero-sto-bbb-to-elliniko-axiochreo-protogenes-pleonasma-38-tou-aep-provlepei-gia-to-2026/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi dive into a striking new study from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) that reveals just how much time Athens drivers waste searching for parking. From 37 hours a year circling the streets — equivalent to driving from Athens to Thessaloniki — to roboparking solutions inspired by Japan and Singapore, the findings paint a vivid picture of urban gridlock. Based on reporting by Sofia Christou for Kathimerini, this episode unpacks the data, the human cost, and the proposed fixes for one of Athens' most persistent daily frustrations. Original article: https://www.kathimerini.gr/visual/infographics/564532279/mia-athina-thessaloniki-ton-chrono-gia-eyresi-parkingk/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down a major labor action announced by ADEDY, the confederation of Greek civil servants. On Friday, October 30, 2026, public sector workers in the regions of Attica, Achaia, and Thesprotia will stage a four-hour work stoppage in solidarity with an international dockers' strike spanning over 100 ports across more than a dozen countries. The central rallying cry? 'Public servants do not work for war.' Based on reporting from The Press Project, this episode explores the logistics, the message, and the broader significance of this coordinated act of international labor solidarity. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/adedy-tetraori-stasi-ergasias-tin-paraskevi-se-allilengyi-sti-diethni-apergia-ton-limenergaton-de-doulevoume-gia-ton-polemo/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, we dive into a controversial legislative proposal introduced by Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis on October 16, 2026. The proposal aims to ban the systematic provision of sleeping spaces in residential apartments — what the minister calls informal 'migrant dormitories' — targeting landlords and subletters who profit from vulnerable people. We break down the specific fines, enforcement mechanisms, and the heated political debate surrounding whether this measure is truly humanitarian or something else entirely. Sourced from The Press Project. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/chrysochoidis-telos-sta-atypa-ypnotiria-metanaston-vathia-anthropistiki-charaktirizei-tin-proteinomeni-diataxi/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook report, published on October 13, 2026, which projects Greece's economy will grow at 1.8% in both 2026 and 2027 — below the Greek Finance Ministry's own forecasts. They dig into the rising inflation threat, driven by the Middle East conflict's impact on energy prices, and examine what the IMF's broader global warning about exhausted economic resilience means for Greece and the Eurozone. Based on reporting by The Press Project. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/provlepseis-dnt-gia-tin-elliniki-oikonomia-psalidi-stin-anaptyxi-anevainei-o-plithorismos/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down a major announcement from Greece's Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis: a 30% increase in the heating allowance compared to last year, plus a direct pump subsidy on heating oil. The benefits range from €130 to €1,560 depending on location and climate zone, and hundreds of thousands of families are set to benefit. Sourced from The Press Project, this episode also covers government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis's defense of the measures and the broader European Council context. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/afxisi-30-sto-epidoma-thermansis-anakoinose-o-pierrakakis/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi dive into a crisis quietly reshaping Greek neighborhoods: 1,500 traditional bakeries have shut down in just three years. Drawing on reporting by Nektaria Psaraki for The Press Project, they explore skyrocketing energy costs, the fight over the word 'fournos,' and what one Thessaloniki baker describes as conditions worse than the height of the memoranda era. From unanswered subsidy requests to fears of fresh bread becoming a luxury item, this episode paints a sobering picture of small business survival in modern Greece. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/louketa-se-1-500-fournous-tis-geitonias-mesa-se-tria-chronia-to-energeiako-kostos-tha-gonatisei-osous-apemeinan/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi discuss a signature campaign launched by the Albanian Migrants Initiative against institutional discrimination in Greece's pension system. First-generation migrants who arrived in the 1990s are now reaching retirement age, only to find that a 2016 law ties the national pension amount to years of legal residence — requiring 40 years for the full amount. The episode covers the legal framework, the historical barriers migrants faced in obtaining legal status, and the campaign's two key demands. Source: The Press Project, October 5, 2026. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/doulepsame-mia-zoi-edo-dikaioumaste-syntaxi-me-isa-dikaiomata-syllogi-ypografon-enantia-sti-diakrisi-kata-ton-syntaxiouchon-metanston-strion/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi dig into the latest Eurostat data showing Greece's inflation spiking to 5.1% in September 2026 — up sharply from 3.7% in August — far outpacing the Eurozone average of 3.6%. They break down the key drivers, including a dramatic surge in energy costs, and examine the fierce political response from PASOK, which called the figures a 'stunning failure' of the government. The episode draws directly from reporting by The Press Project, offering a clear and engaging look at what these numbers mean for Greek households and the broader European economic picture. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/eurostat-ektoxefsi-tou-plithorismou-stin-ellada-ton-septemvrio-sto-51-sto-38-stin-eyrozoni/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down the Greek government's two-phase plan to address the ongoing energy crisis, with heating oil at the center of the debate. Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis has pledged that no one will be left without help, while setting clear fiscal boundaries on how far relief measures can go. The episode also covers Prime Minister Mitsotakis's upcoming proposal at the European Council to reduce excise taxes across EU member states. Source: The Press Project, published September 29, 2026. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/marinakis-gia-energeiaki-krisi-tha-dosoume-osa-parapano-boroume-osa-antechei-i-elliniki-oikonomia/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down the severe weather that struck Central and Northern Evia on the night of Saturday, September 27, 2026. Heavy rainfall triggered floods, landslides, and widespread road disruptions — including a dramatic early-morning rescue of two Israeli nationals whose vehicle was trapped in mud and debris. Drawing from reporting by The Press Project, the hosts cover the emergency response, the damage to homes and crops, and the road closure to Northern Evia ordered due to landslides. A must-listen for anyone following weather-related crises in Greece. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/evvoia-plimmyres-kai-katolisthiseis-apo-ti-sfodri-kakokairia-apegklovistikan-dyo-atoma/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi dig into the ongoing crisis facing residents of Kypseli, Athens, after the passage of a metro tunneling machine caused structural damage to buildings in the neighborhood. Drawing from a September 23, 2026 report by The Press Project, they cover an emergency Athens City Council session where Deputy Minister Nikos Tachiaos admitted to 'failures' during the tunneling process, Mayor Haris Doukas raised urgent concerns about residents' safety and uncertainty, and Hellenic Metro officials outlined monitoring efforts. The episode examines what authorities are doing — and what remains unresolved — as expert assessments are still underway. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/stin-avevaiotita-akoma-oi-katoikoi-tis-kypselis-gia-tis-zimies-sta-ktiria-paradechtike-astochies-o-tachiaos/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down the latest statements from Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, who announced that the government's economic team is actively working on a fuel relief package — starting with heating oil. Marinakis revealed that heating oil closed at €1.75 per liter this year but is projected to exceed €2, and the government wants it to open lower next season. The episode also covers his sharp criticism of SYRIZA's past fuel tax hikes and the fiscal constraints — including European budgetary rules — shaping what relief measures are actually possible. Based on reporting by The Press Project, dated September 22, 2026. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/p-marinakis-epexergazomaste-schedio-metron-gia-ta-kafsima-xekiname-me-to-petrelaio-thermansis/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's first post-Thessaloniki International Fair interview on ERT, broadcast on September 17, 2026. They cover his pledges to keep heating oil below 1.75 euros per liter, his defense of unemployment benefits amid controversy over government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis's comments, and his political messaging around ND's self-sufficiency ahead of elections. The episode draws entirely from reporting by The Press Project. A must-listen for anyone following Greek domestic policy and energy affordability. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/mitsotakis-metra-stirixis-gia-to-petrelaio-thermansis-kalypsi-marinaki-gia-epidoma-anergia-kai-yiothetisi-tis-kindynologias-floridi/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi dig into a report by The Press Project dated September 17, 2026, revealing that fuel prices in Greece remain stubbornly high despite a dip in international oil markets. Unleaded petrol sits at €2.17 per litre, diesel reaches €2.20 even with a 15-cent subsidy, and heating oil is projected to nearly double compared to last year. The hosts explore the reasons behind the disconnect, the global factors at play — from Brent crude movements to Houthi drone strikes — and what the upcoming Eurogroup discussions may mean for European households facing a costly winter. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/sta-ypsi-paramenoun-oi-times-sta-kafsima-para-ti-diethni-ypochorisi/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

On September 14, 2026, eleven Greek housing collectives published a joint declaration condemning the government's housing policies as not just inadequate, but counterproductive. In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi break down the declaration's six key demands — from rent caps and the abolition of fast-track evictions, to ending the Golden Visa and building a genuine social housing model. Sourced from The Press Project, this episode examines how Greece's housing crisis is being shaped by political choices, and what tenant advocates say needs to change fundamentally. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/i-kyvernisi-diavronei-ta-dikaiomata-ton-enoikiaston-koini-diakiryxi-11-stegastikon-syllogikotiton-kai-foreon/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, we discuss a significant development in Athens: Mayor Haris Doukas is set to forward an expert report on building damage and subsidence in the Kypseli neighborhood — caused by metro construction works — to the Athens Prosecutor's Office. We explore his three key conditions for moving forward, his concerns about the resignation of the head of Hellenic Metro, and his demand for full transparency on what went wrong. Sourced from The Press Project, dated September 15, 2026. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/doukas-diavivazei-stin-eisangelia-to-porisma-gia-tis-zimies-sta-ktiria-tis-kypselis-apo-ta-erga-tou-metro/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi dive into a powerful collective statement published on September 12, 2026, by housing rights organizations across Greece. The groups are demanding a fundamental shift in housing policy, arguing that the crisis is not accidental but the result of deliberate government choices that turned housing into an investment product. From rent caps and short-term rental restrictions to abolishing the Golden Visa and building a real social housing model, the collectives lay out six concrete demands. Based on reporting from The Press Project. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/syllogikotites-gia-to-zitima-tis-stegis-allagi-poreias-sti-stegastiki-politiki/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm

In this episode of Greek News in English, Giannis and Zoi examine the latest development in the Tempi train disaster case: a trial scheduled for November 6th at the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Larissa, focusing on the handling of video footage from the freight train involved in the crash. Three defendants — including former OSE executives and a representative of security firm Interstar Security — face charges ranging from document embezzlement to moral instigating of disobedience. The episode breaks down who is charged with what, why the trial was previously postponed, and what the alleged destruction of digital evidence means for accountability. Source: The Press Project. Original article: https://thepressproject.gr/egklima-sta-tebi-oristike-gia-tis-6-noemvriou-i-diki-gia-ta-vinteo-tis-eborikis-amaxostoichias/ Made with Podcasty FM — https://podcasty.fm