- Greek Exports – Greek merchandise exports jumped sharply in May – almost 21% compared with a year earlier – pointing to another strong year for Greek exports despite global economic uncertainty. Total exports for May rose 20.8% to €5.07 billion led by a 74% rise in exports of petroleum products. Excluding oil, total exports were up 4.2% on year in May. Significantly, the data for the first five months of the year show the value of Greek exports accelerating, rising by 13.5% compared with the same period in 2025, and up from a 11.3% growth rate in the period January to April. Excluding petroleum products, exports of Greek food products – one of the country’s signature export categories – are up almost 10% in the first five months of the year.
- Record FDI – Foreign direct investment in Greece jumped sharply last year to reach an historic high of $12.86 billion in 2025, according to the latest World Investment Report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The energy sector emerged as the leader in new investments, while significant investments were also recorded in the health sector, financial services, gaming, the food industry and education.
- Hospitality Investment – Greece was named as Europe’s preferred investment destination in the hospitality sector, according to new findings conducted by market intelligence company Questex. Based on the results of two separate surveys, 43% of institutional investors rank Greece as their top European market for hotel investments, ahead of Italy, Spain and France. The survey also reveals that investors are increasingly seeking professionally managed luxury assets, rather than distressed or turnaround opportunities. The strong interest in Greek hospitality reflects steadily growing visitor arrivals and a renewed focus on Mediterranean destinations by investors.
- Greek Stocks – U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs raised its outlook for Greek equities and named the Athens stock market as one of the most attractive emerging markets for the second half of the year. In a report, the bank sees the benchmark General Index rising to 2,600 points from 2,500 points previously. It noted Greece’s very positive macroeconomic environment and strong outlook for Greek banks.
- Amazon Web Services – Amazon Web Services announced the launch if its new Athens Local Zone bringing cloud computing services physically closer to businesses, organizations, and public sector agencies operating in the country. The move is expected to strengthen the country’s position as a regional technology hub for Southeast Europe while supporting the growing demand for AI and digital services.
- Brain Regain – For the first time since the 2009 debt crisis began, more Greeks are returning home from abroad than leaving, according to a new OECD study. According to the OECD Diaspora Review: Greece, return migration has been steadily increasing since 2021. Overall, around six out of every ten Greeks who emigrated between 2010 and 2025 have now returned to their homeland. The returning population is generally younger and more highly educated than the national average, providing a significant boost to Greece’s skilled workforce.
- Water Strategy – Τhe Greek government has unveiled the country’s first National Water Strategy, part of a three-decade-long, multi-billion euro program to better manage the country’s water resources. The new strategy incorporates a series of recent and upcoming initiatives to develop Greece’s water infrastructure. These include a €65 billion call for proposals by September from municipalities facing water shortages, and a further €50 billion call that is expected to be issued in September for islands facing water scarcity.
- Judicial Reform – Recent reforms to Greece’s judicial system have dramatically reduced waiting times for court decisions in Greece, according to data provided by Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis. Since the reforms were introduced 18 months ago, the average time for a decision to be issued in the Courts of First Instance has dropped from more than two years to less than one year. Moreover, clearance rates now exceed 100%, meaning that all incoming cases for the court year are cleared, as well as part of the backlog from previous years. The average number of days for clearance was 309 days in the first quarter of 2026, on par with the EU average of 307 days.
- Greece in Orbit – Adrianos Golemis is set to become the first Greek astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Dr. Golemis, a flight surgeon with the European Space Agency, will be part of a mission to the ISS organized by the Greek government in cooperation with ESA that is set for launch in 2027. Golemis was selected by the ESA from a highly competitive pool of 22,500 applicants. The mission is an important step in Greece’s National Space Strategy, dubbed Greece in Orbit. Dozens of Greek research groups are contributing to designing experiments for the mission, and Greek companies will demonstrate innovative solutions in space conditions.