Earthquakes, Strikes and Legal Scandals Hit Greece in 2025
With seismic shocks in the Aegean Sea, spyware and corruption accusations in the courts and farmers blocking highways with their tractors, Greece has a turbulent year. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: December 8, 2025
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Greek Swiss Franc Borrowers Challenge Three Big Banks
Swiss franc loan borrowers in Greece filed a lawsuit against three major banks, requesting that their loans be recalculated at the original disbursement rate. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Week in Review: Planes, Tractors and Well-Kept Secrets
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week takes a look at military spending, competing superpowers and agricultural altercations. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Greek Farmers Block Roads as Costs and Culls Hit Rural Livelihoods
Greek farmers are blocking roads and customs points to press their demands for state aid, tax breaks, and a plan for ‘tomorrow’ for a sector in crisis. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
‘De-Risking?’ Port Investments Put Greece at Centre of US-China Rivalry
With Piraeus port already in Chinese hands and the US bankrolling an expansion of Elefsina, experts argue that Greece must be careful to defend its strategic autonomy. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
The Keyholder: Guarding the Secrets of a Greek City’s Ancient Jewish Cemetery
A retired merchant in his nineties holds the keys to the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe - and to centuries of Jewish history in Greece. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight