Update on new pay transparency and equal pay obligations under Law 5316/2026
Friday, 24 July 2026
Update on new pay transparency and equal pay obligations under Law 5316/2026

The new Greek Labor Law 5316/2026 transposes the EU Pay Transparency Directive 970/2023 in its entirety, by amending specific articles of the Greek Labor Code (Presidential Decree 62/2025).

Whistleblowing systems: From compliance to functionality
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Whistleblowing systems: From compliance to functionality

The introduction of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on whistleblower protection and its implementation in Greece through Law 4990/2022 prompted organisations to establish internal whistleblowing channels and adopt formal reporting procedures.

The new Greek inheritance law reform: What happens next?
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
The new Greek inheritance law reform: What happens next?

Greece is moving forward with a comprehensive reform of its inheritance law, more than 80 years after the introduction of the Civil Code.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: Are we witnessing the emergence of a new category of tech litigation expanding “traditional” theories of harm?
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE: Are we witnessing the emergence of a new category of tech litigation expanding “traditional” theories of harm?

A recent U.S. jury verdict has brought renewed attention to the legal risks associated with platform design and user engagement features.

Ballas Pelecanos Law contributes the Greece chapter to Lexing Insights “Data Protection Cases Around the World – The Year in Review 2025”
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Ballas Pelecanos Law contributes the Greece chapter to Lexing Insights “Data Protection Cases Around the World – The Year in Review 2025”

Our data privacy team contributes to a year-in-review of international data protection enforcement, highlighting the Greek regulatory perspective.

Blackbox AI: Lack of knowledge more concerning than data protection
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Blackbox AI: Lack of knowledge more concerning than data protection

A new ECOVIS International study sheds light on the real barriers to AI adoption worldwide. Surprisingly, it’s not data protection or technology holding companies back: it’s lack of knowledge.

New procedural framework for lease expirations in Greece
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
New procedural framework for lease expirations in Greece

From 1 January 2026, Greek lease law will change substantially, introducing a streamlined process for landlords to recover possession after lease expiry,

Digital Work Card expansion
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Digital Work Card expansion

The Digital Work Card system is now mandatory for additional sectors.

Strengthening Cybersecurity: New obligations introduced by JMD 1689/2025 under Law 5160/2024
Friday, 06 June 2025
Strengthening Cybersecurity: New obligations introduced by JMD 1689/2025 under Law 5160/2024

A new regulatory layer has been added to Greece’s cybersecurity framework.

CCTV at work and personality rights: recent Greek court judgment raises further questions
Tuesday, 01 April 2025
CCTV at work and personality rights: recent Greek court judgment raises further questions

A recent Greek court ruling on the legality of the installation of video cameras monitoring employees’ activities and the damages it awarded raises concerns about the effectiveness of privacy protection.

Innovation & public funding in Greece: Are we getting the returns we expect?
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Innovation & public funding in Greece: Are we getting the returns we expect?

In his latest article, Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner at Ballas Pelecanos Law, explores whether Greece has a national policy for innovation.