OPEKEPE: Special AADE plan to recover illegal subsidies
Greek tax authorities launch massive operation to recover millions in illegal agricultural subsidies, targeting fraudulent OPEKEPE payments with police support.
Economy
Enrico Letta: Greece pulled back from the abyss – EU must help with migration and high energy costs
Former Italian PM Enrico Letta praises Greece’s economic recovery while urging EU support for migration and energy cost challenges facing the country.
Summer sales 2025: Countdown begins – Which Sunday stores open
Summer sales 2025 kick off July 14 across Greece, lasting until August 31. Stores can open voluntarily on Sunday, July 20, offering consumers bargain prices.
Summer sales 2025: When they start, what applies
Summer sales 2025 begin July 14 and run until August 31, offering consumers significant savings opportunities with special Sunday shopping hours.
Greek supermarket prices drop in June – detergents cheaper, meat costs more
Greek supermarket prices fell 0.35% in June 2025, with detergents and cleaning products showing the biggest drops while fresh meat prices surged 10.8%.
Greece cruise tax rises to €20 for Mykonos and Santorini from July 21
Greece implements €20 cruise tax on Mykonos and Santorini from July 21. British tourists react as Independent covers the controversial tourism levy.
Greek tax authority reveals 1 in 3 taxpayers face higher bills
Greek tax authority data reveals 1 in 3 taxpayers face additional bills averaging €1,891, up 16.1% from last year as deadline approaches.
Greece spends over €750 million through EU Recovery Fund
Greece’s Public Employment Service spends over €750 million from EU Recovery Fund on job creation programs and professional training initiatives.
Business electricity subsidies: First payments begin for variable tariffs
Greek businesses receive first electricity subsidy payments for variable tariffs. Over 157,000 applications approved with deadline extended to July 12th.
Greek treasury bills yield drops to 1.70% as demand surges
Greek treasury bills see yield drop to 1.70% as investor demand reaches €1.266 billion, surpassing the €500 million target by over 250%.
Land Registry: 11 Q&A for proper final registration of your property
Essential guide for property owners: 11 crucial questions answered about Land Registry corrections, deadlines, and protecting your property rights before it’s too late.
Athens Exchange Group: New era for Greek market after Euronext deal
Athens Stock Exchange enters new era as Euronext acquisition promises market transformation, international investment boost, and European integration.