Greek Islands Ferries Packed Despite Rising Travel Costs This Summer
Greek ferries to the Cyclades sailed fully booked this July as travelers refuse to give up summer holidays despite soaring ticket prices.
Economy
Supermarket pricing tricks: How shelf deals inflate costs for consumers
How supermarket shelf deals, entry fees, and hidden supplier costs are quietly keeping grocery prices high — and what the government is trying to do about it.
IRIS payments surge in 2025: 126M transactions worth €11 billion
Greece’s IRIS payment system hit 126M transactions worth €11B in 2025, with instant payments now accounting for 35.8% of all transfers.
Crypto tax in Greece: 15% rate on gains, €500 tax-free threshold explained
Greece introduces a 15% crypto capital gains tax with a €500 annual exemption. Here’s what the new bill means for investors, staking, and digital asset transfers.
Greek public debt: Two critical milestones on the road to 2029
Greece’s public debt is approaching two historic milestones — below 140% of GDP in 2025 and below 120% by 2029, marking a major fiscal turning point.
Economist Government Roundtable: AI, Europe’s future, and Gen Z
The 30th Annual Government Roundtable conference by the Economist has now wrapped up, yet its discussions reached into both the near and distant future. From Greece’s new left-wing party ELAS and the challenges of building…
Καύσιμα: Πόσο θα μειωθούν οι τιμές σε βενζίνη και ντίζελ και τι κερδίζουν οι οδηγοί
Νέα μέτρα λαμβάνει η κυβέρνηση, με παρέμβασή στις τιμές των καυσίμων, με στόχο την ελάφρυνση των καταναλωτών κατά τη διάρκεια του καλοκαιριού. Υπενθυμίζεται πως την ανακοίνωση έκανε ο πρωθυπουργός από το βήμα της Βουλής. «Τα…
Inflation Eroding Greek GDP: 1.8% Growth at Risk in 2026
Greece’s inflation hits 4.02% in H1 2026, threatening GDP growth. Experts warn the economy could slow to as little as 1.7% this year.
Economist’s 30th Government Roundtable: Green transition, energy security & digital transformation take center stage
Many insightful positions were put forward during the 30th Government Roundtable with the Greek Government — “Progress in an Age of Turbulence” — as part of the second day of the annual conference organized by…
Greece breaks FDI record in 2025 with $12.8B, surpassing Turkey and the Balkans
Greece hits a record $12.86B in foreign direct investment in 2025, outpacing Turkey and all Balkan nations, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report.
Economist’s 30th Government Roundtable: Europe’s competitiveness, migration & energy security take center stage on day two
There were many fascinating and thought-provoking contributions during the 30th Round Table Discussion with the Greek Government, titled “Progress in an Age of Turbulence,” as part of the 2nd day of the annual Economist conference….
Tax Returns 2026: 900,000 Pending Filings Push Deadline Extension to July 22
Greece eyes a July 22 tax return deadline extension as 900,000 filings remain pending and accounting firms sound the alarm over mounting pressure.