Eurogroup: Pierrakakis makes debut amid diplomatic crisis
Pierrakakis makes his Eurogroup debut amid US-Europe tensions over Greenland, with Bulgaria’s eurozone entry and Trump’s tariff threats dominating the agenda.
Economy
Food prices stay high through 2026: Why meat, coffee and chocolate costs won’t fall
Food inflation in the Eurozone remains elevated through 2026, driven by high prices for meat, coffee, and chocolate, despite ECB predictions of decline.
Greece unveils massive €2.6B housing package with 29 measures to tackle housing crisis
Greece announces massive €2.6B housing package with 29 measures targeting rent relief, tax cuts, and increased housing supply to tackle the country’s housing crisis.
EU and Mercosur sign historic free trade deal after 25 years
EU and Mercosur finalize historic free trade agreement in Paraguay after 25 years of negotiations, creating the largest trade deal in European Union history.
EU Commission proposes €375 billion housing solution plan
EU Commission unveils massive €375 billion housing policy framework with eight pillars and 25 measures to address Europe’s housing crisis through sustainable solutions.
Greece rental crisis: New housing stabilization framework proposed
Greece faces Europe’s worst housing crisis with 35.5% of income spent on housing costs. New study proposes radical rent control measures and housing reforms.
Natural gas prices surge over 25% due to cold weather
European natural gas prices surge over 25% in biggest rally in two years as cold weather drives up heating demand and traders scramble to cover positions.
Greece launches €100M program to employ 10,000 women through gov.gr
Greece launches major €100M employment program targeting 10,000 unemployed women through digital platform gov.gr with subsidies up to €1,004 monthly.
Greece raises 19 benefits in 2026 with retroactive payments
Greece announces major increases to 19 social benefits in 2026, with retroactive payments bringing relief to thousands of recipients nationwide.
“Sales are the last hope for liquidating inventory” – Athens Commercial Association president tells Parapolitika 90.1
Greek retail faces crisis as sales become last resort for inventory liquidation amid 15% revenue drop and 40% expense increase, warns Athens Commercial Association.
Separate tax returns 2025: Guide for electronic filing
Complete guide to filing separate tax returns in 2025: deadlines, requirements, and digital procedures for married couples seeking tax independence.
Metlen’s €296 million gallium production investment in Greece
Metlen secures €90M EIB funding for Europe’s first gallium facility in Greece, targeting 50 tons annual production by 2028 to reduce EU dependence on Chinese imports.