Student housing allowance: Second chance for late applications
Greece’s Ministry of Education reopens student housing allowance applications for three days, giving students a second chance to apply for financial support.
Economy
Pierrakakis: We want young people to create, work and live in Greece
Greek Finance Minister announces major tax cuts for young workers under 30, eliminating taxes on income up to €20,000 to encourage youth to stay in Greece.
Military and police salary increases: New pay scale brings raises up to €276 monthly
Greek military and security forces receive major salary increases from €63-276 monthly starting October, with total compensation rising 13-20% annually.
Tax cuts 2026: Who benefits and how much – Complete examples
Greek workers and families will see significant salary increases from January 2026 due to major tax cuts, with benefits reaching up to €370 monthly for higher earners.
Greek retirees see quadruple pension boost with increases up to €1,200
Greek retirees will benefit from four major pension reforms in 2026, including increases up to €1,200 annually and the abolition of personal difference restrictions.
Branded diamonds become the new “blue chip” investments
War and sanctions reshape diamond markets as luxury brands become premier investment choices. Hong Kong auction features Bulgari, Cartier pieces worth millions.
Greece posts €8.7bn surplus in 8 months as tax revenue hits €46.7bn
Greece achieves €8.7 billion budget surplus in eight months, driven by strong tax revenue performance of €46.7 billion, significantly exceeding targets.
New era for green taxes: Government advances tax reform
Greece’s Finance Ministry launches comprehensive green tax reform, aiming to balance economic sustainability with environmental goals by 2030.
Greece mandates bank payments for all rent from 2026: New rules
Greece introduces mandatory bank payments for all property rentals from 2026. New law affects both landlords and tenants with specific compliance requirements.
“War” over Greek marinas: What’s behind the mammoth investments
Greek marina developments spark fierce battles between investors, government, and local communities over luxury tourism projects worth millions.
Large families: Four key tax relief measures unveiled
Greece unveils comprehensive tax relief package for large families, including zero tax rates for families with 4+ children and significant reductions in tax burdens.
Hydrocarbons: New chapter in Crete through Chevron, potential 200 billion cubic meters in the Ionian
Major breakthrough in Greek energy sector as Chevron partners with Helleniq Energy for hydrocarbon exploration, with potential 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas.