Greece cracks down on undeclared Airbnb income: landlords and property managers under scrutiny
Greece’s tax authority targets undeclared Airbnb income, with cross-checks revealing 24,000+ violators and steep fines for non-compliance.
Economy
Greece rushes to pass new measures before Christmas with a surprise April package
Greece’s government rushes to pass new measures before Christmas, while planning a surprise €500M economic package for April ahead of the next elections.
Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel amid Middle East tensions
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as Middle East tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi pipeline attacks rattled global energy markets.
Greece raises property transfer tax to 15% to curb Golden Visa demand
Greece plans to raise property transfer tax from 3% to 15% for non-EU buyers, reshaping its Golden Visa program and foreign real estate investment landscape.
Greece’s “Piggy Bank for the Next Generation”: How it works, myths busted
Greece’s “Piggy Bank for the Next Generation” explained: state matching, graduated contributions, and up to €60,000 at adulthood.
El Niño Threatens Sugar Market: 260,000-Ton Deficit Forecast
El Niño is threatening global sugar supplies, with forecasts pointing to a 260,000-tonne deficit and raw sugar futures surging 30% this year.
Greece’s energy minister warns of heating oil relief measures
Greece’s energy minister signals government intervention if heating oil prices — up 60–65% year-on-year — fail to drop before winter.
6th Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit: Energy, the Vertical Corridor, and key figures
Top ministers and global experts gathered in Thessaloniki to debate energy security, EU integration, and Southeast Europe’s connectivity ahead of 2030.
Rent payments via bank: mandatory rule faces delays as MIDA registry stalls
Greece’s mandatory bank rent payment rule faces a new delay as the MIDA property registry struggles with technical issues ahead of its October 2026 deadline.
Greece’s “Piggy Bank for the Next Generation”: What do citizens think?
Greece’s new “Piggy Bank” scheme could save up to €93,173 per child — but can average families actually benefit? Citizens share their views.
Bloomberg: Billionaires Are Leaving Britain for Greece — Why Athens Is Becoming Europe’s New Wealth Hub
Billionaires and hedge fund giants are leaving Britain for Greece. Find out why Athens is rapidly becoming Europe’s hottest new wealth destination.
Fuel prices surge: Gasoline nears six-month high in Greece
Fuel prices in Greece are surging toward a six-month high, with gasoline topping €2.11/L and heating oil threatening households ahead of winter.