Greece inflation drops to 1.6% in October 2025, Eurostat reports
Greece’s inflation rate dropped to 1.6% in October 2025, down from 1.8% in September, marking significant improvement from last year’s 3.1% rate.
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Spiti Mou 2: Official expansion brings more beneficiaries to Greece’s housing program
Greece officially expands My Home II housing program with higher income limits and extended deadline, helping more young people and families buy their first home.
Paschal Donohoe resigns as Ireland’s finance minister to become World Bank CEO
Irish finance minister Paschal Donohoe resigns from government and Eurogroup presidency to become CEO of the World Bank in Washington.
Evangelos Marinakis Calls for Urgent Action on “Dark Fleet” Threat at Hong Kong Maritime Week
In a wide-ranging interview with Nicholas Bornozis at the Capital Link Forum during Hong Kong Maritime Week, Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis, Chairman and Founder of Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. warned of the growing environmental…
IRIS payments in stores: How transactions will work from December 1
Greece introduces mandatory IRIS payments in retail stores from December 1, 2025, revolutionizing electronic transactions and enhancing tax transparency nationwide.
Women’s entrepreneurship: Breaking the career-family puzzle
President of Hellenic Association of Women Entrepreneurs reveals how new generation women are breaking barriers and redefining the career-family balance puzzle.
Souvlaki becomes luxury food: Wraps reach €5 as prices soar
Greece’s beloved souvlaki becomes luxury food as wraps hit €5, forcing families to spend over €40 for dining out amid soaring inflation costs.
Emergency support for farmers who lost animals due to smallpox
Greek PM announces emergency financial support for livestock farmers affected by sheep and goat smallpox outbreak that has killed over 400,000 animals since August.
OPEKEPE begins 2024 organic farming payments to beneficiaries
OPEKEPE begins 2024 organic farming payments, disbursing over 14.6 million euros to 26,350 Greek farmers after completing required application controls.
Bakeries in crisis: Bread prices double as costs soar nationwide
Bread prices have doubled since 2020 as Greek bakeries face unprecedented energy costs, forcing 1,500 closures nationwide in three years.
Greek giants lead Ukraine energy transformation in major US deal
Greek energy giants AKTOR, DEPA, and GEK TERNA secure major deals in Ukraine, positioning Greece as key hub for US LNG supplies to Europe in historic agreements.
“My Home II” program extended until May 31, 2026
Greece extends “My Home II” housing program until May 31, 2026, with 1.3 billion euros secured by over 11,000 participants for home purchases nationwide.