Greek pensioners: landmark court case could cut retirement levy by 50%
A landmark Greek court case on October 7, 2026 could slash pension deductions by up to 50% for 440,000 retirees — here’s what’s at stake.
Economy
Greece’s squatted public land buyback scheme falls flat: only 1 in 8 respond
Greece’s public land buyback scheme attracts fewer than 1 in 8 encroachers despite 80% discounts and interest-free payments ahead of the 2026 deadline.
Vertical Corridor: Serbia and North Macedonia join the energy game — Alexandroupolis takes center stage
Serbia and North Macedonia are set to join the Vertical Gas Corridor Initiative, boosting Alexandroupolis’s role as Europe’s key LNG energy gateway.
Greek businesses demand tax bonuses for clean tax records ahead of Thessaloniki Summit
Greek market associations push for tax bonuses rewarding compliant businesses ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair, with proposals covering lower taxes and faster refunds.
Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit 2025: Greece’s Road to 2030
Greece’s path to 2030 takes center stage at the 6th Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit, exploring energy, connectivity, and growth across Southeastern Europe.
Greece price cuts: Market authority rejects pre-initiative price hike claims
Greece’s market watchdog pushes back against claims that branded goods prices were artificially inflated before the national price-cutting initiative launched.
Oil prices surge past $94 as US strikes Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surge past $94 a barrel after a US airstrike near the Strait of Hormuz sparks fears of major global supply disruptions.
Greek Tax Authority Auctions 43 Properties for Tax Debt Across Greece
Greece’s tax authority auctions 43 properties from major debtors across Mykonos, Attica & Halkidiki, with starting bids from €1,000 to €1.247M.
Thessaloniki Trade Fair 2026: Mitsotakis unveils major SME tax relief package
Greece’s PM unveils a sweeping SME support package at TIF 2026, including tax cuts, low-interest loans, and a new compliance reward system.
Greece Fuel Prices: Discounts Welcome but Rising Markets Raise Concerns
Greece extends fuel subsidies as prices climb — POPEK president warns of further rises driven by surging international oil markets.
Euronext Athens: On track for sixth consecutive positive year — 229% gains since 2021
The Athens Stock Exchange eyes a sixth straight positive year with 229% gains since 2021 and market capitalisation soaring by €140 billion.
8 major pension reforms: €700/month and €100,000 lump sum on the way
Greece’s new pension bill introduces 8 major reforms, offering supplementary pensions up to €700/month and lump sum payouts of up to €100,000.