Global fuel price surge: Which countries hit hardest by Middle East war
Middle East conflict drives global fuel prices up 20-50%, with Vietnam hit hardest. Asian economies scramble for energy security as oil transit routes face disruption.
Economy
Anti-inflation measures: 61 products with profit margin caps
Government announces profit margin caps on 61 essential products including food, fuel, and household items to combat inflation until June 30.
Pierrakakis: “Europe doesn’t have the luxury of time” – Action without national exceptions needed to face crisis
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis calls for urgent European action without national exceptions, warning “Europe doesn’t have the luxury of time” amid crisis.
April 2026 pensions: Payment dates announced – Complete schedule
Greece’s e-EFKA announces early payment dates for April 2026 pensions due to national holiday. Complete schedule for salaried and non-salaried workers revealed.
Tax returns: 3 key codes in form E1 bringing deductions and exemptions
New tax return codes offer significant deductions and exemptions for freelancers and young people up to 25, with the E1 form providing key savings opportunities.
€750 voucher: Application platform closes for employee training program
Limited time left to apply for Greece’s €750 training voucher for private sector employees. DYPA’s skills upgrading program closes applications soon.
Oil prices roller coaster: Drop after strategic reserves release news
Oil prices experience dramatic volatility amid Middle East tensions, dropping 17% below $80/barrel before recovering as strategic reserve releases are considered.
Child benefit application deadline expires today – Essential guide
Child benefit applications close today at 6 PM. Essential guide to requirements, application process, and key deadlines for Greece’s family support program.
DESFA: No natural gas supply issues, Vertical Corridor offers opportunity for Greece
Greece faces no natural gas supply issues from Middle East tensions, while the Vertical Corridor project offers major export opportunities for Eastern Europe.
Greece announces emergency anti-profiteering measures today
Greek government officials announce emergency measures to combat profiteering amid Middle East conflict concerns affecting energy and commodity prices.
Iran threatens oil export blockade through Strait of Hormuz
Iran threatens to block oil exports through Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tensions escalate, causing major disruptions to global energy markets.
Fuel prices surge due to Middle East war, refinery profit caps
Fuel prices surge as Middle East conflict drives gasoline up 18 cents and diesel up 35 cents, while refinery profit caps face implementation challenges.