Rents Out of Control: What Citizens Say About the Housing Crisis
Greek citizens sound off on the housing crisis as rents spiral out of control. A new survey reveals 92.5% view the situation as serious and most blame Airbnb and foreign buyers.
Economy
Greece child benefit: 30% increase could add up to €1,008 per year
Greece is weighing a 30% child benefit hike backed by an OECD study, potentially adding up to €1,008 per year for eligible families.
Parents and kids sit together free: Europe’s big airline rule change
Europe’s new airline rules ban family seating fees, mandate fare transparency, and protect passenger compensation rights starting now.
Greek retirees: 3+1 new benefits announced at Thessaloniki International Fair
Greece announces 4 new pension benefits at Thessaloniki Fair, including increases up to €400 for 1.75 million retirees starting October.
“Save Energy” Program: New deadline extended to November 2026
Greece extends its “Save Energy” home upgrade program deadline to November 2026, offering subsidies of up to 80% for thousands of eligible households.
Greece’s energy corridors strategy: sustainability and storage are national priorities
Greece’s energy minister outlines bold plans for energy corridors, storage investment, and regional cooperation at the Energy Corridors Summit 2026 in Athens.
Greece launches startup funding program with 30% overcommitment option
Greece’s “Start Entrepreneurially” program allows 30% budget overcommitment after 2,815 applications worth €62M were submitted by young entrepreneurs.
Greece’s €10.6bn Public Investment Budget 2027: Life After the Recovery Fund
Greece’s public investment budget drops to €10.6bn in 2027 as EU Recovery Fund ends. Here’s what replaces it and what it means for growth.
Greece’s “green gold” crisis: thousands of tons of olive oil unsold in cooperatives
Thousands of tons of Greek olive oil sit unsold in cooperative warehouses as demand stalls, prices fall below production costs, and producers demand urgent action.
Pierrakakis in Politico: EU spectrum auction coordination to boost investment and competitiveness
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis proposes redirecting EU spectrum auction revenues to fund strategic European investments and boost competitiveness.
Stournaras: Greek economy to outpace Eurozone growth — his inflation outlook
Bank of Greece Governor Stournaras forecasts above-Eurozone GDP growth through 2028 while warning of rising inflation and structural challenges ahead.
Athens’ Stadiou Street Renaissance: Hotels, Global Brands & Major Investments
Athens’ iconic Stadiou Street is undergoing a major revival with luxury brands, hotel conversions, and landmark investments reshaping the city center.