Greek pensions: 200,000 retirees to get increases in 2026
Greek government announces pension increases for 650,000 retirees starting 2026, with gradual abolition of personal difference over two years.
Economy
When employees will see income improvement: detailed changes from 2026
Greek PM announces major tax reforms starting 2026, including rental tax cuts and property tax reductions, with employees seeing income improvements from January.
Real estate: Mitsotakis opens door to further rental income tax cuts within 1-2 months
Greek PM hints at additional rental income tax cuts within 1-2 months, following recent reductions benefiting 150,000 property owners with new 25% tax rate.
TIF 2025: Mitsotakis announces Greece’s biggest tax reform
Greek PM Mitsotakis unveils historic tax reform at TIF 2025, cutting taxes for 4M taxpayers with €1.6B package targeting families and youth employment.
Greece-Cyprus-Israel cable project gets green light after key statements
Greece-Cyprus-Israel electrical interconnection project moves forward after key government statements support strategic cable construction despite regional tensions.
Theodorikakos at Economist summit: In 2-3 weeks the consumer will see a reduction in 1,000 product codes
Greek Development Minister announces price cuts on 1,000 products within 2-3 weeks following government agreement with supermarkets and food industries.
Siasos at Economist summit: Universities need collaboration with state and economy
University rector discusses collaboration between academia, government and business at major economic summit, highlighting AI integration in higher education.
Greece’s infrastructure revolution: Three key changes needed to accelerate major projects
Greek infrastructure leaders reveal three key reforms needed to accelerate major construction projects worth billions of euros at prestigious Economist summit.
Student housing allowance expanded: New eligibility rules for students living outside university cities
Greek student housing allowance eligibility expands to include students living in adjacent municipalities, not just university cities, following Ombudsman recommendations.
Greece reaffirms support for GSI cable project, calls on Cyprus to clarify position
Greece reaffirms commitment to Great Sea Interconnector project linking Greece-Cyprus-Israel, while calling on Cyprus to clarify its stance on the major energy initiative.
School supplies prices surge up to 54% despite government pledges
School supplies prices surge up to 54% in Greece despite government agreements with retailers, consumer union president reveals on radio interview.
Digital work card expansion planned after overtime surge
Greek labor ministry plans to expand digital work card system to more businesses following record overtime surge of 80% in 2025, affecting 380,000 workers.