Greeks’ favorite drinks during the festive holiday season
Greeks show strong preference for whiskey and vodka during festive season, while early drinking trends favor lower alcohol cocktails and wine consumption.
Economy
Estee Lauder, Oprah Winfrey and Klimt create art history with $236M record-breaking sale
Gustav Klimt’s portrait breaks art market records with $236.4M sale, driven by Estee Lauder family and Oprah Winfrey’s strategic investments over decades.
Tax obligations expiring December 31: Final deadline for 2026 vehicle registration fees
Critical tax deadlines expire today: Final hours to pay 2026 vehicle registration fees and settle key obligations before penalties activate January 1st.
Art market: Frida Kahlo investor nets $55 million profit
Frida Kahlo painting sells for record $54.7 million at Sotheby’s auction, generating massive $55 million profit for investor who bought it 45 years ago.
Greece tax office digital services go offline for New Year
Greece’s tax authority announces digital service shutdown for New Year, with most platforms offline until January 2, 2026.
OPEKEPE dissolves January 1: Integration into AADE announced
Greece’s OPECEPE agricultural payment agency merges with tax authority AADE on January 1, 2026, creating unified subsidy control system for EU funds.
Pierrakakis makes Eurogroup debut as new president – Key agenda revealed
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis prepares for his first Eurogroup meeting as president, unveiling ambitious plans for eurozone economic governance.
DYPA parental leave allowance: Who gets money equal to minimum wage
DYPA offers parental leave allowance equal to minimum wage for working parents. Learn eligibility requirements, payment duration, and special benefits.
Retirees 2026: Who eliminates personal difference and who loses
Major pension changes in 2026 will benefit 55,000 Greek retirees by eliminating personal difference deductions, while new retirees face disadvantages.
Apollo Program: Cuts electricity costs for thousands of vulnerable households and municipalities
Greece’s Apollo Program launches to cut electricity bills for vulnerable households through 600 MW renewable energy projects, targeting social tariff beneficiaries.
Vehicle tax 2026 deadline expires – Heavy fines for non-payment
Greek vehicle tax 2026 deadline approaches December 31, 2025. Heavy penalties await late payers with fines up to 100% of original amount starting March 2026.
Gold plunges 4.5% as precious metals face heavy selling pressure
Gold prices plunge 4.5% as investors take profits after historic highs, with silver, platinum, and palladium facing even steeper declines in volatile trading.