Tsapalos: Every last euro of surplus for citizen support
Greek Finance Ministry spokesman pledges to use every euro of fiscal surplus for citizen support measures amid ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges.
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Anna Efthymiou: “No possibility of widow pension cuts” (Video)
Greek Deputy Minister Anna Efthymiou guarantees no cuts to widow pensions despite Council of State decision, emphasizing government’s commitment to protecting benefits.
“Investing in change”: Crete’s transformation plan at major conference
Major conference reveals Crete’s transformation into a strategic Mediterranean hub with infrastructure projects, energy investments, and tourism development.
Pierrakakis heads to Cyprus for Eurogroup and informal ECOFIN: Housing crisis and Middle East impact in focus
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis leads key EU economic talks in Cyprus, focusing on Europe’s housing crisis and Middle East energy impact on eurozone stability.
Market Supervision Authority fines Jacobs and Pepsico over €500,000
Greek market regulator fines Jacobs and Pepsico over €500,000 total for exceeding profit margin caps on coffee, cereals, chocolate and juice products.
Papathanasis: No plans for “My Home III” program or Recovery Fund extension
Greek Deputy Finance Minister Nikos Papathanasis confirms 100% absorption of EU Recovery Fund resources and rules out extension or new housing programs.
Pierrakakis tells Financial Times: Many Troika reforms were “absolutely necessary” for Greece’s current performance
Greece’s Finance Minister tells Financial Times that Troika reforms were essential for the country’s economic recovery and current strong performance.
Karagounis: No cuts to widow pensions, no retroactive demands
Greek Deputy Labor Minister assures no cuts to widow pensions affecting 200,000 beneficiaries, announces healthcare worker benefits expansion.
Greece brings housing crisis to Eurogroup: Spain, Croatia and Ireland models on the table
Greece leads Eurogroup housing crisis talks, examining Spain, Croatia & Ireland models while 794,000 Greek homes remain vacant despite rising rental costs.
Rural Foundation social tourism: Application deadline Monday May 25
Greece’s Rural Foundation extends social tourism program applications until May 25. Businesses can apply for 2026 vacation and cultural programs nationwide.
Greece in the spotlight of international media
Greece emerges as a European reform success story, capturing international media attention for its fiscal transformation and impressive economic recovery.
Fuel prices soar as unleaded gasoline nears €2.12 per liter
Fuel prices surge across the country with unleaded gasoline reaching €2.12/liter, approaching 2022 energy crisis levels as international oil hits $110/barrel.