Greece unveils 30 permanent benefits for 2025-2026: salaries, pensions, rent and taxes
Greece implements 30 permanent financial benefits worth over €2 billion in 2025, covering salary increases, pension reforms, tax cuts and rental support.
Economy
Electronic receipts: Last chance to avoid 22% extra tax penalty
Greek taxpayers have until December 31st to avoid a 22% tax penalty by meeting electronic receipt requirements for 30% of their annual income.
Gold breaks $4,500 barrier for first time amid geopolitical tensions
Gold hits historic $4,500+ milestone driven by US-Venezuela tensions and Fed rate cut expectations, marking a stunning 70% surge this year.
Maternity benefit retroactive payments – These mothers qualify
New maternity benefit changes allow thousands of women to qualify by combining insurance days from different funds, with retroactive payments available.
Greece freezes €10 billion in unpaid tax debts – New regulations
Greece’s tax authority freezes €10 billion in unpaid debts that will likely never be collected, implementing new regulations for handling uncollectable obligations.
When will the second heating allowance payment arrive
Greece’s heating allowance second payment scheduled for May 2026. Find out when beneficiaries will receive funds and eligibility requirements.
Bank of Greece: Tax measures catalysts for growth, warns on demographics
Bank of Greece reports tax cuts from 2026 will boost Greek economy growth but warns demographic crisis requires broader structural reforms beyond fiscal measures.
Triple rent rebate in 2026: Who qualifies and when payments arrive
Greece announces triple rent rebates for 2026, benefiting 50,000 healthcare workers and educators with multiple payments throughout the year to combat housing costs.
Property tax cuts in Greece: Who benefits from rent and real estate tax reductions
Greece introduces major property tax reforms from 2026, cutting ENFIA by 50% for rural homeowners and reducing rental income taxes for over 1.5 million property owners.
Christmas heating allowance: First payments before the holidays
Over 1 million Greek households receive Christmas heating allowance payments. Find out payment dates, amounts, and eligibility for winter fuel subsidies.
Digital Tax Controls Slash Greece’s VAT Gap by €7 Billion
Greece’s digital tax revolution: POS systems, IRIS payments, and myDATA have slashed the VAT gap by €7 billion, ending decades of tax evasion in key sectors.
New Trump LNG deals: Strategic alliance and key roles of Exarchou
Trump administration strengthens US-Greece energy alliance with new LNG deals. AKTOR Group CEO Exarchou leads strategic negotiations for gas infrastructure expansion.