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.
Economy
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.
Greek public debt drops to €400.5 billion in Q1 2026
Greece’s public debt falls to €400.5 billion in Q1 2026, down from €406.5 billion, as the Public Debt Management Agency reports improved fiscal metrics.
Papathanasis: PASOK out of touch with reality as Recovery Fund reaches 100%
Greek Deputy Finance Minister Papathanasis defends government’s Recovery Fund implementation, claiming 100% completion of loan programs despite PASOK opposition criticism.
Greece pension payments June 2026 and OPEKA benefits schedule
Greece announces payment schedule for June 2026 pensions and May OPEKA benefits. Thousands of pensioners and beneficiaries to receive payments next week.
Pierrakakis on France24: Europe must create its own Silicon Valley
“Without production there is no European power”, stated the Minister of National Economy and Finance and President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, on France 24. Additionally, Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized that “we need investments in electrical…
55,000 ultimatum calls coming to tax debtors – Who faces account seizures
Greece’s tax authority prepares 55,000 ultimatum calls to debtors with overdue obligations. Non-compliant taxpayers face account seizures and asset auctions.
“Renovate 2026”: Platform opens for applications – What property owners need to know
Greece’s new “Renovate 2026” program offers up to €36,000 subsidies to property owners who renovate closed homes and return them to the rental market.
Chios-Kythira Pass 2026: Results are out – Check if you won vouchers
Greece launches Chios-Kythira Pass 2026 tourism voucher program. Results announced with 6,600 beneficiaries receiving up to €300 for island holidays.