ENFIA property tax clearances near completion: reductions, exemptions and key checks
Greek property owners face major ENFIA tax changes with 50% reductions for small settlements, insurance discounts, and complete exemptions for some categories.
Economy
Capital Tankers completes oversubscribed share offering ahead of Oslo listing
Capital Tankers raises $441M in oversubscribed Oslo share offering, with Marinakis retaining 73.7% stake ahead of March listing on Euronext Growth market.
Tightening grip on servicers: New oversight mechanism for borrower complaints
Greece introduces strict oversight for loan servicers amid rising borrower complaints about unfair practices and harassment in non-performing loan management.
Greek Bank Loans Surge 8% in 2026: Housing Loans Jump 15%
Greek banks report 8% loan growth in 2026, with mortgage loans surging 15% and total disbursements reaching €3 billion as credit expansion accelerates.
Child allowance applications open tomorrow on electronic platform
Greece’s child allowance electronic platform opens tomorrow for 2026 applications. Parents can apply through February 27 to March 11 using Taxisnet credentials.
New pension and tax bill: Lower taxes for farmers’ markets, pension changes and tax-free agricultural fuel
Greece introduces major tax and pension reforms including 30% tax cuts for farmers’ market vendors, direct fuel tax refunds for farmers, and pension adjustments
Greece cracks down on illegal gambling: €800k fines, 10-year prison
Greece introduces sweeping anti-gambling legislation with massive fines up to €800,000, 10-year prison sentences, and website blacklisting to combat illegal betting.
Greece cracks down on illegal gambling with 10-year prison terms
Greece introduces harsh penalties including 10-year prison sentences and €100,000 fines to combat illegal gambling operations worth €1.5 billion annually.
Airbnb owners face Feb 28 deadline for tax fixes or hefty fines
Airbnb owners face February 28 deadline to fix tax declarations or risk massive penalties up to 50% of gross income plus €5,000 minimum fines.
Greece emerges as major energy hub through Vertical Corridor
Greece becomes major energy hub through Vertical Corridor agreements with Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Ukraine, promising economic growth and energy independence.
Greek tourism hits record €23.6 billion revenue in 2025
Greek tourism achieves record-breaking €23.6 billion revenue in 2025, with 37.98 million visitors marking significant growth in Mediterranean travel industry.
Art investment soars: Painting jumps from €3,000 to €24,464 at Athens auction
Carlo Bossoli painting sells for €24,464 at Athens auction, nearly 8 times its estimate, signaling strong premium investor interest in the art market.