ECB keeps interest rates unchanged at 2% – Lagarde: European economy shows resilience
ECB maintains 2% interest rates for fourth consecutive meeting as Christine Lagarde highlights European economic resilience amid global uncertainties.
Economy
New tax relief package for businesses: Changes to advance tax, professional fees and liquidity until 2027
Greece prepares comprehensive tax relief package for businesses through 2027, featuring advance tax cuts, professional fee abolition, and improved liquidity measures.
Heating allowance: First payment starts Tuesday December 23
Greece’s heating allowance first payment arrives December 23, ranging from €100-800, with higher amounts for colder regions. Tax-free benefit covers fuel purchases.
Tax lottery: How to win €100,000 before Christmas – Who participates
Greece’s annual tax lottery offers 12 winners €100,000 each before Christmas. Learn eligibility rules, how tickets multiply with electronic payments, and prize details.
Greece to unveil deal for Swiss franc loans crisis – Reuters
Greece announces out-of-court settlement for Swiss franc mortgage loans, offering 15-50% reductions to over 50,000 borrowers hit by currency crisis.
€4.9 billion support measures: Complete payment roadmap until spring 2027
Greece unveils €4.9 billion support package with detailed payment timeline through spring 2027, including tax cuts, pension increases, and minimum wage hikes.
Property tax refunds: Major money returns to accounts
Greek tax authority launches major refund process for property owners who overpaid taxes from 2014-2019 due to incorrect declarations.
Vehicle registration fees 2026: Payment methods and penalties
Learn how to pay vehicle registration fees 2026 before December 31 deadline. Avoid heavy penalties with digital payment methods and installment options.
“My Home II” social housing: 12,500 apartments by 2026
Greece launches massive housing program with 12,500 apartments by 2026 through “My Home II” and social housing initiatives targeting young people and civil servants.
Greek military families get discount shopping and higher pensions
Greece announces major military benefits: discount shopping for families, salary increases up to 24%, and higher pensions for Armed Forces personnel starting 2025.
Recovery Fund saves over €150 million through strategic contracts
Greece’s Recovery Fund strategic contracts unit saves over €150 million through competitive tenders, with plans to utilize all resources by 2026 deadline.
Salary increases of 12-30% coming to 19 sectors in 2026
Greece announces major salary increases of 12-30% across 19 sectors in 2026 through expanded collective bargaining agreements, significantly boosting low-income workers.