Greece’s crisis debt: still paying until 2070 — what’s owed and what lies ahead
Greece won’t finish repaying its crisis-era bailout loans until 2070. Here’s a breakdown of what’s still owed and the latest growth forecasts.
Economy
End of the Katrougalos Law on Lump-Sum Payouts: Who Gets More Money
Greece scraps the Katrougalos Law on lump-sum retirement payouts from 2027. Find out who benefits and how much more retirees will receive.
Greece’s €3 fee on small parcels: Early signs positive, EU action next
Greece’s €3 small parcel fee shows early promise as ESEE reports a slowdown in imports, calling on the EU to accelerate its own e-commerce reforms.
Student Housing in Athens: Studio Rental Prices by Neighborhood 2026
Athens student housing costs surge in 2026 — discover average studio and one-bedroom rental prices across the city’s most popular university neighborhoods.
ELGA pays €13.8M in compensation to 9,634 farmers for 2025 crop losses
ELGA distributes €13.8M to 9,634 Greek farmers for 2025 crop and livestock losses, with payments processed via the Bank of Greece.
Summer Sales 2026: Launching July 13 — Which Sunday will stores be open?
Greece’s 2026 summer sales begin July 13 and run through August 31. Here’s what shoppers and retailers need to know before the season starts.
Greece tops European hotel investment at 43%, beating Italy
Greece captures 43% of European hotel investment preferences, surpassing Italy at 29%, as institutional investors target premium Greek hospitality assets.
€140M in grants for businesses in Greece’s Just Transition regions
Greece launches €140M in business grants for Just Transition regions, with subsidies of up to 70% for small enterprises in Western Macedonia and the Peloponnese.
Vertical Corridor gains momentum as Atlantic SEE joins capacity auction
Atlantic SEE LNG Trade joins the Vertical Corridor capacity auction, securing 4.7 TWh annually and signaling growing momentum for European gas diversification.
Seized properties: AADE decision to unblock thousands of sales
Greece’s AADE is set to issue a landmark decision allowing seized properties to be sold, with 25% of proceeds going directly to settle tax debts.
IRIS Payments goes European: How the new cross-border service works
Greece’s Iris Payments joins the EuroPA network, enabling instant cross-border transfers across 5 countries for 57 million Europeans — no IBAN needed.
Greek Pension Lump Sum Payments: Major Reform Coming in 2027
Greece plans a major pension lump sum overhaul from 2027, replacing the unfair dual-calculation system to boost payments for thousands of workers.