Greek Citizens Report Over 267,000 Tax Evasion Cases Through Digital Platforms
Greek citizens report over 267,000 tax evasion cases through digital platforms, with new scoring system prioritizing most serious violations for immediate audit.
Economy
OPEKA: Early payments for 17 benefits scheduled for August
Greek welfare organization OPEKA accelerates August benefit payments, providing early access to 17 social support programs starting Thursday, August 28.
Public sector salary increases: New 35-40 euro monthly boosts from April 2026
Greek public sector employees set for new salary increases of 35-40 euros monthly from April 2026, with starting wages reaching 950 euros by 2027.
Greeks choose overseas holidays: Top destinations and spending habits
Greeks increasingly travel abroad with record spending in 2024, shifting from Balkan destinations to higher-cost Central and Northern European countries.
Greek unemployment drops 6.2% in July: 795,588 registered jobseekers
Greece reports 795,588 registered unemployed in July 2025, marking a significant 6.2% decrease compared to the same period last year, signaling economic recovery.
Alexandros Exarchou: Romania is a strategic partner for AKTOR Group
AKTOR Group’s CEO reveals ambitious expansion plans for Romania, targeting €3.7 billion in projects by 2030 as the construction giant positions itself as a strategic partner.
Athens court halts dismissals of workers over 65 in DYPA programs
Athens court issues landmark ruling protecting workers aged 65-74 in DYPA employment programs from dismissals, allowing them to complete retirement contributions.
Tax Authority cracks down on inflated VAT refunds worth €2 billion
Greek Tax Authority launches major crackdown on suspicious VAT refund claims, targeting €2 billion in additional revenue through systematic audits and anti-fraud measures.
Greek finance ministry announces tax cuts and housing measures
Greece announces €1.5 billion economic reform package targeting middle-class households earning €20,000-50,000, featuring permanent tax cuts and housing measures.
Greek tax authority cracks down on tourist destinations with over 100 violations in one week
Greek tax inspectors crack down on tourist businesses with over 100 violations discovered in popular destinations during August sweep operations.
Greek banks hit liquidity peak as deposits surge past €200bn
Greek banks reach peak liquidity with deposits soaring to 15-year highs above €200bn. Strong capital reserves enable growth and shareholder distributions.
Rising inflation “gallops ahead” as experts warn of further price hikes this fall
Greek consumers face mounting inflation pressure as fruit prices surge 19.3% year-over-year, with experts warning of further price hikes this fall across food sectors.