Greece pays off €5.29 billion early: Bailout debt chunk erased
Greece accelerates debt reduction by prepaying €5.29 billion in bailout loans, cutting debt by 2.2% of GDP and saving €150 million in interest costs.
Economy
Rent refund: Up to €800 for 1.18 million households in Greece
Greece introduces rent refund program offering up to €800 to 1.18 million households, with mandatory electronic payments starting 2026.
November 2025 pensions: Payment schedule and ATM availability
November 2025 pension payments continue with second wave available today. Complete schedule for salaried, non-salaried and supplementary pensions.
Heating allowance: Platform opens November, amounts up to €1,200
Greece launches heating allowance program for 1.2 million households. Platform opens November, payments up to €1,200 with €200M budget. Apply by December.
New winter electricity schedule from November 1st: Best times to run appliances
New winter electricity schedule starts November 1st with dual-zone tariffs. Learn the best times to run appliances and save on your energy bills.
Tax relief for retroactive payments: Ombudsman intervenes for fair taxation
Greek Ombudsman secures fairer taxation for retroactive salary and pension payments through court decisions, allowing yearly allocation instead of lump-sum taxation.
Greece household income rises 4.5% in 2024, statistics show
Greek household income increased 4.5% to €158.6 billion in 2024 despite negative savings rate, while trade deficit widened to €13.1 billion, ELSTAT reports.
How much olive oil does a family consume yearly and what will it cost in 2025?
Greek families consume 60-80 liters of olive oil yearly. With 2025 prices dropping 20-30% from 2024’s historic highs, discover what your family’s “liquid gold” will cost.
November 2025 pensions: Payment dates for all funds – Changes due to October 28th holiday
November 2025 pension payment dates revealed for all Greek funds. Schedule changes due to October 28th national holiday affecting 1.7 million beneficiaries.
Asset Declaration Deadline: One Week Left for Submissions
Greek officials have just one week left to submit mandatory asset declarations. The 2025 filing deadline is October 31st with new penalties for late submissions.
€250 pension bonus for retirees: automatic November payment
Automatic €250 pension bonus payment for 1.1 million Greek retirees starts November 10-20. Tax-free benefit for those 65+ with income under €14,000-26,000.
Greece cuts rental income tax: New conditions and tax brackets
Greece announces rental income tax cuts from 2026, benefiting 150,000 property owners with new progressive tax brackets, conditional on increased compliance.