“Save – Enterprise” program extension: Platform open until February 13
Greece extends deadline for energy efficiency grants until February 13, 2026. Businesses can apply for funding to improve energy performance under EU recovery plan.
Economy
Chevron to sign Greece hydrocarbon exploration deals February 16
Greece and Chevron set to sign four major hydrocarbon exploration agreements on February 16 for maritime blocks near Crete and Peloponnese.
Tax returns: Which freelancers avoid presumptive income – The 5 conditions to be taxed as employees
Five key conditions allow freelance contractors to avoid presumptive taxation and be taxed as employees instead, securing significant tax deductions.
Property tax discount sparks surge in home insurance contracts
Greek property owners rush to secure home insurance contracts before Feb 16 deadline to lock in up to 20% property tax discount for natural disaster coverage.
Greece announces €1.2 billion in social benefits for 2026-2027
Greece plans €1.2 billion in social benefits for 2026-2027, including tax cuts, reduced social security contributions, and support for vulnerable households.
Stournaras tells Bloomberg: “Euro appreciation won’t change ECB monetary policy direction”
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras tells Bloomberg that ECB monetary policy won’t shift despite euro appreciation against the dollar.
Prison up to 10 years and heavy fines for illegal gambling
Greece introduces strict new laws against illegal gambling with prison sentences up to 10 years and fines reaching €100,000 to combat the €1.5 billion underground market.
BOAK: AKTOR joins with 36%, Metlen takes 24% stake
Major Greek infrastructure deal: AKTOR takes 36% stake in €2bn Northern Road Axis of Crete project, while Metlen acquires 24% share in Europe’s largest highway.
Pierrakakis: “We save €800 million annually from 2029” with early debt repayments
Greek Finance Minister reveals early debt repayment will save €800 million annually from 2029, ensuring current generation won’t burden the next with bailout debt.
ECB keeps interest rates unchanged at 2% for fifth consecutive time
ECB maintains 2% interest rates for fifth straight meeting as officials assess eurozone economic impact amid declining inflation and cautious growth outlook.
AKTOR Group unveils new organizational structure and vertical business model
AKTOR Group announces major organizational restructuring with vertical business model integration to accelerate growth and create shareholder value.
Everything changes in property transfers: 4 interventions for express contracts
Government announces four major reforms for express property transfers, streamlining transactions and reducing bureaucracy through digital integration.