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Economy
Property registry error could cost you your home in Greece
Greek property owners risk losing assets to the State due to registry errors. Over 500,000 properties face transfer unless corrections are made by deadline.
Greek government tackles overdue payments with new oversight
Greece establishes special committee to tackle chronic overdue government payments to private sector, promising transparency and public disclosure of non-compliant agencies.
“Device Switch for Businesses”: New subsidy program for energy efficiency upgrades – Who qualifies
New Greek business subsidy program offers up to 50% funding for energy-efficient equipment upgrades. Learn eligibility requirements and application process.
Greece rent subsidy payments: Up to €800 heading to accounts
Greece’s tax authority finalizes rent subsidy checks, preparing to credit up to €800 to 1.18 million households’ accounts by November 20.
November 2025 pensions: Payment dates by fund – Changes due to October 28th holiday
November 2025 pension payment dates announced with schedule changes due to October 28th holiday. Main and supplementary pensions now paid simultaneously.
Real estate market: How investor age changes Athenian Riviera map
Young investors under 40 are reshaping the Athenian Riviera real estate market, focusing on long-term capital appreciation over rental yields in luxury properties.
IRIS payment system changes from November 1: New rules and fines
Greece makes IRIS payment system mandatory for all businesses from November 1st. New rules include strict fines up to €20,000 for non-compliance and require POS integration.
Wills in Greece: What changes from November 1st with diathikes.gr platform
Greece launches electronic wills registry on November 1st. New diathikes.gr platform streamlines will publication and inheritance processes nationwide.
Heating allowance: Joint ministerial decree by end of October, first installment before Christmas
Greece announces heating allowance decree by October end, with €200M budget benefiting 1.2M households. First payment of up to €800 before Christmas.
Christmas dessert prices remain stable despite rising costs
Christmas dessert prices stay stable despite soaring energy costs and ingredient inflation affecting Greek confectionery industry nationwide.
End of Russian natural gas in EU: TurkStream pipeline provision
EU moves to end Russian gas imports with new TurkStream pipeline provisions. Greece’s energy minister calls for strict enforcement of REPowerEU regulation.