Greek Ministry of Labor: Payment schedule from e-EFKA and DYPA through August 28
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces over €2.48 billion in payments to 4.3 million beneficiaries via e-EFKA and DYPA through August 28, 2026.
Economy
Greece’s new renewable energy spatial plan: rules and limits to 2050
Greece’s new renewable energy spatial framework sets strict limits on solar and wind farms, balancing green growth with environmental protection through 2050.
‘Tourism for All’: Over 1 million applications filed — when is the draw?
Greece’s Tourism for All program received over 1.15 million applications. Here’s when the beneficiary draw is expected and what’s new this cycle.
Heating oil prices set to surge: Households brace for steep costs
Heating oil prices are expected to surge sharply this winter as Middle East tensions push Brent crude above $94 — households face a costly season ahead.
Influencers: How social media created a new profession — and how much they earn per post and story
Social media has created a booming new profession. Find out how much influencers earn per post and story — and why tax authorities are now watching closely.
€22 Million in Agricultural Subsidies Paid to 4,882 Greek Farmers
Greece’s AADE disburses €22M in de minimis agricultural subsidies to 4,882 farmers affected by weather damage and drought in 2025.
US $40 Trillion Debt: Europe’s Dilemma, Fears, and Fiscal Deficit Risks
US $40 trillion debt is no longer just America’s problem. Europe faces rising borrowing costs, fiscal pressure, and tough choices ahead of key elections.
Bank of Greece: Travel receipts up 14.8% in first half of 2026
Greece’s travel receipts surged 14.8% in H1 2026, reaching €8.8 billion, as inbound tourist arrivals rose 15.4%, Bank of Greece data shows.
Survivor pensions doubled for 8,500 public sector beneficiaries: Who qualifies and who is excluded
Greece doubles survivor pensions for 8,500 public sector beneficiaries starting August 28, restoring payments from 35% back to 70% of the deceased spouse’s pension.
Oil prices surge past $93 as US-Iran tensions escalate
Brent crude tops $93 as Trump launches aggressive economic war on Iran, threatening sanctions on any nation offering Tehran a lifeline.
EU Commission: “We’re on track to secure natural gas supply for winter”
The EU Commission says Europe is on track to secure winter gas supplies, with storage at 62% — despite a slower-than-usual filling pace.
Greece’s Marina Boom: Major Yachting Projects Reshaping Tourism
Greece’s marina sector is booming with €500M+ projects in Astakos, Alimos, and Crete, reshaping luxury yachting and coastal tourism investment.