Greece’s housing crisis: 5 key proposals to unlock thousands of vacant homes
Greece’s Parliamentary Budget Office outlines 5 bold proposals to unlock vacant homes and ease the country’s deepening housing and rental crisis.
Economy
Greek real estate market slows in April while parental property transfers surge
Greece’s real estate market slowed in April with a 10.86% drop in transfer tax, while parental property transfers surged 11.3% and AADE audits 4,820 cases.
Greece’s Superfund Rebrands as National Development Fund: Pierrakakis’ Investment Plan
Greece rebrands its Superfund as the National Development Fund, signaling a strategic shift toward investment-led growth and high-value sectors.
Pufferfish subsidies: When they start and which areas get priority
Greece launches pufferfish fishing subsidies exceeding €5/kg, prioritizing Crete and the Dodecanese as the invasive species spreads across the Mediterranean.
IRIS payments: when a simple transfer triggers a tax audit
Greece’s IRIS instant payment system is booming — but certain transfers can attract tax scrutiny. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.
Temu & Shein shoppers face new EU fee starting July 1, 2026
The EU’s new €3 customs fee on Temu and Shein orders takes effect July 1, 2026 — here’s how much more you’ll pay.
8+1 new support measures for vulnerable households, workers & retirees
Greece rolls out 8+1 support measures for households, workers & retirees from June to November, including cash bonuses, debt relief & tax breaks.
Greece to subsidize fishermen for catching toxic pufferfish
Greece plans to offer fishermen subsidies above €4.73/kg to boost pufferfish catches and control the toxic invasive species spreading across Greek waters.
Greece to Attract €1 Billion in Investments Over Next Three Years via Innovation Fund
Greece’s Deputy PM Hatzidakis unveils a €1 billion investment plan through the Innovation Fund, targeting digital infrastructure and long-term economic growth.
Greek real estate: Who’s buying and how much are they spending?
Americans lead foreign buyers in Greece’s property market, spending an average of €358K, as prices rise 7.9% in Q1 2026.
Νικόλαος Παπαγεωργίου για τις τιμές των καυσίμων: “Έχουμε μια επιβάρυνση από 6 έως 14 λεπτά το λίτρο στην αμόλυβδη, το πετρέλαιο παραμένει κοντά στα 80 δολάρια”
Ελαφρώς ανοδική τάση καταγράφεται το τελευταίο διάστημα στις τιμές της βενζίνης και του πετρελαίου, σύμφωνα με όσα ανέφερε το πρωί της Δευτέρας (22/06) ο πρόεδρος Συνδέσμου Αττικής Πρατηριούχων Εμπόρων Καυσίμων, Νικόλαος Παπαγεωργίου. Σε συνέντευξή του…
Eurostat: Greece achieves second-largest diesel price drop in the EU
Greece recorded the EU’s second-largest diesel price drop between April and May, according to Eurostat, outperforming most member states amid the global energy crisis.