Short-term rentals: New Airbnb ban coming to five tourist areas
Greece prepares new Airbnb restrictions in five tourist hotspots as short-term rentals surge to 245,944 properties, forcing locals from their homes.
Economy
Greece launches targeted employment programs for 20,000 unemployed
Greece approves targeted employment programs for 20,000 jobseekers, focusing on youth, long-term unemployed, and women to combat rising unemployment rates.
Greek tax authority strengthens anti-tax evasion fight with AI tools
Greece’s tax authority unveils AI-powered tools to combat tax evasion, implementing machine learning and big data analysis for more effective audits.
Pensions: Backdated payments to 400,000 retirees within quarter
EFKA begins mass backdated pension payments to 400,000 Greek retirees who filed court appeals, with amounts reaching thousands of euros within three months.
Electronic invoicing becomes mandatory in Greece from February 2026
Greece mandates electronic invoicing for B2B transactions from February 2026, offering tax incentives for early adoption and promising reduced costs.
New Finance Ministry app reveals your exact salary increase
New digital app from Greece’s Finance Ministry shows citizens exact salary increases from upcoming tax cuts, with benefits starting January 2026.
Rent refund: How to secure up to €800 subsidy – Requirements
Nearly one million beneficiaries have until September 30th to secure up to €800 rent refund. Complete guide to eligibility, requirements, and calculations.
October pension payments arrive early in Greece – Payment schedule
October pension payments in Greece arrive early, with main and supplementary pensions paid by end of September. Check the complete payment schedule here.
Meat prices surge due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Meat prices in Greece set to rise significantly due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock, with beef increasing by €1 per kilo from October.
Airbnb explosion: Over 1 million short-term rental beds in Greece
Greece’s Airbnb market hits record high with over 1 million beds as government introduces new restrictions in popular tourist destinations from October 1st.
5+1 secrets for higher pensions: How not to lose up to €260 monthly
Discover how to maximize your pension benefits and avoid losing up to €260 monthly. Learn the critical mistakes that reduce retirement income in Greece.
Last chance for rent subsidy: What 950,000 beneficiaries need to know before the critical deadline
Nearly one million Greek citizens have days left to claim rent subsidies up to 800 euros. Deadline: September 30th for tax return code 081 completion.