Meat, milk and feta prices soar due to livestock disease outbreak
Disease outbreak in sheep and goats drives meat prices up 20% and threatens major dairy price hikes across Greece’s food market.
Economy
Housing crisis: Property prices rise again as Airbnb permits face new restrictions
Greek property prices surge 7.3% as government extends Airbnb permit bans to five more regions including Thessaloniki, Santorini amid deepening housing crisis.
Monthly VAT returns become mandatory for more businesses from October 1
Greece expands mandatory monthly VAT returns to more businesses from October 1st as part of efforts to enhance tax transparency and reduce evasion.
Pierrakakis announces digital platform to track tax relief benefits
Greece’s Finance Minister announces digital platform allowing citizens to track benefits from new tax relief measures, launching within 15 days.
Property prices soar for older homes in Greece as buyers shift focus
Greek property prices surge 7.3% in Q2 2025, with older homes outpacing new builds as buyers shift focus to more affordable housing options over five years old.
Payment schedule e-EFKA and DYPA: September 22-26 disbursements
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces €1.26 billion in payments to 2.5 million beneficiaries through e-EFKA pensions and DYPA employment benefits from September 22-26.
Lamda: New homes coming to Hellinikon with secured revenue of €1.77bn
Lamda Development secures €1.77bn in contracts for Hellinikon Phase I, with 93% of Little Athens homes sold and new residential units launching by 2026.
Coffee prices hit 45-year high as Greece considers tax cuts
Coffee prices in Greece soar 18.5% to 45-year highs as global supply crisis hits consumers hard. Government considers tax cuts to ease burden on coffee lovers.
Vehicle road tax 2026: Unchanged rates with strict penalties
Vehicle road tax 2026 remains unchanged but strict penalties apply for late payments. Payment deadline December 31, 2025 with graduated fines up to 100%.
Agricultural widow pensions face cuts under Katrougalos Law reforms
Greek Ministry of Labor tackles widow pension cuts under Katrougalos Law, affecting thousands of farmers and professionals with potential solutions under review.
Seasonal allowance: How many stamps needed – Complete guide by sector
Complete guide to seasonal allowance requirements in Greece. Find out how many insurance stamps you need by sector and secure €687-€1,375 in benefits by Nov 30, 2025.
Sheep and goat pox outbreak drives feta cheese prices to €17 per kilo
Sheep and goat pox outbreak devastates Greek livestock, driving feta cheese prices to unprecedented €17 per kilo as over 250,000 animals die.