Child benefit A21: When is the third installment paid – What beneficiaries need to know
Greek child benefit A21 platform temporarily offline for third installment processing. Get complete 2025 payment schedule and application requirements.
Economy
Greek banks maintain high profitability despite slower growth
Greek banks maintain strong profitability in Q2 2025 despite ECB rate cuts impacting interest income, with credit expansion continuing as key growth driver.
Airbnb rentals surge 20.6% in Greece while occupancy rates decline
Greek short-term rentals increased 20.6% in 2024 to 2.31 million declarations, but occupancy rates are falling as average rental duration drops to 3.5 days.
ECB: Analysts predict two new interest rate cuts by December
Deutsche Bank analysts predict ECB will cut interest rates twice more by December 2024, though July meeting unlikely to see changes as central bank takes pause.
Israeli investors target Greek real estate market amid Middle East tensions
Israeli investors flood Greek real estate market seeking Golden Visa opportunities amid Middle East tensions, focusing on Athens and alternative residence options.
Corriere della Sera: Why Greece and Portugal outperform Italy, Germany and France economically
Major Italian newspaper analyzes why former “weak links” Greece and Portugal now outperform economic powerhouses Italy, Germany and France in growth and debt management.
Greek Parliament votes Thursday on banking fee reforms
Greek Parliament to vote Thursday on major banking fee reforms that will eliminate ATM charges and reduce banking costs for consumers across the country.
“Spiti mou 3” program launches with €1 billion and 10,000 homes
Greece launches €1 billion “My Home 3” housing program targeting 10,000 new homes with Recovery Fund support and bank participation for young families.
Tax returns deadline expires tonight – Payment dates and options
Tax return deadline expires tonight at midnight. Taxpayers with debit notices must pay additional income tax by July 31st with various payment options available.
Cruise passenger tax takes effect today – Fees by destination
Greece implements new cruise passenger tax starting today: 20 euros for Mykonos and Santorini, 5 euros for other ports. Expected to generate over 50 million euros annually.
Back payments up to €3,500 for 395,000 Greek pensioners
Greek pensioners to receive back payments up to €3,500 with interest following court victories over pension cuts and calculation errors in fast-track procedures.
Tax penalty reduction up to 50%: New opportunity for taxpayers
Greek tax authority offers up to 50% penalty reductions for taxpayers accepting audit results immediately, streamlining collection and reducing court disputes.