Greece tax office digital services go offline for New Year
Greece’s tax authority announces digital service shutdown for New Year, with most platforms offline until January 2, 2026.
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OPEKEPE dissolves January 1: Integration into AADE announced
Greece’s OPECEPE agricultural payment agency merges with tax authority AADE on January 1, 2026, creating unified subsidy control system for EU funds.
Pierrakakis makes Eurogroup debut as new president – Key agenda revealed
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis prepares for his first Eurogroup meeting as president, unveiling ambitious plans for eurozone economic governance.
DYPA parental leave allowance: Who gets money equal to minimum wage
DYPA offers parental leave allowance equal to minimum wage for working parents. Learn eligibility requirements, payment duration, and special benefits.
Retirees 2026: Who eliminates personal difference and who loses
Major pension changes in 2026 will benefit 55,000 Greek retirees by eliminating personal difference deductions, while new retirees face disadvantages.
Apollo Program: Cuts electricity costs for thousands of vulnerable households and municipalities
Greece’s Apollo Program launches to cut electricity bills for vulnerable households through 600 MW renewable energy projects, targeting social tariff beneficiaries.
Vehicle tax 2026 deadline expires – Heavy fines for non-payment
Greek vehicle tax 2026 deadline approaches December 31, 2025. Heavy penalties await late payers with fines up to 100% of original amount starting March 2026.
Gold plunges 4.5% as precious metals face heavy selling pressure
Gold prices plunge 4.5% as investors take profits after historic highs, with silver, platinum, and palladium facing even steeper declines in volatile trading.
Greece unveils 30 permanent benefits for 2025-2026: salaries, pensions, rent and taxes
Greece implements 30 permanent financial benefits worth over €2 billion in 2025, covering salary increases, pension reforms, tax cuts and rental support.
Electronic receipts: Last chance to avoid 22% extra tax penalty
Greek taxpayers have until December 31st to avoid a 22% tax penalty by meeting electronic receipt requirements for 30% of their annual income.
Gold breaks $4,500 barrier for first time amid geopolitical tensions
Gold hits historic $4,500+ milestone driven by US-Venezuela tensions and Fed rate cut expectations, marking a stunning 70% surge this year.
Maternity benefit retroactive payments – These mothers qualify
New maternity benefit changes allow thousands of women to qualify by combining insurance days from different funds, with retroactive payments available.