Greece saves €2.6bn in interest through early debt repayment
Greece’s Finance Minister says early repayment of €12.8bn in debt will save €2.6bn in interest over seven years and boost fiscal space.
Economy
Chios Wildfire Relief: €509,643 paid out to 59 businesses affected by 2025 fires
Greece completes €509,643 wildfire relief payments to 59 Chios businesses hit by the devastating summer 2025 fires under a special government support scheme.
Greece Among Top Destination Wedding Hotspots, Generating €2.5B Annually
Greece is a top destination wedding hotspot, generating up to €2.5 billion annually and enchanting couples with its sun, sea, and timeless charm.
Patmos tourism booms: record occupancy, Madonna visit & luxury investment surge
Patmos is thriving this summer with record-high occupancy, Madonna’s high-profile visit, and a surge in luxury tourism investment driving global attention.
Greece inflation hits 2.7% in July as Eurozone rises to 2.9%
Greece’s inflation held at 2.7% in July while the Eurozone edged up to 2.9%, as price pressures persist unevenly across EU member states.
Greece saves €2.6bn through early debt repayment, finance ministry says
Greece’s Finance Ministry says early debt repayments totalling €12.84bn will save taxpayers at least €2.6bn over seven years in interest costs.
Student housing costs in Rethymno: The rent battle facing first-year students
Student rents in Rethymno are soaring — with decent apartments starting at €350–€400/month. Here’s what first-year students are really facing.
Brent crude oil surges past $91 as US-Iran talks collapse
Brent crude surges past $91 a barrel as US-Iran peace talks collapse, stoking fears of Middle East supply disruptions and rattling global oil markets.
Climate Crisis Sends the Bill to European Governments: How Greece Is Affected
Climate disasters are costing Europe billions. As wildfires and floods intensify, governments face a growing fiscal crisis — and Greece is on the front line.
Greek tax authority busts tourist boats in Santorini: violations found on nearly half
Greek tax authorities found violations on 12 of 26 tourist boats inspected in Santorini, issuing €43,000 in fines in a surprise crackdown operation.
Greece Short-Term Rentals: Prices Up 12.8%, Occupancy Hits 71.3%
Greece’s short-term rental market surged in July with prices up 12.8% and occupancy reaching 71.3%, outperforming the European average.
Workplace complaints surge 43% in 2025, violations reach 23%
Workplace violence and harassment complaints in Greece jumped 43% in 2025, with violation rates reaching 23% in key sectors, new Labour Inspectorate data reveals.