Athens real estate trends: luxury homes surge, building regulations impact
Athens housing market enters maturity phase with restrained price growth. Four key investment trends emerge, including luxury homes surge and green properties shift.
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US gas prices top $4 per gallon for first time since 2022
US gas prices exceed $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022, driven by Middle East conflict and Iran tensions affecting American drivers nationwide.
Exarchou: Vertical Corridor will ensure EU’s energy autonomy
Greek energy executive warns Europe lacks strategic consistency in energy policy, emphasizes Vertical Corridor’s crucial role in EU energy independence.
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Νέα άνοδος στις τιμές του πετρελαίου σημειώθηκε τις πρώτες πρωινές ώρες της Τρίτης (31/3), μετά την αποδοθείσα στο Ιράν επίθεση εναντίον δεξαμενόπλοιου υπό σημαία Κουβέιτ σε λιμάνι στο Ντουμπάι, που προκάλεσε πυρκαγιά, χωρίς να αναφερθούν τραυματισμοί,…
EU Energy Ministers hold teleconference on energy costs
EU Energy Ministers convene urgent teleconference to address rising energy costs threatening European competitiveness and citizen welfare amid Middle East tensions.
EU approves €1.5 billion program to strengthen defense industry
EU approves massive €1.5 billion defense industry program to boost production capacity, support Ukraine, and strengthen European security cooperation.
Up to 50% ferry discounts for substitute teachers this Easter
Greek substitute teachers get up to 50% ferry discounts this Easter through government initiative with major shipping companies for island travel.
Alpha Bank maintains private banking leadership with new awards
Alpha Bank wins Best Private Bank Greece for 8th consecutive year at Euromoney Awards 2026, recognized for portfolio management excellence and digital innovation.
Bank rent payments get six-month extension – confirmed
Greece extends mandatory bank rent payment system by six months to October 2026, addressing technical issues and implementation challenges in the property market.
Tax bill cuts penalties and introduces crypto controls
Greece introduces sweeping tax reforms with reduced penalties for VAT returns, strict cryptocurrency monitoring rules, and new cash payment limits over €500.
Fuel pass and farmer support measures head to Parliament Monday
Greece introduces 300 million euro fuel subsidies and farmer support package amid Middle East war impact. Parliament to vote on diesel subsidies and digital fuel cards.
Vertical Corridor: Gas operators agree with EU Commission on annual pricing
Major breakthrough as gas operators reach deal with EU Commission on competitive annual pricing for the Vertical Corridor energy route serving Southeast Europe.