Retroactive payments for 345,000 pensioners: New payment cycle begins
New six-month cycle of retroactive payments for 345,000 pensioners begins in June. Five categories will receive payments through 2026 following system integration.
Economy
Elefsina port tender begins in June with strategic economic impact
Greece’s strategic Elefsina port tender launches in June, promising major economic transformation through energy, shipping and logistics development.
New home renovation program brings higher subsidies for more Greeks
Greece launches new home renovation program with €36,000 subsidies and 90% cost coverage to address housing crisis by opening thousands of closed homes.
Greece introduces key changes to attract foreign investment
Greece unveils new investment incentives featuring tax exemptions over subsidies and Europe’s fastest evaluation process to attract foreign capital.
Property tax reform in Greece: Facts and myths about new fees
Greek property owners face new taxation under Local Government Code reform. Ministry claims no additional burden while critics warn of triple costs.
Hungary eyes the euro through Pierrakakis: Budapest talks set for June 25
Hungary eyes euro adoption as Eurogroup President Pierrakakis visits Budapest on June 25 for crucial economic talks with Hungarian leadership.
Bank of Greece governor dismisses triangular transactions claims
Bank of Greece governor Stournaras debunks claims of triangular transactions between banks and servicers, calling them an “urban myth” amid NPL controversy.
Child benefit platform reopens for new applications – What to do
Child benefit applications reopen with retroactive payments available. Learn how to apply and calculate your eligible amount through the A21 platform.
Greece expands digital property transfers to 2,100+ areas by 2027
Greece expands digital property transfer system to 2,100+ areas outside objective values by 2027, eliminating handwritten declarations and reducing bureaucracy.
Thessaloniki’s transformation: Major infrastructure projects
Thessaloniki undergoes major transformation with strategic infrastructure projects including TIF redevelopment, marina construction, and transport hubs.
Pierrakakis: Justice seeking must not become endless ordeal for citizens
Greek Finance Minister calls for faster justice procedures, emphasizing that legal processes shouldn’t become endless ordeals for citizens affected by tragedies.
National Benefits Registry launches: Major overhaul coming to Greece’s welfare system
Greece launches National Benefits Registry to eliminate welfare fraud and double payments, creating digital profiles for all citizens receiving state support.