OECD revises global growth forecast upward for 2025 to 3.2%
OECD revises global growth forecast upward to 3.2% for 2025 despite trade war concerns. Organization sees economy more resilient to Trump tariffs than expected.
Economy
Commission puts “stop” to cheap packages from Shein and Temu
European Commission eliminates customs exemption for packages under €150 from Shein, Temu to protect EU retailers from unfair competition and unsafe products.
Lump Sum Pensions 2025: Higher Amounts for Public Sector, Lower for Private
Greek lump sum pensions see mixed results in 2025, with public sector workers receiving higher amounts while private sector benefits decline under ongoing reforms.
How to see your salary increase with one click – New tax app
Greece launches digital app allowing citizens to calculate their salary increases from new tax cuts starting January 2026 with just one click.
October 2025 pensions: Payment dates and schedule revealed
October 2025 pensions will be paid in two phases starting September 25. Self-employed retirees receive payments first, followed by employed retirees on September 29.
Housing market: Price trends in Athens’ northern suburbs
Athens’ northern suburbs housing market shows remarkable resilience with 45-55% price increases over six years, outperforming the rest of Attica region.
Short-term rentals: New Airbnb ban coming to five tourist areas
Greece prepares new Airbnb restrictions in five tourist hotspots as short-term rentals surge to 245,944 properties, forcing locals from their homes.
Greece launches targeted employment programs for 20,000 unemployed
Greece approves targeted employment programs for 20,000 jobseekers, focusing on youth, long-term unemployed, and women to combat rising unemployment rates.
Greek tax authority strengthens anti-tax evasion fight with AI tools
Greece’s tax authority unveils AI-powered tools to combat tax evasion, implementing machine learning and big data analysis for more effective audits.
Pensions: Backdated payments to 400,000 retirees within quarter
EFKA begins mass backdated pension payments to 400,000 Greek retirees who filed court appeals, with amounts reaching thousands of euros within three months.
Electronic invoicing becomes mandatory in Greece from February 2026
Greece mandates electronic invoicing for B2B transactions from February 2026, offering tax incentives for early adoption and promising reduced costs.
New Finance Ministry app reveals your exact salary increase
New digital app from Greece’s Finance Ministry shows citizens exact salary increases from upcoming tax cuts, with benefits starting January 2026.