Greek public debt drops to €400.5 billion in Q1 2026
Greece’s public debt falls to €400.5 billion in Q1 2026, down from €406.5 billion, as the Public Debt Management Agency reports improved fiscal metrics.
Economy
Papathanasis: PASOK out of touch with reality as Recovery Fund reaches 100%
Greek Deputy Finance Minister Papathanasis defends government’s Recovery Fund implementation, claiming 100% completion of loan programs despite PASOK opposition criticism.
Greece pension payments June 2026 and OPEKA benefits schedule
Greece announces payment schedule for June 2026 pensions and May OPEKA benefits. Thousands of pensioners and beneficiaries to receive payments next week.
Pierrakakis on France24: Europe must create its own Silicon Valley
“Without production there is no European power”, stated the Minister of National Economy and Finance and President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, on France 24. Additionally, Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized that “we need investments in electrical…
Chios-Kythira Pass 2026: Results are out – Check if you won vouchers
Greece launches Chios-Kythira Pass 2026 tourism voucher program. Results announced with 6,600 beneficiaries receiving up to €300 for island holidays.
55,000 ultimatum calls coming to tax debtors – Who faces account seizures
Greece’s tax authority prepares 55,000 ultimatum calls to debtors with overdue obligations. Non-compliant taxpayers face account seizures and asset auctions.
“Renovate 2026”: Platform opens for applications – What property owners need to know
Greece’s new “Renovate 2026” program offers up to €36,000 subsidies to property owners who renovate closed homes and return them to the rental market.
Yiannis Stournaras: Bank of Greece independence ensures stability
Bank of Greece Governor emphasizes central bank independence as key to economic stability, citing lessons from economist Xenophon Zolotas’ legacy.
Greece bans wind farms in Attica, Thessaloniki and mountains above 1,200m
Greece introduces major restrictions on renewable energy projects, banning wind farms in key metropolitan areas and mountains over 1,200m altitude under new legislation.
Fuel prices: Gasoline exceeds €2.10 in Athens region
Gasoline prices in Athens exceed €2.10 as Middle East tensions drive fuel costs higher, with industry experts warning high prices may persist through summer.
Iran conflict costs hit $25 billion as Europe faces energy crisis
Iran conflict’s $25 billion economic toll hits global businesses as oil prices surge past $100/barrel, forcing airlines, automakers to cut costs and raise prices.
EU Commission approves €405 million Greek aid for energy-intensive companies
EU Commission approves €405M Greek state aid program to reduce electricity costs for energy-intensive industries, protecting competitiveness while promoting green transition.