Greece announces 5+1 tax relief measures: Who benefits from January
Greece unveils major tax relief package worth €1.7 billion targeting middle-class families, young workers, and property owners starting January 2026.
Economy
“The Voyage”: First land cruise sets sail for Athens
Revolutionary land cruise exhibition “The Voyage” opens in Athens, showcasing green cruising innovations and the industry’s €2 billion impact on Greece.
Rent refund for eligible recipients in November – Income criteria
Greek government announces rent refund program for one million tenants starting November 2024, offering relief equivalent to one month’s rent payment.
Pension increases from 2026: Personal difference abolished and €250 bonus
Major pension reforms coming in 2026: Personal difference abolished, increases from €12-55 monthly, plus €250 bonus for 1.44 million low-income retirees.
“Electric Mobility”: From €9,000 to €3,000 – Citizens report sudden exclusion from subsidies
Over 100 Electric Mobility 3 beneficiaries face subsidy cuts from €9,000 to €3,000, denouncing sudden exclusion despite approved applications and good faith purchases.
Greece considers EU-style rent controls to tackle housing crisis
Greece explores European rent control models as housing crisis spreads beyond Athens and Thessaloniki, with tenants spending 35% of income on rent compared to EU average of 19%.
Greek e-commerce hits record €29.4 billion in 2024, travel leads
Greek e-commerce reaches record €29.4 billion in 2024, with travel and tourism leading at €9.1 billion. Online shopping becomes mainstream across all categories.
ExxonMobil: 8-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Cyprus EEZ
Cyprus announces major natural gas discovery: ExxonMobil estimates 8-9 trillion cubic feet in Pegasus and Glaucus deposits within Cypriot EEZ waters.
Foot-and-mouth disease drives food prices up: meat, milk surge
Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak drives meat and dairy prices up by 1-2 euros per kilogram in Greece, threatening feta exports and raising food costs nationwide.
“Κινούμαι Ηλεκτρικά ΙΙΙ”: Νέες επιδοτήσεις 940 δικαιούχων – Η ανακοίνωση του υπουργείου
Το υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών προχωρά σήμερα, Παρασκευή (26/9) σε νέα πληρωμή δικαιούχων στο πρόγραμμα «Κινούμαι Ηλεκτρικά ΙΙΙ». Συγκεκριμένα, σύμφωνα με σχετική ανακοίνωση του υπουργείου, με την 10η απόφαση έγκρισης πίστωσης, θα πιστωθεί στους λογαριασμούς 940 δικαιούχων του…
Black Friday 2025: When the shopping deals wave begins this year
Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28th in Greece. Major retailers start promotions in early October, followed by Cyber Monday on December 1st.
August tax lottery draw: Check if you won up to €50,000
August tax lottery results announced! 556 lucky taxpayers won cash prizes up to €50,000. Check if you’re a winner and learn the collection process.