Greek tax authority launches crackdown on e-commerce VAT evasion
Greek tax authority creates special unit to crack down on e-commerce VAT evasion and cross-border sales, targeting online shops and small businesses.
Economy
Greece returns to markets with 10-year bond reissuance
Greece returns to international bond markets with €250M 10-year bond reissuance at 3.375% fixed rate, aiming to boost liquidity and meet rising investment demand.
Bloomberg: Greece’s primary surplus far exceeds 2025 budget target
Bloomberg reports Greece’s 2025 primary surplus will significantly exceed targets at 4.8-4.9% of GDP, creating room for new government support measures.
Stournaras: “Government’s proposal for third consecutive term as Bank of Greece Governor is the greatest honor for me”
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras expresses gratitude for government’s proposal for third consecutive term, emphasizing commitment to monetary stability.
Greece budget surplus hits €4.39 billion in Q1 2026
Greece’s primary budget surplus soared to €4.39 billion in Q1 2026, beating targets by €1.66 billion as tax revenues exceeded forecasts and expenditures remained controlled.
Rent prices soar in Greece: 2nd highest in Europe at 10%
Greece records Europe’s second-highest rent increase at 10.1% in 2025, with Athens residents spending up to 93% of income on housing costs.
Reuters: Greece cuts growth forecast to 2% from 2.4% due to Middle East war
Greece slashes 2026 growth forecast to 2% from 2.4% amid Middle East conflict, citing inflationary pressures from rising energy costs in revised EU fiscal plan.
IMF: 1.8% growth for Greece in 2026, but with higher costs and global uncertainty
IMF forecasts 1.8% growth for Greece in 2026 amid rising inflation and global uncertainty from Middle East conflict affecting energy prices worldwide.
Greek government reissues 10-year bond in €250M auction
Greece returns to bond markets with €250M 10-year bond reissuance amid regional tensions. Yields at 3.75% show resilience despite Iran conflict volatility.
Pierrakakis from Washington: Risk of one of the biggest energy crises in modern history
Greek Finance Minister warns of potential energy crisis rivaling 1970s oil shocks, as Middle East conflicts threaten global economic stability and growth.
Oil prices continue to fall amid hopes for Middle East de-escalation
Oil prices drop as markets anticipate Middle East de-escalation following Trump statements and upcoming Lebanon-Israel talks, with WTI crude falling 6.20%.
Tax presumptions: How freelancers can challenge them effectively
Freelancers can challenge tax presumptions through two methods: detailed audit with supporting documents or exemption requests for objective reasons like illness or force majeure.