Greek exports rise in first half of 2025 amid worrying trade deficit surge
Greek exports show resilience with 5.5% growth excluding oil in H1 2025, but June trade deficit surges 33.2% amid global economic uncertainty.
Economy
Health Insurance Costs: Brokers, Competition, and Market Reality
Explore the real costs behind Greece’s health insurance market, broker commissions, and who truly benefits from the current system in this comprehensive analysis.
Ferry traffic shift in Aegean: nearby islands thrive as Mykonos and Santorini decline
Greek island tourism shifts as travelers choose affordable nearby destinations over expensive hotspots like Mykonos and Santorini. Ferry data reveals changing patterns.
Greece luxury real estate market booms: Sotheby’s hits €40M sales
Greece luxury real estate market defies global downturn as Sotheby’s achieves record €40M sales in 40 days, from Greek islands to Athens Riviera properties.
September 2025 pensions: Payment dates for OAEE, OGA and ETAA
September 2025 pension payments in Greece will be made in two phases starting late August. OAEE, OGA and ETAA pensioners receive payments first on August 26.
Assumption Day: How workers are compensated when working holidays
Greek workers face specific compensation rules when working on Assumption Day holiday. Learn about overtime pay, surcharges, and your employment rights this August 15th.
Recycling Centers vindicated by Greek Court of Audit and EU
Greek recycling centers receive vindication from Court of Audit and EU after controversy over procurement processes and effectiveness claims.
Peloponnese real estate boom: Price surge and investment opportunities
The Peloponnese real estate market is booming with property prices rising 30.7% over five years, attracting Greek and foreign investors to prime coastal areas.
Middle class at center of Greece’s economic package unveiling
Greece unveils major economic package exceeding €1.5 billion targeting middle-class tax relief, family support, and housing assistance amid stable budget surpluses.
Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and a 725kg car turned statue
Rare Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini supercars hit Sotheby’s auction block alongside mysterious 725kg car sculpture from Italy worth up to $120,000.
AADЕ “commando” team enters OPEKEPE: Land, leases scrutinized
Greek tax authority deploys elite team to investigate OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy fraud, promising comprehensive audits and asset seizures for violators.
Thessaly-Phthiotis: Compensation from €70 to €5,301 per acre
Greece provides €12 million in compensation to farmers affected by storms Daniel and Elias, with payments ranging from €70 to €5,301 per acre based on crop type.