Asset Declaration 2025: October 31 deadline approaches
Greek officials face October 31 deadline for mandatory asset declarations through new digital platform with automated bank data extraction features.
Economy
Greek cruise passenger fee sparks debate over tourism development
Greece’s new cruise passenger fee faces mixed reactions as the industry generates €1.1 billion while debating sustainable tourism development and infrastructure needs.
Greek electricity bills undergo major changes as green tariffs burn consumers while blue options offer savings
Greek electricity market splits into two speeds: expensive green tariffs burn consumers while blue fixed tariffs offer savings up to 200 euros annually for households.
Protests against Israeli tourists: causes, consequences and reality
Recent protests against cruise ships carrying Israeli tourists represent isolated incidents that don’t worry Greek tourism representatives, as Israel remains crucial for Greece’s economy.
Greece targets VAT fraud with 10 innovative digital measures
Greece launches ambitious plan with 10 digital measures to combat VAT fraud, targeting 1 billion euros in additional revenue through AI and advanced technology.
Greek tax authority races to close cases before 2025 deadline
Greece’s tax authority races against time to audit thousands of cases from 2009-2021 before they expire on December 31, 2025, focusing on high-value targets.
Athens Stock Exchange hits historic 9-month rally with 44% gains
Athens Stock Exchange achieves unprecedented 9-month rally with 44% gains and banking sector soaring 88%, reaching highest valuation since 2007.
Child allowance OPEKA A21: Applications open until September 1st
Greece’s child allowance A21 applications open until September 1st. Learn how to apply online and calculate your benefit amount based on 2024 family income.
ECB ends interest rate cuts cycle amid tariff concerns
ECB halts interest rate cuts after achieving 2% inflation target, focuses on assessing eurozone economic impact from new US tariffs on European exports.
Moody’s: Rising spending limits Greece’s fiscal flexibility
Moody’s warns that Greece’s fiscal flexibility faces severe constraints as rising defense and social spending creates budgetary pressures over the next decade.
EFKA: €10 billion uncollectable from total €50 billion debt
Greece’s social security fund EFKA reveals €10 billion of its €50 billion total debt is uncollectable, as private companies prepare to bid for debt management.
Greek vacation homes see explosive demand from foreign buyers
Greek vacation homes attract record foreign investment as international buyers drive explosive demand growth across islands and coastal regions.