Euronext CEO: Athens Stock Exchange to become key hub for Southeast Europe
Euronext CEO reveals plans to make Athens Stock Exchange a Southeast European hub, praising Greece’s “impressive economic progress” and earnings potential.
Economy
Greece launches 25,000 new homes from public property scheme
Greece unveils ambitious plan to create 25,000 affordable homes using public properties through innovative social exchange program targeting vulnerable groups.
Greece launches €10,000 relocation grants for Evros region
Greece launches €10,000 relocation grants for families moving to Evros region. Applications now open for pilot demographic development program.
Greek tax authority launches auction “storm” through November
Greek tax authority launches massive property auction wave through November, targeting tax debtors with properties starting from €975 to €3.2 million.
Average salary nears €1,500 mark with upward trend targeting 2026
Greek average salary approaches €1,500 as full-time employment expansion drives significant wage growth, with target potentially reached by 2026.
Trump demands Fed rate cuts again
Trump renews calls for Fed rate cuts after strong Q2 GDP growth of 3%, attacking Jerome Powell as central bank prepares policy announcement.
AADE: Heating allowance to be paid on July 31st
Greece’s tax authority announces heating allowance payments for July 31st, following verification of beneficiary files from the electricity distribution operator.
Counterfeit products: Half trillion dollar global market hits Greece
Counterfeit goods reach half trillion dollar global market. Greek authorities target Athens, Thessaloniki, and tourist islands as fake luxury items flood Europe.
Trump tariffs: Greece seeks exemptions for products via Brussels
Greece seeks EU support to secure exemptions from Trump tariffs for key exports like olive oil, feta cheese, and wine amid US-EU trade negotiations.
Greece sees major jump in electronic transactions reaching €67.7 billion in 2024
Greece’s electronic transactions surge to €67.7 billion in 2024, growing at double the Eurozone rate with 289 transactions per capita.
Black market for tobacco products reaches 25% in Greece due to overtaxation
Greece’s black market for tobacco products hits 25% as overtaxation drives illegal trade, with criminal networks benefiting from failed revenue policies.
After the heatwave, the bill shock: Greeks brace for soaring electricity costs
Greek consumers face soaring electricity bills after record heatwave forces continuous air conditioning use, with wholesale prices jumping 20% in July.