EU approves new taxes on packages under €150 from China platforms
EU finance ministers approve new taxes on packages under €150 from Chinese platforms like Temu and Shein, targeting massive influx of non-compliant products.
Economy
Asset declaration deadline extended to November 17 – Key changes
Greek officials extend asset declaration deadline to November 17, 2025. New digital platform requires more time for users to adapt to automated banking data integration.
Greece heating upgrade program: 102,508 approved for home energy grants
Greece approves 102,508 households for heating system upgrade grants worth €647 million, boosting green transition with focus on vulnerable groups.
€165 Monthly Disability Allowance: Eligibility, Requirements and Terms
Greece’s €165 monthly disability allowance provides tax-free support for individuals with severe mobility impairments. Learn eligibility criteria and application process.
Save Energy 2025: More beneficiaries as budget increases by €490M
Greece’s Save Energy 2025 program receives €490M budget boost, expanding residential energy upgrades for over 40,000 households with extended deadline until May 2026.
Greece targets new mega LNG deals as energy hub status grows
Greece emerges as major energy hub with new LNG mega deals on horizon. Ministry sources reveal accelerated plans for gas imports and Greece-Cyprus interconnection.
ENFIA certificate or hefty fines: 320,000 properties under scrutiny
Greek Tax Authority scrutinizes 320,000 properties transferred in 2024, targeting ENFIA certificate violations with fines up to €1,000 per violation.
Digital Tax: New rules for rentals, loans and bank transactions
New digital tax rules replace stamp duty from December 2024, affecting property rentals, loans, and banking transactions with specific rates and obligations.
Greece and Cyprus ready for major electric grid connection step
Greece and Cyprus restart electrical grid connection project after 11 years, with experts warning of geopolitical challenges ahead.
Property tax refunds from 2014 – ENFIA returns for business owners
Thousands of Greek commercial property owners eligible for ENFIA tax refunds from 2014-2019 period. Deadline June 30, 2025 for amended declarations.
Christmas bonus payment comes earlier this year – who qualifies
Christmas bonus payments arrive early this year as December 21st deadline falls on Sunday. Learn who qualifies and how the holiday allowance is calculated.
Asset declaration deadline: November 15 final date for submission
Greek officials must submit asset declarations by November 15 – the final deadline with no extensions. New e-pothen platform simplifies the process.