Siasos at Economist summit: Universities need collaboration with state and economy
University rector discusses collaboration between academia, government and business at major economic summit, highlighting AI integration in higher education.
Economy
Greece’s infrastructure revolution: Three key changes needed to accelerate major projects
Greek infrastructure leaders reveal three key reforms needed to accelerate major construction projects worth billions of euros at prestigious Economist summit.
Student housing allowance expanded: New eligibility rules for students living outside university cities
Greek student housing allowance eligibility expands to include students living in adjacent municipalities, not just university cities, following Ombudsman recommendations.
Greece reaffirms support for GSI cable project, calls on Cyprus to clarify position
Greece reaffirms commitment to Great Sea Interconnector project linking Greece-Cyprus-Israel, while calling on Cyprus to clarify its stance on the major energy initiative.
School supplies prices surge up to 54% despite government pledges
School supplies prices surge up to 54% in Greece despite government agreements with retailers, consumer union president reveals on radio interview.
Digital work card expansion planned after overtime surge
Greek labor ministry plans to expand digital work card system to more businesses following record overtime surge of 80% in 2025, affecting 380,000 workers.
Greek government demands Covid subsidy repayments from businesses
Greek government seeks repayment of Covid subsidies from catering businesses that failed to use funds properly under NSRF program terms, with amounts ranging 550-4,500 euros.
Seasonal allowance 2025: How to get it – Required stamps, eligibility
Greece opens seasonal allowance applications from September 10, 2025. Workers in construction, tourism, and cultural sectors can receive €687-€1,375 support.
Greece announces €1.7 billion tax relief package for 2025
Greece unveils €1.7 billion tax relief package targeting families, employees, pensioners, property owners and security forces with immediate income benefits.
School supplies prices skyrocket this year – Detailed increases by product
School supply prices surge up to 54% this year, creating financial strain for parents as back-to-school shopping becomes increasingly expensive nationwide.
Transferring money via Iris? What you need to know to avoid tax issues
Digital IRIS transfers revolutionize payments but raise tax questions. Learn what counts as taxable income and how to avoid issues with tax authorities.
Mortgage loans: Interest rate conversion to fixed for 50,000 borrowers
Greek banks offer 50,000 mortgage borrowers conversion from variable to fixed interest rates, providing significant financial relief and payment predictability.