Swiss franc loans: New government proposal offers discounts up to 25%
Greece’s government proposes new Swiss franc loan settlement with discounts up to 25% for qualifying borrowers. Strict criteria limit access to maximum benefits.
Economy
Turkish investors dominate Golden Visa with 152% surge in Greece
Turkish investors lead Greece’s Golden Visa program with 152% surge, reaching 2,449 permits by July 2024 amid Turkey’s economic instability and program changes.
My Home II program: Only 2,600 families got housing with €280M loans
Greece’s My Home II housing program has only helped 2,600 families secure homes with €280M in loans, representing just 14% of the total €2B budget after nine months.
Pitsillis: Supporting legal trade and healthy entrepreneurship is AADE’s commitment
Greece’s tax authority AADE enhances business competitiveness through digital customs reforms, reducing bureaucracy and supporting legal trade growth.
Working pensioners in Greece reach record participation with monthly increases up to €120
Over 230,000 Greek pensioners continue working under new 2024 regulations, earning pension increases up to €120 monthly while maintaining their retirement benefits.
Greece achieves historic employment record in first seven months of 2025
Greece sets historic employment record with 319,843 new jobs created in first seven months of 2025, marking highest performance since data collection began in 2001.
Tax authority cracks down on unpaid 2020 vehicle fees
Greece’s tax authority launches crackdown on unpaid 2020 vehicle fees, sending electronic notices to thousands of owners before December deadline.
Greece escalates fight against inflation with targeted measures
Greece’s government announces targeted anti-inflation measures including stable school supply prices and new interventions for basic food products.
Personal difference integration: Over 650,000 retirees to see pension increases
Greek government plans pension increases for over 650,000 retirees through personal difference integration, ending years of frozen benefits.
Child benefit A21: Platform temporarily closes September 1st
Greece’s child benefit A21 platform temporarily shuts down September 1st for payment processing. New applications suspended until 4th installment completed.
Greece to auction €500 million treasury bills on September 3
Greece announces €500 million treasury bill auction for September 3, offering 52-week securities with opportunities for both institutional and private investors.
Social security payments: €78.6M disbursed September 1-5
Greece’s social security system will disburse €78.6 million to over 103,000 beneficiaries in early September, covering pensions, unemployment benefits, and maternity allowances.