Greek Parliament votes Thursday on banking fee reforms
Greek Parliament to vote Thursday on major banking fee reforms that will eliminate ATM charges and reduce banking costs for consumers across the country.
Economy
“Spiti mou 3” program launches with €1 billion and 10,000 homes
Greece launches €1 billion “My Home 3” housing program targeting 10,000 new homes with Recovery Fund support and bank participation for young families.
Tax returns deadline expires tonight – Payment dates and options
Tax return deadline expires tonight at midnight. Taxpayers with debit notices must pay additional income tax by July 31st with various payment options available.
Cruise passenger tax takes effect today – Fees by destination
Greece implements new cruise passenger tax starting today: 20 euros for Mykonos and Santorini, 5 euros for other ports. Expected to generate over 50 million euros annually.
Back payments up to €3,500 for 395,000 Greek pensioners
Greek pensioners to receive back payments up to €3,500 with interest following court victories over pension cuts and calculation errors in fast-track procedures.
Tax penalty reduction up to 50%: New opportunity for taxpayers
Greek tax authority offers up to 50% penalty reductions for taxpayers accepting audit results immediately, streamlining collection and reducing court disputes.
Athens Stock Exchange: Global champion of returns in 2025
Athens Stock Exchange leads global markets in 2025 with 34.86% gains, outperforming major European and US indices as international investors target Greece.
ECB expected to hold interest rates steady Thursday amid Trump tariff uncertainty
ECB likely to pause rate cuts Thursday as Trump’s 30% tariff threat creates uncertainty, though officials favor steady policy amid eurozone inflation at 2% target.
“Exoikonomo”: Energy providers to fund home efficiency upgrades
Greece’s new Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme requires energy companies to fund home efficiency upgrades including insulation, heating systems, and smart technology.
Rent subsidy up to €250: Who qualifies and when it’s paid
Greece introduces permanent €250 rent subsidy for vulnerable groups including pensioners and disabled individuals, paid annually in November with full tax protection.
€1.5 billion economic package at Thessaloniki Fair – Swiss franc loan settlement in September
Greece announces €1.5 billion economic package at Thessaloniki Fair in September, featuring middle-class tax cuts and long-awaited Swiss franc loan settlement.
Student accommodation: ‘Nightmare’ for thousands of parents with rents costing up to €800
Greek families face a student housing crisis with rents reaching €800 monthly. University cities become unaffordable as tourism drives up accommodation costs.