Asset Declaration 2025: Key changes and what you need to know
Greece’s 2025 asset declaration process introduces automatic bank data extraction but comes with new compliance challenges and potential penalties for errors.
Economy
September 2025 pension payments: When do disbursements begin
Greece’s September 2025 pension payments begin this week with funds available from August 25. Two-phase disbursement starts Tuesday for non-salaried workers.
Greek workers lead Europe in working hours – Eurostat data
Greek workers top European rankings with longest working hours, averaging 39.8 hours weekly while 12.4% work over 49 hours – double the EU average.
Student housing costs soar: Rents reach astronomical heights
Student housing costs in Greece reach new heights as families struggle with soaring rents that can triple between Athens and provincial cities.
Asset Declaration 2025: Platform open until October 31 – Who must file
Greece’s asset declaration platform remains open until October 31, 2025, with new automated banking integration streamlining the filing process for officials.
Greek Citizens Report Over 267,000 Tax Evasion Cases Through Digital Platforms
Greek citizens report over 267,000 tax evasion cases through digital platforms, with new scoring system prioritizing most serious violations for immediate audit.
OPEKA: Early payments for 17 benefits scheduled for August
Greek welfare organization OPEKA accelerates August benefit payments, providing early access to 17 social support programs starting Thursday, August 28.
Public sector salary increases: New 35-40 euro monthly boosts from April 2026
Greek public sector employees set for new salary increases of 35-40 euros monthly from April 2026, with starting wages reaching 950 euros by 2027.
Greeks choose overseas holidays: Top destinations and spending habits
Greeks increasingly travel abroad with record spending in 2024, shifting from Balkan destinations to higher-cost Central and Northern European countries.
Greek unemployment drops 6.2% in July: 795,588 registered jobseekers
Greece reports 795,588 registered unemployed in July 2025, marking a significant 6.2% decrease compared to the same period last year, signaling economic recovery.
Alexandros Exarchou: Romania is a strategic partner for AKTOR Group
AKTOR Group’s CEO reveals ambitious expansion plans for Romania, targeting €3.7 billion in projects by 2030 as the construction giant positions itself as a strategic partner.
Athens court halts dismissals of workers over 65 in DYPA programs
Athens court issues landmark ruling protecting workers aged 65-74 in DYPA employment programs from dismissals, allowing them to complete retirement contributions.