Major changes in property, payments and fines: What 2025 brings
Greece introduces sweeping changes in 2025: mandatory electronic rent payments, IRIS system compliance, new property registry, and increased penalties for violations.
Economy
Child benefit A21: Third installment payment date and new criteria
Greece’s child benefit A21 third installment arrives July 31st, but stricter income and asset criteria may exclude many current beneficiaries from future payments.
NielsenIQ: Greek food retail turnover surges 7.9% in first half 2025
Greek food retail shows strong growth with 7.9% turnover increase in first half 2025, driven by consumer demand and deflationary trends in non-food categories.
German ARD praises Greece: From problem child to model student
German public television ARD praises Greece’s economic transformation from crisis-hit nation to European success story, highlighting digital innovation.
Greek shipping firms linked to sanctioned Iranian oil smuggling network
Greek shipping firms face scrutiny over connections to sanctioned Iranian oil smuggling network led by businessman Salim Ahmed Said.
Budget surplus brings new €3 billion support measures to TIF
Greece’s 2025 budget surplus could fund €3 billion in new tax relief measures, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis set to announce support for middle-class families.
Market discounts vs rising prices squeeze household budgets
Greek consumers face double-digit price increases on essential goods despite summer sales, as purchasing power declines amid rising living costs.
Recovery Fund: €210 million private investments in Megalopolis
Greece advances €31.5 billion Recovery Fund utilization with major private investments and housing program success, targeting full implementation by 2026.
Athens Stock Exchange: General Index at 1,961.82 points, marginal 0.05% rise
Athens Stock Exchange opens with marginal 0.05% gain at 1,961.82 points as European markets show caution over tariff developments and inflation impact.
How Trump’s new tariffs will impact Greece’s economy
UBS analysis shows Greece faces mild economic impact from Trump’s new tariffs, with GDP effect limited to 0.15 percentage points despite high export exposure.
Summer sales 2025: Don’t buy summer items – Secrets to come out ahead
Summer sales 2025 guide: Learn when they end, which Sundays stores are open, and how to avoid fake offers to get the best deals this season.
Greek business turnover rises 5.4% while museum visitors increase 3.8%
Greek businesses see 5.4% turnover growth in May while museum visits rise 3.8% in March, with archaeological sites also showing positive visitor trends.