Greece to unveil deal for Swiss franc loans crisis – Reuters
Greece announces out-of-court settlement for Swiss franc mortgage loans, offering 15-50% reductions to over 50,000 borrowers hit by currency crisis.
Economy
€4.9 billion support measures: Complete payment roadmap until spring 2027
Greece unveils €4.9 billion support package with detailed payment timeline through spring 2027, including tax cuts, pension increases, and minimum wage hikes.
Property tax refunds: Major money returns to accounts
Greek tax authority launches major refund process for property owners who overpaid taxes from 2014-2019 due to incorrect declarations.
Vehicle registration fees 2026: Payment methods and penalties
Learn how to pay vehicle registration fees 2026 before December 31 deadline. Avoid heavy penalties with digital payment methods and installment options.
“My Home II” social housing: 12,500 apartments by 2026
Greece launches massive housing program with 12,500 apartments by 2026 through “My Home II” and social housing initiatives targeting young people and civil servants.
Greek military families get discount shopping and higher pensions
Greece announces major military benefits: discount shopping for families, salary increases up to 24%, and higher pensions for Armed Forces personnel starting 2025.
Recovery Fund saves over €150 million through strategic contracts
Greece’s Recovery Fund strategic contracts unit saves over €150 million through competitive tenders, with plans to utilize all resources by 2026 deadline.
Salary increases of 12-30% coming to 19 sectors in 2026
Greece announces major salary increases of 12-30% across 19 sectors in 2026 through expanded collective bargaining agreements, significantly boosting low-income workers.
Greek tax authority intensifies VAT refund fraud crackdowns
Greece’s tax authority ramps up VAT fraud investigations, targeting businesses with suspicious refund claims through enhanced digital auditing tools and data analysis.
Tax Office: December deadlines before year-end – Road taxes, property tax, income tax bill exceeds €6.5 billion
Greek taxpayers face over €6.5 billion in December tax obligations including road taxes, property tax, and income tax before year-end deadlines.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis elected Eurogroup president: Greece’s economic success story gets European seal of approval
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis unanimously elected Eurogroup president until 2028, marking Greece’s economic recovery and European credibility.
End to debts: Relief from criminal prosecution and dual arrangement for thousands of professionals and households
Greece introduces groundbreaking debt relief law ending criminal prosecution for bankruptcy cases while providing free professional support vouchers.