“Save-Business” Program: Application Deadline Extended to February 13
Greece extends energy efficiency program deadline to February 13, offering businesses funding for energy upgrades and carbon reduction projects.
Economy
Greek 10-year bond yield drops to 3.34% in oversubscribed auction
Greek 10-year government bond yield falls to 3.34% in heavily oversubscribed auction, raising €300 million with bids totaling €785 million.
AKTOR Group and Suez International strategic partnership
AKTOR Group partners with global water leader Suez International to tackle Greece’s growing water crisis as the country ranks 19th globally for scarcity risk.
New labor market framework: All changes to working hours, hiring and leave
Greece implements major labor market reforms from February 16th, introducing 13-hour workdays, 4-day work weeks, fast-track hiring, and new digital systems.
Greece ranks among world’s most expensive housing markets
Greece ranks fifth globally for housing price increases, with costs rising 77% in a decade. Athens becomes Europe’s second least affordable city for home buyers.
“Save – Enterprise” program extension: Platform open until February 13
Greece extends deadline for energy efficiency grants until February 13, 2026. Businesses can apply for funding to improve energy performance under EU recovery plan.
Chevron to sign Greece hydrocarbon exploration deals February 16
Greece and Chevron set to sign four major hydrocarbon exploration agreements on February 16 for maritime blocks near Crete and Peloponnese.
Tax returns: Which freelancers avoid presumptive income – The 5 conditions to be taxed as employees
Five key conditions allow freelance contractors to avoid presumptive taxation and be taxed as employees instead, securing significant tax deductions.
Property tax discount sparks surge in home insurance contracts
Greek property owners rush to secure home insurance contracts before Feb 16 deadline to lock in up to 20% property tax discount for natural disaster coverage.
Greece announces €1.2 billion in social benefits for 2026-2027
Greece plans €1.2 billion in social benefits for 2026-2027, including tax cuts, reduced social security contributions, and support for vulnerable households.
Stournaras tells Bloomberg: “Euro appreciation won’t change ECB monetary policy direction”
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras tells Bloomberg that ECB monetary policy won’t shift despite euro appreciation against the dollar.
Prison up to 10 years and heavy fines for illegal gambling
Greece introduces strict new laws against illegal gambling with prison sentences up to 10 years and fines reaching €100,000 to combat the €1.5 billion underground market.