Property prices soar for older homes in Greece as buyers shift focus
Greek property prices surge 7.3% in Q2 2025, with older homes outpacing new builds as buyers shift focus to more affordable housing options over five years old.
Economy
Payment schedule e-EFKA and DYPA: September 22-26 disbursements
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces €1.26 billion in payments to 2.5 million beneficiaries through e-EFKA pensions and DYPA employment benefits from September 22-26.
Lamda: New homes coming to Hellinikon with secured revenue of €1.77bn
Lamda Development secures €1.77bn in contracts for Hellinikon Phase I, with 93% of Little Athens homes sold and new residential units launching by 2026.
Vehicle road tax 2026: Unchanged rates with strict penalties
Vehicle road tax 2026 remains unchanged but strict penalties apply for late payments. Payment deadline December 31, 2025 with graduated fines up to 100%.
Agricultural widow pensions face cuts under Katrougalos Law reforms
Greek Ministry of Labor tackles widow pension cuts under Katrougalos Law, affecting thousands of farmers and professionals with potential solutions under review.
Coffee prices hit 45-year high as Greece considers tax cuts
Coffee prices in Greece soar 18.5% to 45-year highs as global supply crisis hits consumers hard. Government considers tax cuts to ease burden on coffee lovers.
Seasonal allowance: How many stamps needed – Complete guide by sector
Complete guide to seasonal allowance requirements in Greece. Find out how many insurance stamps you need by sector and secure €687-€1,375 in benefits by Nov 30, 2025.
Sheep and goat pox outbreak drives feta cheese prices to €17 per kilo
Sheep and goat pox outbreak devastates Greek livestock, driving feta cheese prices to unprecedented €17 per kilo as over 250,000 animals die.
Meat prices soar 57% as livestock disease and supply crisis hit
Meat prices surge 57% as livestock disease and reduced production transform basic food into luxury item for Greek families. Crisis expected through 2027.
Public land squatters: Last chance after extension to 2026
Only 5.8% of 90,000 public land squatters applied for purchase, forcing Greece to extend the deadline to 2026 with discounts up to 80%.
Public land buyout program extended: One-year deadline extension
Greece extends public land buyout program deadline by one year until September 2026, giving citizens more time to purchase illegally occupied properties.
Eurostat: Greece records 3.1% inflation in August, EU stable at 2.4%
Greece’s inflation hits 3.1% in August 2025, exceeding EU average of 2.4% as eurozone remains stable at 2.0%, reveals latest Eurostat data.