Greek tax authority hits Santorini cruise boats with €14,140 fines
Greek tax inspectors launched surprise raids on Santorini cruise boats, finding violations in 43% of vessels and imposing €14,140 in fines for tax evasion.
Economy
ATM fees abolished: Free cash withdrawals start Monday in Greece
Greece abolishes ATM fees starting Monday, making cash withdrawals free from all Greek banks with €1.50 cap on third-party machines nationwide.
Greek tourism hits peak: Overtourism and short-term rentals threaten future growth
Greek tourism faces crisis as overtourism and short-term rentals threaten sustainability despite record revenues reaching €4.3M in early 2025.
Greek banks target €13bn in new loans for 2025 amid credit expansion push
Greek banks target €13bn in new loans for 2025 as they boost credit expansion to maintain profitability amid ECB interest rate cuts and strong economic recovery.
Women earn €200 less than men monthly in Greece wage gap study
Greek women earn €200 less monthly than men according to EFKA data, highlighting persistent wage inequality in the labor market and retirement benefits.
Digital Euro revolution: Four pillars of the Eurozone’s new monetary system
EU introduces Digital Euro alongside strict cryptocurrency regulations, creating a secure European payment system with four key pillars transforming Eurozone transactions.
Overdue debts: Applications begin for Storm Daniel victims
Storm Daniel victims can now apply for overdue debt relief through Greece’s new payment arrangement program, offering up to 72 interest-free installments until Sept 30.
€100 allowance from DYPA: When beneficiaries will be paid
€100 government allowance payments from DYPA set to begin for private sector workers who completed training. Payment schedule and eligibility details revealed.
Tax authority launches massive summer raids across Greek islands
Greek tax authorities intensify summer crackdown on tourist businesses, imposing heavy fines and closures across Aegean islands for VAT evasion and receipt violations.
Payments from e-EFKA and DYPA totaling €50.7 million by August 14
Greece’s social security agencies announce €50.7 million in payments to over 54,000 beneficiaries, including unemployment benefits and maternity allowances.
Trump tariff map: Unprecedented trade war impacts every country
Trump launches unprecedented global trade war with tariffs up to 50% on 30+ countries including China, India, EU. National security sectors targeted most.
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