AADE: Countdown for rent refund begins as final checks near completion
Greek tax authority AADE completes final checks for rent refund program affecting 1.18 million households, with payments starting by late October 2024.
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Warning for hundreds of uninsured vehicles without registration fees
Greek authorities discover hundreds of uninsured vehicles at leasing companies and used car lots, launching intensive inspection campaign with heavy fines.
Alex Katz fever hits art market: €500,000 investment for “Yvonne in Green”
Alex Katz’s “Yvonne in Green” sells for €510,175 at Sotheby’s, more than doubling estimates and confirming the artist’s rising market value in contemporary art.
October 28th 2025: Top destinations Greeks choose for the holiday weekend
Greece’s October 28th long weekend drives tourism boom with mountain destinations seeing 98% occupancy. Discover where Greeks are heading this holiday season.
November 2025 pensions: Who gets paid this Friday and changes due to October 28th holiday
Greek retirees receive November 2025 pensions early due to October 28th holiday. Non-employee pensioners get paid Friday with €250 special allowance included.
Olive oil: First official price announced for 2025 harvest
First official olive oil price for 2025 harvest announced at 7.85 euros per kg. Climate change and reduced European production drive pricing trends.
Greek dairy crisis threatens milk supply as animal disease spreads
Greece faces severe dairy crisis as foot-and-mouth disease outbreak forces mass animal culling, threatening milk supply and major cheese producers nationwide.
Digital pickpockets evolve scam tactics via calls, SMS and email
Stay alert against evolving digital scams via phone, SMS and email. Learn how to identify and avoid fraud attempts targeting your personal and financial data.
Property registry error could cost you your home in Greece
Greek property owners risk losing assets to the State due to registry errors. Over 500,000 properties face transfer unless corrections are made by deadline.
Greek government tackles overdue payments with new oversight
Greece establishes special committee to tackle chronic overdue government payments to private sector, promising transparency and public disclosure of non-compliant agencies.
“Device Switch for Businesses”: New subsidy program for energy efficiency upgrades – Who qualifies
New Greek business subsidy program offers up to 50% funding for energy-efficient equipment upgrades. Learn eligibility requirements and application process.
Greece rent subsidy payments: Up to €800 heading to accounts
Greece’s tax authority finalizes rent subsidy checks, preparing to credit up to €800 to 1.18 million households’ accounts by November 20.