Greece’s “Middle Class” Wage Plan: Collective Bargaining as the New Weapon
Greece targets middle-class wages through collective bargaining, as 900,000 workers still earn below €1,000/month and wage compression narrows salary gaps.
Economy
Fuel excise tax revenues fall €230M short in 8-month period
Greece’s excise tax revenues missed targets by €230M in 8 months as soaring fuel prices above €2/liter cut household driving and consumption.
Construction material prices rise 5% in August, diesel costs surge
Greek construction material prices surged 5% in August 2026, with diesel costs jumping 23.2%, according to official ELSTAT data.
ExxonMobil VP: First offshore exploration drill in Greek waters in nearly four decades
ExxonMobil prepares for Greece’s first offshore exploration drilling in nearly 40 years, targeting early 2027 with partners Energean and Hellenic Energy.
Greece’s IRIS payment system: From “what is it?” to everyday use
Greece’s IRIS instant payment system has surged from obscurity to 126.4M transactions worth €10.9B in 2025, says Deputy PM Hatzidakis.
Stournaras: Greece could reach A rating before 2030
Greece could achieve an A credit rating before 2030, says Bank of Greece Governor Stournaras, citing fiscal discipline and institutional reforms.
Energy Crisis: Alarm Over Electricity and Fuel Prices – Key Dates and Interventions on the Table
Greece faces soaring energy costs as electricity and fuel prices spike. Key dates and new support measures could determine household bills this winter.
Greece’s 2026 budget surplus: €2.33B revenue target exceeded in eight months
Greece’s 2026 state budget beats targets by €2.33B in eight months, with a primary surplus of €6.53B driven by strong VAT and income tax revenues.
Rent rebate 2024: Healthcare and education workers to receive up to €1,600
Greece launches rent rebate program for healthcare and education workers — eligible recipients can claim up to €1,600 for 2024 rental payments.
Thessaly Evros Pass 2026: Άνοιξε η πλατφόρμα, πώς θα υποβάλετε αίτηση – Όσα πρέπει να γνωρίζετε
Σε λειτουργία τέθηκε σήμερα, Πέμπτη 24 Σεπτεμβρίου, η πλατφόρμα για το Thessaly Evros Pass 2026, μέσω του vouchers.gov.gr, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της τουριστικής και οικονομικής δραστηριότητας στις πληγείσες περιοχές της Θεσσαλίας και του Έβρου….
Bank of Greece swears in new deputy governor Dimitrios Tsomocos
Oxford professor Dimitrios Tsomocos was sworn in as the new deputy governor of the Bank of Greece at the Presidential Palace in Athens.
Diesel prices soar: Fears of €2.7 per liter on Greek islands
Diesel prices near €2.50/liter in Greek cities and could hit €2.70 on the islands, threatening businesses and consumers amid the energy crisis.