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.
Economy
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.
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%.
Stournaras: Greece is an example of stability and resilience
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras highlights Greece’s transformation into a model of economic stability and resilience, supporting early loan repayment.
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.
Restaurant sector leads violations with €4.5M in fines
Restaurant sector leads Greek tourism violations with €4.5M in fines from 1,137 penalties, as Labor Inspectorate intensifies summer inspections by 10%.
DYPA special seasonal allowance: When and how to apply
Greek workers in seasonal industries can now apply for DYPA’s special seasonal allowance for 2025 through the gov.gr platform starting September 10.