Greece’s new early debt repayment brings budget relief and saves €1.6bn in interest
Greece’s €5.29bn early debt repayment eliminates €1.6bn in future interest payments, providing budget relief and sending positive signals to financial markets.
Economy
Christmas dinner costs soar: “Salty” sweets, unaffordable meat
Christmas dinner prices surge up to 20% this year as meat and chocolate costs soar. Beef hits €18/kilo while festive sweets become increasingly expensive.
New unemployment benefit up to €1,295 for all – Requirements
Greece introduces new unemployment benefit system reaching €1,295 monthly with 24-month duration, replacing current scheme from April 2026.
Labor Inspectorate on Christmas bonus: Penalties for non-payment
Greek Labor Inspectorate announces Christmas bonus payment rules for 2025, warning employers that non-payment constitutes a criminal offense with serious legal consequences.
These retirees will receive back payments without knowing it
Many Greek retirees are unknowingly entitled to significant back payments from pension recalculations, supplementary fund corrections, and overturned cuts.
Who won’t see pension increases in January and why – What changes
Greek pensions for January 2026 bring 2.4% increases to 2.5 million pensioners, paid early in December. Some groups excluded from increases while others benefit.
Greek pension payments scheduled for December 19, 2025 – New schedule
Greek pension payments for January 2026 will arrive earlier than usual, with specific funds paying out December 19. New EFKA system unifies payment dates.
How to pay less taxes before the end of 2025
Beat the December 31st deadline! Learn how to avoid the 22% penalty tax and save money on your 2025 tax obligations with these essential strategies.
New inheritance law: Revolutionary changes after 80 years
Greece introduces revolutionary inheritance law changes after 80 years, featuring inheritance contracts, joint wills, and enhanced rights for spouses and partners.
Holiday store hours: How shops will operate during Christmas season
Discover when stores close during Greece’s Christmas holiday hours from December 11 to January 2, including special schedules for Athens and Piraeus retailers.
Patras – Pyrgos Highway: Final 10 km section opens to traffic by AVAX
AVAX completes the final 10km section of the Patras-Pyrgos highway, opening the entire modern motorway to traffic with official inauguration by PM Mitsotakis.
Greece allocates €50 million in compensation for sheep and goat plague
Greece provides €50 million in compensation to livestock farmers affected by sheep and goat plague, offering the highest EU payments for culled animals.