Electricity bills: Emergency subsidy plan due to price hikes – Three scenarios
Greece plans emergency electricity bill subsidies amid Middle East crisis driving energy prices above $100/barrel. Three crisis scenarios under government review.
Economy
New public sector salaries: Extra €40 monthly from April 1st
Greek public sector employees receive €40 monthly salary boost from April 1st, with detailed breakdown of new pay scales across all government categories and positions.
Greek fuel subsidy launches today: Platform opens at 5 PM
Greece launches fuel subsidy program today at 5 PM. Citizens can receive up to €50 in fuel aid with payments starting before Easter for early applicants.
Stournaras: “Political stability is key to economic resilience”
Bank of Greece Governor highlights political stability as crucial for economic resilience amid Middle East tensions and global uncertainty.
Fuel Pass opens Easter Monday: Who gets up to €60 and when
Greece’s Fuel Pass platform launches Easter Monday offering fuel subsidies up to €60. Applications open through vouchers.gov.gr with payments within 48 hours.
Greece locks debt settlement interest rates until 2027
Greece freezes debt settlement interest rates until 2027, providing stability for thousands of taxpayers amid volatile financial conditions and inflation concerns.
Marinakis announces €65,000 fines for fuel price cap violations
Greek government imposes €65,000 in fines on 13 gas stations for violating fuel price caps, with half of inspected stations in Rhodes found breaking regulations.
Minimum wage increase: What businesses must do by end of April
Greece raises minimum wage to 920 euros with businesses required to comply by April end, benefiting 1.5 million workers with increases up to 485 euros annually.
Oil prices surge: US WTI crude tops Brent, breaks $110 barrier
US WTI crude oil surpasses Brent for the first time, breaking $110 per barrel amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf region.
Citi Bank moves Paris and Frankfurt staff to remote work amid threats
Citi Bank moves Paris and Frankfurt employees to remote work following threats against US banks. Enhanced security measures implemented across France.
Fuel Pass: Who will be paid before Easter (Video)
Greece’s Fuel Pass program opens April 6th. Citizens receive payments within 2 days of application, with amounts ranging from €25-€60 based on vehicle type.
International Energy Agency: Oil supply disruptions to hit Europe in April
International Energy Agency warns Europe faces major oil supply crisis in April as Middle East disruptions threaten global energy markets and economic growth.