Recovery Fund: €210 million private investments in Megalopolis
Greece advances €31.5 billion Recovery Fund utilization with major private investments and housing program success, targeting full implementation by 2026.
Economy
Athens Stock Exchange: General Index at 1,961.82 points, marginal 0.05% rise
Athens Stock Exchange opens with marginal 0.05% gain at 1,961.82 points as European markets show caution over tariff developments and inflation impact.
How Trump’s new tariffs will impact Greece’s economy
UBS analysis shows Greece faces mild economic impact from Trump’s new tariffs, with GDP effect limited to 0.15 percentage points despite high export exposure.
Summer sales 2025: Don’t buy summer items – Secrets to come out ahead
Summer sales 2025 guide: Learn when they end, which Sundays stores are open, and how to avoid fake offers to get the best deals this season.
Greek business turnover rises 5.4% while museum visitors increase 3.8%
Greek businesses see 5.4% turnover growth in May while museum visits rise 3.8% in March, with archaeological sites also showing positive visitor trends.
Budget family vacations: Where to go with €1,000 – Tips and alternatives
Discover how families can plan affordable summer vacations in Greece with just €1,000. Expert tips on budget destinations, alternatives, and hidden costs.
Greek budget surplus reaches €4.6 billion in first half 2025
Greece’s state budget shows remarkable strength with tax revenues reaching €32.29 billion in H1 2025, creating a €4.6 billion primary surplus.
Land Registry launches Electronic Pledge Registry – What it includes
Greece’s Land Registry launches Electronic Pledge Registry, a digital platform for registering security interests in movable assets and claims nationwide.
DYPA: deadline for third cycle business entrepreneurship program
DYPA announces July 18 deadline for third cycle entrepreneurship program applications. €14,800 grants available for unemployed to start new businesses in Greece.
Greece opens applications for €750 training voucher program
Greece launches €750 training voucher program for 170,000 unemployed and employed workers, focusing on digital, green and financial literacy skills development.
Express pensions from EFKA: One-month processing after digitization
EFKA introduces express pension processing within one month of application, revolutionizing Greece’s retirement system through advanced digitization technology.
Greece ranks second in EU for vacation poverty as nearly half can’t afford week-long holidays
Nearly half of Greeks cannot afford week-long vacations, placing Greece second in EU tourism exclusion rankings according to latest Eurostat data for 2024.