Greece announces €1.7 billion tax relief package for 2025
Greece unveils €1.7 billion tax relief package targeting families, employees, pensioners, property owners and security forces with immediate income benefits.
Economy
School supplies prices skyrocket this year – Detailed increases by product
School supply prices surge up to 54% this year, creating financial strain for parents as back-to-school shopping becomes increasingly expensive nationwide.
Transferring money via Iris? What you need to know to avoid tax issues
Digital IRIS transfers revolutionize payments but raise tax questions. Learn what counts as taxable income and how to avoid issues with tax authorities.
Swiss franc loans: New government proposal offers discounts up to 25%
Greece’s government proposes new Swiss franc loan settlement with discounts up to 25% for qualifying borrowers. Strict criteria limit access to maximum benefits.
Mortgage loans: Interest rate conversion to fixed for 50,000 borrowers
Greek banks offer 50,000 mortgage borrowers conversion from variable to fixed interest rates, providing significant financial relief and payment predictability.
Turkish investors dominate Golden Visa with 152% surge in Greece
Turkish investors lead Greece’s Golden Visa program with 152% surge, reaching 2,449 permits by July 2024 amid Turkey’s economic instability and program changes.
My Home II program: Only 2,600 families got housing with €280M loans
Greece’s My Home II housing program has only helped 2,600 families secure homes with €280M in loans, representing just 14% of the total €2B budget after nine months.
Pitsillis: Supporting legal trade and healthy entrepreneurship is AADE’s commitment
Greece’s tax authority AADE enhances business competitiveness through digital customs reforms, reducing bureaucracy and supporting legal trade growth.
Working pensioners in Greece reach record participation with monthly increases up to €120
Over 230,000 Greek pensioners continue working under new 2024 regulations, earning pension increases up to €120 monthly while maintaining their retirement benefits.
Greece achieves historic employment record in first seven months of 2025
Greece sets historic employment record with 319,843 new jobs created in first seven months of 2025, marking highest performance since data collection began in 2001.
Tax authority cracks down on unpaid 2020 vehicle fees
Greece’s tax authority launches crackdown on unpaid 2020 vehicle fees, sending electronic notices to thousands of owners before December deadline.
Personal difference integration: Over 650,000 retirees to see pension increases
Greek government plans pension increases for over 650,000 retirees through personal difference integration, ending years of frozen benefits.