Kostis Hatzidakis: 5 key priorities for innovation and competitiveness
Greece’s Deputy PM outlines five strategic priorities to boost innovation and competitiveness, addressing challenges from EU reports on economic transformation.
Economy
Athens Stock Exchange falls 0.19% to 1,914.71 points
Athens Stock Exchange General Price Index drops 0.19% to 1,914.71 points as market corrects after four consecutive rising sessions with 2.68% total gains.
“Mini Recovery Fund”: €8 billion flows to society – New home energy program and support for 1.5 million vulnerable households
Greece allocates €8 billion from European funds to boost citizens’ daily lives through energy programs, social housing, and transport upgrades benefiting 1.5 million households.
DYPA: Applications open for 30 Higher Vocational Training Schools
Greece’s DYPA opens applications for 30 Higher Vocational Training Schools offering 41 in-demand specializations starting July 8th, 2025.
Stournaras: Essential to preserve central bank independence
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras criticizes political pressure on central banks, emphasizing the need for monetary policy independence amid global tensions.
OPEKEPE: Special AADE plan to recover illegal subsidies
Greek tax authorities launch massive operation to recover millions in illegal agricultural subsidies, targeting fraudulent OPEKEPE payments with police support.
Enrico Letta: Greece pulled back from the abyss – EU must help with migration and high energy costs
Former Italian PM Enrico Letta praises Greece’s economic recovery while urging EU support for migration and energy cost challenges facing the country.
Summer sales 2025: Countdown begins – Which Sunday stores open
Summer sales 2025 kick off July 14 across Greece, lasting until August 31. Stores can open voluntarily on Sunday, July 20, offering consumers bargain prices.
Summer sales 2025: When they start, what applies
Summer sales 2025 begin July 14 and run until August 31, offering consumers significant savings opportunities with special Sunday shopping hours.
Greek supermarket prices drop in June – detergents cheaper, meat costs more
Greek supermarket prices fell 0.35% in June 2025, with detergents and cleaning products showing the biggest drops while fresh meat prices surged 10.8%.
Greece cruise tax rises to €20 for Mykonos and Santorini from July 21
Greece implements €20 cruise tax on Mykonos and Santorini from July 21. British tourists react as Independent covers the controversial tourism levy.
Greek tax authority reveals 1 in 3 taxpayers face higher bills
Greek tax authority data reveals 1 in 3 taxpayers face additional bills averaging €1,891, up 16.1% from last year as deadline approaches.