Public sector salary increases: New 35-40 euro monthly boosts from April 2026
Greek public sector employees set for new salary increases of 35-40 euros monthly from April 2026, with starting wages reaching 950 euros by 2027.
Economy
Greeks choose overseas holidays: Top destinations and spending habits
Greeks increasingly travel abroad with record spending in 2024, shifting from Balkan destinations to higher-cost Central and Northern European countries.
Greek unemployment drops 6.2% in July: 795,588 registered jobseekers
Greece reports 795,588 registered unemployed in July 2025, marking a significant 6.2% decrease compared to the same period last year, signaling economic recovery.
Alexandros Exarchou: Romania is a strategic partner for AKTOR Group
AKTOR Group’s CEO reveals ambitious expansion plans for Romania, targeting €3.7 billion in projects by 2030 as the construction giant positions itself as a strategic partner.
Athens court halts dismissals of workers over 65 in DYPA programs
Athens court issues landmark ruling protecting workers aged 65-74 in DYPA employment programs from dismissals, allowing them to complete retirement contributions.
Tax Authority cracks down on inflated VAT refunds worth €2 billion
Greek Tax Authority launches major crackdown on suspicious VAT refund claims, targeting €2 billion in additional revenue through systematic audits and anti-fraud measures.
Greek finance ministry announces tax cuts and housing measures
Greece announces €1.5 billion economic reform package targeting middle-class households earning €20,000-50,000, featuring permanent tax cuts and housing measures.
Greek tax authority cracks down on tourist destinations with over 100 violations in one week
Greek tax inspectors crack down on tourist businesses with over 100 violations discovered in popular destinations during August sweep operations.
Greek banks hit liquidity peak as deposits surge past €200bn
Greek banks reach peak liquidity with deposits soaring to 15-year highs above €200bn. Strong capital reserves enable growth and shareholder distributions.
Rising inflation “gallops ahead” as experts warn of further price hikes this fall
Greek consumers face mounting inflation pressure as fruit prices surge 19.3% year-over-year, with experts warning of further price hikes this fall across food sectors.
Greece achieves record primary surplus for second year running
Greece records mammoth primary surplus of 7.96 billion euros in seven months, nearly triple the annual target, driven by soaring tax revenues and electronic transactions.
Greek retirement surge: Record applications in 2025-2026 ahead of age limits rise
Greece faces record retirement applications in 2025-2026 as workers rush to retire before potential age limit increases and benefit from new pension calculations.