Athens property prices soar: Even working-class neighborhoods now unaffordable
Athens property prices surge dramatically in Q3 2025, with working-class neighborhoods seeing increases up to 27.4%, making housing unaffordable for families.
Economy
Heating allowance: When platform opens and eligibility criteria
Greece’s heating allowance platform opens in November 2025. Learn income limits, eligible fuels, and payment schedules for winter energy support.
Parental leave allowance: Beneficiaries, requirements and application process
Essential guide to parental leave allowance in Greece: eligibility, requirements, application process, and payment details for working parents.
Greece submits budget draft with €1.7bn support measures
Greece submits €1.7bn budget draft featuring tax cuts, pension increases, and rent rebates while projecting 2.4% growth amid global uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
IRIS QR payments mandatory from November 1st: How it affects shops
New IRIS QR payment system becomes mandatory for all Greek stores from November 1st, 2025. Learn how this digital transformation affects businesses and consumers.
Major changes coming to insurance fund benefits in 2026
Greece introduces major insurance fund reforms in 2026, unifying benefits and increasing pregnancy allowances while standardizing funeral expenses across all funds.
Greece credit rating upgraded to “BBB” by Japanese agency R&I
Greece receives BBB credit rating upgrade from Japanese agency R&I, reflecting strong economic growth, fiscal stability, and banking improvements.
Greek debt drops to lowest level since 2009 – Historic decline post-bailout era
Greece’s public debt falls to lowest level since 2009, marking historic recovery from bailout era with debt-to-GDP ratio dropping to 145.4% in 2025.
Greece’s 2026 budget draft: Tax cuts, rent rebates and 2.4% growth
Greece unveils ambitious 2026 budget draft targeting 2.4% economic growth, featuring comprehensive tax relief packages and rent rebates for citizens.
New era for short-term rentals: How new legislation transforms the market
Greece introduces strict new regulations for short-term rentals, transforming the booming Airbnb market with quality standards and compliance checks.
Electricity prices “plunge” to pre-crisis levels: renewable energy plays key role
Electricity prices in Greece have dropped back to pre-crisis levels despite higher gas and carbon costs, with renewable energy expansion playing a crucial role.
Greece introduces 13-hour workday: New labor law details and worker compensation
Greece’s new labor law introduces 13-hour workdays with worker consent, expanded four-day work options, and enhanced flexibility while maintaining 8-hour protections.