Meat prices surge due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Meat prices in Greece set to rise significantly due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock, with beef increasing by €1 per kilo from October.
Economy
Airbnb explosion: Over 1 million short-term rental beds in Greece
Greece’s Airbnb market hits record high with over 1 million beds as government introduces new restrictions in popular tourist destinations from October 1st.
5+1 secrets for higher pensions: How not to lose up to €260 monthly
Discover how to maximize your pension benefits and avoid losing up to €260 monthly. Learn the critical mistakes that reduce retirement income in Greece.
Last chance for rent subsidy: What 950,000 beneficiaries need to know before the critical deadline
Nearly one million Greek citizens have days left to claim rent subsidies up to 800 euros. Deadline: September 30th for tax return code 081 completion.
Meat, milk and feta prices soar due to livestock disease outbreak
Disease outbreak in sheep and goats drives meat prices up 20% and threatens major dairy price hikes across Greece’s food market.
Housing crisis: Property prices rise again as Airbnb permits face new restrictions
Greek property prices surge 7.3% as government extends Airbnb permit bans to five more regions including Thessaloniki, Santorini amid deepening housing crisis.
Pierrakakis announces digital platform to track tax relief benefits
Greece’s Finance Minister announces digital platform allowing citizens to track benefits from new tax relief measures, launching within 15 days.
Property prices soar for older homes in Greece as buyers shift focus
Greek property prices surge 7.3% in Q2 2025, with older homes outpacing new builds as buyers shift focus to more affordable housing options over five years old.
Monthly VAT returns become mandatory for more businesses from October 1
Greece expands mandatory monthly VAT returns to more businesses from October 1st as part of efforts to enhance tax transparency and reduce evasion.
Payment schedule e-EFKA and DYPA: September 22-26 disbursements
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces €1.26 billion in payments to 2.5 million beneficiaries through e-EFKA pensions and DYPA employment benefits from September 22-26.
Lamda: New homes coming to Hellinikon with secured revenue of €1.77bn
Lamda Development secures €1.77bn in contracts for Hellinikon Phase I, with 93% of Little Athens homes sold and new residential units launching by 2026.
Coffee prices hit 45-year high as Greece considers tax cuts
Coffee prices in Greece soar 18.5% to 45-year highs as global supply crisis hits consumers hard. Government considers tax cuts to ease burden on coffee lovers.