November payments from OPEKEPE: Who will receive funds in accounts
Greek farmers to receive November payments from OPEKEPE including fuel tax refunds and agricultural subsidies totaling over 600 million euros.
Economy
Greek postal service ELTA collapses as competitor ACS thrives
Greek postal giant ELTA loses one-third of revenue while competitor ACS grows 34.6%, highlighting dramatic market shift in Greece’s booming courier industry.
2026 vehicle registration fees now available on myCAR platform
Greece’s 2026 vehicle registration fees are now available on myCAR platform with payment deadline December 31, 2025. Fees remain frozen without increases.
Which Sundays will stores be open: Complete guide with dates and hours
Complete guide to Sunday store hours in 2025: Find out which Sundays retail stores will be open for holiday shopping, including Christmas and New Year periods.
Heating allowance 2025: Application process begins – First payment
Greece’s heating allowance 2025 applications open November 10. First payments start mid-December with amounts up to €1,200 for coldest regions.
Greece becomes strategic energy hub: Top Trump officials visit
Greece emerges as strategic energy hub as top Trump officials visit Athens for crucial talks on US-Europe energy cooperation and natural gas infrastructure.
Night electricity rates: How the winter schedule works
Greece’s winter night electricity rates began November 1st, offering cheaper power from 2-5 AM and 12-3 PM until March 2026. Learn how to check eligibility.
US Interior Secretary Doug Bergum: “Greece is a crucial energy ally”
US Interior Secretary Doug Bergum calls Greece a “crucial energy ally” as the US deepens strategic cooperation to help Europe reduce Russian gas dependence.
Greece launches new housing relief program with 50% subsidies
Greece introduces new housing program offering 50% subsidies up to €25,000 for renovating closed apartments built 1950-1990 to combat housing crisis.
Tax cuts for rental transparency: Greece’s plan for fair taxation
Greece plans rental tax cuts tied to income transparency. New digital property registry and banking requirements aim to combat tax evasion and control prices.
Salary increases up to €560 by 2026: The complete guide
Major salary increases up to €560 coming to Greek public and private sectors from April 1st, with over 200,000 workers unlocking €1,000+ salaries by year-end.
New tax system: Benefits for parents and high earners, unfair to low incomes
Greece’s Economic and Social Committee reveals new tax system benefits high earners and working parents while disadvantaging low-income workers and pensioners.