Child benefit A21: Platform closes Wednesday temporarily
Greek child benefit platform A21 temporarily closes Wednesday for payment processing of 6th bi-monthly installment, blocking new applications until completion.
Economy
Power theft crackdown: Tax authority and grid operator unite for swift cross-checks
Greek authorities launch major crackdown on power theft using tax data cross-checks and digital tools. Tourist areas face highest violation rates as fines increase.
Rent refund: Common mistakes that cut benefits – SOS guide for corrective tax declarations
Greek tenants who missed full rent refunds can file corrective tax declarations without penalties until January 15. Learn about common mistakes and deadlines.
Christmas bonus 2025: Earlier payment – How it’s calculated and when you’ll receive it
Greek employees will receive their Christmas bonus earlier this year due to the December 21st payment date falling on Sunday. Learn how the bonus is calculated.
Rent subsidy mistakes: Why payments were cut and how to fix them
Thousands of Greek tenants received much lower rent subsidies than expected due to declaration errors. Learn how to fix mistakes and claim full benefits.
Rent refund: Second chance until December 30th – How to claim additional money
Greek government extends deadline until December 30th for citizens to claim additional rent refund money through amended tax declarations.
Donohoe hands Eurogroup “ring” to Pierrakakis as Greek finance minister travels to Ireland
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis travels to Ireland to meet Pascal Donohoe as he emerges as frontrunner for Eurogroup presidency succession.
Greece announces 148,500 new public sector jobs by 2029
Greece unveils massive public sector expansion with 148,500 new jobs by 2029, minimum wage rising to €950, and €14 billion pension increases in ambitious economic plan.
Greece’s electrical grid connection saves €5 billion by 2035
Greece’s massive electrical grid connection project linking Crete to the mainland will save €5 billion by 2035 while cutting CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons annually.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis confirmed as candidate for Eurogroup presidency
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis officially confirmed as candidate for Eurogroup presidency, positioned as favorite due to strong EPP backing.
Black Friday discounts reach 40% max: why Greek retailers can’t offer deeper cuts
Greek retailers limit Black Friday discounts to 40% due to market constraints, while retail sector faces stagnation amid rising operational costs and inflation.
Expensive four years ahead: Greek households and businesses face €10.7 billion in additional taxes by 2029
Greek households and businesses face €10.7 billion in additional taxes by 2029, while inflation continues to pressure incomes despite planned support measures.