Supermarket prices drop for first time in 18 months
Greek supermarket prices fall for the first time in 18 months, with fresh produce leading the drop — but ready meals and beverages continue to rise.
Economy
Oil prices drop below $80: US-Iran deal hopes push Brent lower
Brent crude falls below $80 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal talks advance, easing global supply fears and lifting stock markets to new highs.
Greek Banks to Issue Over €15 Billion in Loans in 2026
Greek banks are set to issue over €15 billion in loans in 2026, leading the Eurozone in business lending with an 11.28% growth rate.
Greece pays €4.2M in livestock compensation for foot-and-mouth and pox outbreaks
Greece’s Ministry of Rural Development is paying €4.2M in compensation to 176 farms for 75,316 animals culled due to foot-and-mouth disease and sheep pox.
Greece Pays €23M to 281,000 Island Residents Under Ferry Subsidy Program
Greece distributes €23.2M to over 281,000 island residents, completing the 2025 Transport Equivalent ferry subsidy program under Minister Kikilias.
Greek Ministry: Price freeze measures begin to show real results
Greece’s Ministry of Development reports supermarket inflation dropped to -0.47% in July, as the government’s price freeze initiative delivers results.
myAGRO platform launches for 2026 farm subsidy applications
Greece’s myAGRO platform is now open for 2026 farm subsidy applications, introducing digital pre-filling, geospatial checks, and an October 16 deadline.
Fire victims housing subsidy: Up to €500/month in emergency rental aid
Greek wildfire victims can receive up to €500/month in emergency housing aid. Find out who qualifies and how to apply for the temporary housing subsidy.
British tourists return strong: 50.9% surge in Greece tourism revenue
British tourists are surging back to Greece in 2026, with arrivals up 35.9% and tourism revenues soaring 50.9% to €736M in just five months.
Greece’s housing crisis: 56.3% of young adults still living with parents
Over 56% of Greeks aged 25–34 still live with their parents — nearly double the EU average — as soaring rents and low wages make independent living unaffordable.
Fuel prices in Greece set to drop as oil prices fall
Greece fuel prices are set to drop as Brent crude falls below $84/barrel. Here’s what drivers can expect at the pump in the coming days.
Foreign platforms dominate online trade — new pressures for Greek businesses
Greek e-commerce is booming, but foreign platforms are capturing 80% of European shoppers. Can local businesses compete in 2025?