Tax bill cuts penalties and introduces crypto controls
Greece introduces sweeping tax reforms with reduced penalties for VAT returns, strict cryptocurrency monitoring rules, and new cash payment limits over €500.
Economy
Fuel pass and farmer support measures head to Parliament Monday
Greece introduces 300 million euro fuel subsidies and farmer support package amid Middle East war impact. Parliament to vote on diesel subsidies and digital fuel cards.
Vertical Corridor: Gas operators agree with EU Commission on annual pricing
Major breakthrough as gas operators reach deal with EU Commission on competitive annual pricing for the Vertical Corridor energy route serving Southeast Europe.
Greece raises minimum wage to €920: Focus on worker income boost
Greece announces minimum wage increase to €920, prioritizing worker income boost within economic capabilities while supporting small businesses.
Fuel Pass 2026: Platform opens next week, eligible citizens get up to €60
Greece’s Fuel Pass 2026 platform launches next week offering €25-60 fuel subsidies to 2.8 million citizens, with island residents receiving maximum support.
Greece digitizes seizure lifting process for faster debt relief
Greece’s tax authority digitizes seizure lifting procedures starting April 2026, enabling faster debt relief and reduced bureaucracy for taxpayers.
Greece posts €3bn primary surplus in Jan-Feb 2026 budget
Greece achieves €3bn primary surplus in early 2026, beating targets despite energy tax shortfall as government maintains strong fiscal discipline.
New minimum wage rises to €920: Net pay workers will take home
Greece raises minimum wage to €920 from April 1st – the sixth consecutive increase since 2019. Find out the exact net pay workers will take home monthly.
Bloomberg: Trump team considers oil at $200 per barrel scenario
Trump administration reportedly examining oil price scenarios up to $200 per barrel amid Iran conflict, though White House denies considering such extreme levels.
Oil: IEA “ready” for new strategic petroleum reserve release “if needed”
IEA chief announces readiness for additional strategic oil reserve releases amid Middle East conflict, following record 400 million barrel emergency deployment.
Chevron seismic surveys south of Crete set for 2026 completion
Greece accelerates energy exploration with Chevron, targeting seismic surveys south of Crete by 2026 amid Europe’s search for alternative energy sources.
Greece’s major comeback: Return to developed markets after crisis
Greece approaches MSCI upgrade to developed market status after dramatic economic recovery from 2015 crisis, potentially attracting billions in international investment.