Golden visa surge: Greece sees 31% jump in applications from China, Turkey, Israel
Greece’s golden visa program attracts record interest with 31% surge in applications, led by Turkish, Israeli, and Chinese investors seeking European residency.
Economy
Greek hotels in “sell-off”: Luxury rooms slashed to Airbnb prices
Greek hotels slash prices dramatically as luxury rooms in Mykonos, Paros, Santorini drop to Airbnb levels amid short-term rental competition crisis.
Greece’s Thessaloniki International Trade Fair package: salary and pension increases for 2026
Greece announces €1.76bn package bringing tax cuts and salary increases for workers, pensioners, and public sector employees starting 2026.
Greece unveils €3.7 billion investment boost with new business support
Greece announces massive €3.7 billion investment package featuring SME funding, defense sector incentives, and Recovery Fund initiatives to boost economic growth.
Greece announces 30% VAT cuts for islands with under 20,000 residents
Greece cuts VAT by 30% for islands under 20,000 residents starting 2026, supporting remote Aegean communities and boosting local economies.
Greece announces major military and police salary increases
Greece announces major salary increases for military and police personnel, averaging €110 monthly from October under comprehensive pay scale reforms.
Greece abolishes 10% subscription TV tax from January 2026
Greece officially abolishes the 10% subscription TV tax from January 2026, providing relief to over 1 million households and businesses nationwide.
Greece eliminates income tax for foundations and bequests from 2026
Greece announces major tax reform eliminating income tax for foundations and bequests from 2026, part of broader middle-class relief package worth €43M annually.
How families with three children benefit from new tax measures
New legislation grants lifelong benefits to three-child families with significant tax reductions, birth allowances up to €3,500, and comprehensive financial support.
Greek pensions: 200,000 retirees to get increases in 2026
Greek government announces pension increases for 650,000 retirees starting 2026, with gradual abolition of personal difference over two years.
When employees will see income improvement: detailed changes from 2026
Greek PM announces major tax reforms starting 2026, including rental tax cuts and property tax reductions, with employees seeing income improvements from January.
Real estate: Mitsotakis opens door to further rental income tax cuts within 1-2 months
Greek PM hints at additional rental income tax cuts within 1-2 months, following recent reductions benefiting 150,000 property owners with new 25% tax rate.