ECB holds key interest rates steady for seventh consecutive meeting
ECB maintains key interest rates unchanged for seventh straight meeting amid Middle East war concerns and rising energy prices affecting eurozone inflation outlook.
Economy
Greece cuts growth forecast to 2% as inflation soars to 3.2%
Greece revises growth forecast down to 2% while inflation jumps to 3.2% amid Middle East energy crisis, leaving limited fiscal space for new measures.
Overdue debts halt 72-installment payment plan amid debt explosion
Greece’s 72-installment debt payment plan faces uncertainty as overdue tax debts surge to 114.5 billion euros, raising concerns about participation rates.
Fuel Pass countdown: Platform closes Thursday for applications
Greece’s Fuel Pass application deadline approaches as platform closes Thursday. Subsidies range from €25-60 based on income and vehicle type.
Social tourism platform struggles with low response rates: DYPA chief
Greece’s social tourism platform faces technical difficulties as DYPA extends application deadline amid low response rates and over 340,000 submissions.
Dijsselbloem to Pierrakakis: “I’m proud the Greek finance minister now chairs the Eurogroup”
Former Eurogroup chief Dijsselbloem praises Greece’s economic transformation as current president Pierrakakis leads the eurozone finance ministers’ group.
Bank of America: ECB rates on hold through April amid uncertainty
Bank of America expects ECB interest rates to stay unchanged in April as Middle East tensions and fuel price volatility keep central bank cautious.
Tax lottery draw: Check if you won up to €50,000
Greece’s 55th tax lottery draw offers prizes up to €50,000 for March transactions. Check if you’re among the lucky winners in this month’s electronic payment draw.
Oil prices surge: Brent crude breaks $110 barrier, heading to new highs
Oil prices surge as Brent crude breaks $110, heading to new highs amid war tensions and supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fuel Pass: Platform open until April 30 for all citizens
Greece’s Fuel Pass platform stays open until April 30, 2026, with over 2.55 million applications submitted. Subsidies range from €25-60 based on income and vehicle type.
Papastaurou: Balcony solar panels strengthen energy democracy
Greece introduces ‘balcony solar panels’ enabling citizens to install 800W systems, strengthening energy democracy and reducing household energy costs nationwide.
Digital delivery note: Second phase launched May 1st amid calls for extension
Greece implements phase two of mandatory digital delivery notes from May 1st as thousands of businesses push for extension, citing readiness concerns.