Banks: Fixed mortgage rates hit 9-year low in Greece
Greek mortgage rates hit 9-year low at 2.95%, making Greece fifth cheapest in eurozone. Fixed-rate loans under 5 years break 3% barrier for first time since 2017.
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Michailidou announces new “Renovate-Rent” program: Up to €36,000 with 90% coverage
Greece’s Minister Domna Michailidou announces expanded housing subsidy program offering up to €36,000 with 90% coverage for renovations and social housing initiatives.
New public sector salaries: Extra €40 monthly from April 1st
Greek public sector employees receive €40 monthly salary boost from April 1st, with detailed breakdown of new pay scales across all government categories and positions.
Electricity bills: Emergency subsidy plan due to price hikes – Three scenarios
Greece plans emergency electricity bill subsidies amid Middle East crisis driving energy prices above $100/barrel. Three crisis scenarios under government review.
Stournaras: “Political stability is key to economic resilience”
Bank of Greece Governor highlights political stability as crucial for economic resilience amid Middle East tensions and global uncertainty.
Greek fuel subsidy launches today: Platform opens at 5 PM
Greece launches fuel subsidy program today at 5 PM. Citizens can receive up to €50 in fuel aid with payments starting before Easter for early applicants.
Marousi arrest: 29-year-old boyfriend detained after woman falls from 4th floor twice
Ukrainian woman survives after falling twice from 4th floor apartment in Marousi. Her 29-year-old Russian boyfriend has been arrested as police investigate.
Armed robbery in Thebes: Masked gunmen steal jewelry and cash
Armed robbery shocks Thebes as four masked gunmen break into home, hold family at gunpoint, and escape with jewelry and substantial cash during Easter week.
Tragedy strikes Theano Fotiou as her son dies suddenly at 49
Greek MP Theano Fotiou mourns the sudden death of her 49-year-old son Vasilis Rizos, who died of a heart attack, sparking condolences from politicians.
Ioanna Touni: Lawyer’s car vandalized amid revenge porn case
High-profile revenge porn case takes new turn as lawyer’s car is vandalized in Thessaloniki, escalating tensions amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Dramatic mountain rescue: 56-year-old climber airlifted from Koutoupa peak in Greece
Dramatic video shows Greek Air Force Super Puma helicopter rescuing injured 56-year-old climber trapped on remote mountain peak after rockfall accident.
Wild robbery in Perama: Posed as buyers, snatched chain from 69-year-old
Two young men posed as car buyers to rob a 69-year-old man in Perama, leading to a high-speed police chase through Athens streets before arrest.
Ministerial incompatibility with MP role: How it works in Europe
Greek PM proposes ministerial-parliamentary incompatibility after 2027 elections, following practices already established in France, Cyprus, and other EU countries.
Kostis Hatzidakis: Greece seeks EU prosecutor to expedite procedures
Greek Deputy PM Kostis Hatzidakis discusses constitutional reforms, energy crisis measures, and calls for faster EU prosecutor procedures on corruption cases.
Greece considers reducing parliament size with minister-MP reforms
Greece’s government considers reducing parliament size alongside minister-MP incompatibility reforms to strengthen democracy and combat clientelism after 2027 elections.
Greek MP Senetakis on OPEKEPE scandal: “I wasn’t asked to resign”
Greek MP Maximos Senetakis defends his role in agricultural subsidy controversy, denying wrongdoing while calling for institutional reform.
Parliament erupts over OPEKEPE scandal and Mitsotakis proposal
Greek Parliament sees fierce debate over OPEKEPE agricultural subsidies scandal and PM Mitsotakis’s proposal to separate minister and MP roles after 2027 elections.
Iran: Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief killed in strike
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief Majid Khatemi killed in reported American-Israeli bombing, marking another significant blow to the regime.
USA Iran: Ceasefire plan under review – Strait of Hormuz reopening considered, 15 ships passed in 24 hours
Iran-USA ceasefire plan emerges as diplomatic breakthrough could reopen crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route, with 15 vessels already granted passage.
US and Iran discuss 45-day ceasefire as Trump ultimatum expires
US-Iran talks on 45-day ceasefire proceed through regional mediators as Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline expires with threats of “living hell.”