Monthly VAT returns become mandatory for more businesses from October 1
Greece expands mandatory monthly VAT returns to more businesses from October 1st as part of efforts to enhance tax transparency and reduce evasion.
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Property prices soar for older homes in Greece as buyers shift focus
Greek property prices surge 7.3% in Q2 2025, with older homes outpacing new builds as buyers shift focus to more affordable housing options over five years old.
Pierrakakis announces digital platform to track tax relief benefits
Greece’s Finance Minister announces digital platform allowing citizens to track benefits from new tax relief measures, launching within 15 days.
Payment schedule e-EFKA and DYPA: September 22-26 disbursements
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces €1.26 billion in payments to 2.5 million beneficiaries through e-EFKA pensions and DYPA employment benefits from September 22-26.
Strike October 1: Athens road closures and public transport updates
Nationwide 24-hour strike hits Athens on October 1, 2025. Major disruptions expected to public transport, road closures around Syntagma Square, and all public services.
Mount Athos earthquake damage: Ancient monasteries withstand seismic activity with traditional anti-seismic design
Mount Athos monasteries show remarkable earthquake resilience thanks to ancient anti-seismic construction methods, with damage assessments revealing limited structural impact.
Attiki Odos: Car catches fire after Paiania junction, traffic delays
Car fire on Attiki Odos highway causes major traffic delays near Athens airport. Right lane closed after Paiania junction incident.
All-day school program: New enrollment changes spark parent protests
Greece changes all-day school enrollment mid-year, requiring parents to prove need through documentation. New priority system favors working families.
Shocking case in Greece: Man sentenced for chaining 14 dogs
Greek court sentences 47-year-old man for chaining 14 dogs in warehouse. Case highlights strict animal welfare laws with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment.
Wolf sighting in Halkidiki raises safety concerns – Regional authorities issue guidelines
Wolf sighting in Halkidiki’s Neos Marmaras prompts safety warnings from regional authorities. Guidelines issued for residents and tourists visiting forested areas.
81-year-old driving school owner brutally attacked in Piraeus
81-year-old driving school owner in Piraeus brutally attacked by hooded assailants, requiring surgery. Daughter found her “covered in blood” after desperate call.
Autumn Equinox 2025: When is the official start of fall?
The Autumn Equinox 2025 arrives September 22nd, officially marking fall’s start. Discover when day equals night and the science behind this celestial event.
Bus driver shortage crisis: 700 out of 3,100 claim illness
Greek transport official announces crackdown on bus drivers allegedly faking illness, with 700 out of 3,100 drivers claiming health issues affecting services.
Maximos Charakopoulos elected new secretary of New Democracy parliamentary group
Maximos Charakopoulos elected as new secretary of New Democracy’s parliamentary group, replacing late Apostolos Vesyropoulos after PM Mitsotakis’ nomination.
Parliament showdown: Konstantopoulou vs Mylonakis over OPEKEPE memo scandal
Greek Parliament faces heated confrontation as opposition leader Konstantopoulou demands answers from Deputy Minister Mylonakis over surveillance scandal.
Inside New Democracy parliamentary group: MPs’ reactions to Mitsotakis speech
New Democracy MPs submit proposals to PM Mitsotakis in closed caucus session focusing on regional development, demographics, and rural support.
Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed as US Ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle becomes first female US Ambassador to Greece after Senate confirmation. “Greatest honor of my life,” she says in first statement.
TikTok deal: What the US-China agreement could mean for millions
A landmark US-China TikTok deal could reshape how millions access the popular app, with ByteDance licensing its algorithm while maintaining control.
Peru: 12-million-year-old dolphin fossil discovered almost intact
Scientists discover remarkably preserved 12-million-year-old dolphin fossil in Peru’s Ocucaje desert, offering new insights into prehistoric marine life.
Von der Leyen proposes 19th Russia sanctions package to EU states
EU Commission President von der Leyen proposes 19th sanctions package against Russia while calling Moscow to join peace negotiations.