Greek Bank Loans Surge 8% in 2026: Housing Loans Jump 15%
Greek banks report 8% loan growth in 2026, with mortgage loans surging 15% and total disbursements reaching €3 billion as credit expansion accelerates.
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Child allowance applications open tomorrow on electronic platform
Greece’s child allowance electronic platform opens tomorrow for 2026 applications. Parents can apply through February 27 to March 11 using Taxisnet credentials.
New pension and tax bill: Lower taxes for farmers’ markets, pension changes and tax-free agricultural fuel
Greece introduces major tax and pension reforms including 30% tax cuts for farmers’ market vendors, direct fuel tax refunds for farmers, and pension adjustments
Greece cracks down on illegal gambling: €800k fines, 10-year prison
Greece introduces sweeping anti-gambling legislation with massive fines up to €800,000, 10-year prison sentences, and website blacklisting to combat illegal betting.
Tempe tragedy survivor’s father: “Pain has no end”
Father of Tempe train crash’s sole survivor from first car makes emotional plea as Greece marks third anniversary of deadly railway disaster.
Greek FBI investigates railway sabotage as officials fear new tragedy
Greek authorities launch major investigation after saboteurs cut railway cables on Athens-Thessaloniki line, raising fears of planned disaster two days before Tempi anniversary.
Greece: 46-year-old remanded in custody for shooting at four minors
46-year-old man remanded in custody for shooting four minors in Aigio, Greece, claiming he fired rifle shots to scare noisy children outside his home.
85-year-old man threatens students with air gun in Greece (Video)
Shocking video shows 85-year-old Greek man threatening middle school students with air gun after noise complaint. Police investigate the incident in Athens.
Critical flooding hits Evros: River levels reach 6.5 meters at Pythio
Critical flooding hits Greece’s Evros River as water levels reach 6.5 meters at Pythio. Drone footage reveals devastating scenes of submerged farmland.
Crete: Angry driver crashes car into mini market after argument
Shocking video shows angry driver deliberately crashing his car into a Crete mini market after heated argument with store owner, causing property damage.
Zakynthos pediatrician suspended over meningitis case
Zakynthos hospital pediatrician suspended after being absent during on-call shift when infant with meningitis needed urgent care. Investigation reveals pattern of absence
Roula Pispirigou seeks prison release with ankle monitor citing health issues
Convicted child killer Roula Pispirigou seeks prison release citing health issues, planning to request house arrest with ankle monitor through disability certification.
New OPEKEPE case file includes only MPs, not ministers – Exclusive
Breaking: New OPEKEPE corruption case targets 10 MPs for immunity lifting, excludes ministers. European prosecutor’s office delays due to phone tap evidence.
Mitsotakis calls Erdogan with birthday wishes on his 72nd birthday
Greek PM Mitsotakis calls Turkish President Erdogan to extend personal birthday wishes as he celebrates his 72nd birthday, highlighting diplomatic ties.
Maria Karystianou: Giorgos Stamatis approached me as Mitsotakis’ representative asking “what do I need” (Video)
Tempi victim’s mother reveals government representative approached her on PM’s behalf, discusses divided families and fight for justice in explosive interview.
Greek PM Mitsotakis visits border region: “Without security there can be no freedom”
Greek PM Mitsotakis visits border region to discuss security and development, emphasizing fence construction and regional safety measures.
Marinakis on wiretapping: “Opposition must decide if it trusts justice”
Greek government spokesman addresses wiretapping scandal and national security issues, confirms Macron’s upcoming Athens visit while denying Iraq involvement.
Tsipras receives legal notice from Dimitriadis over wiretapping comments
Former Greek PM Tsipras defies legal threats over wiretapping scandal comments, vowing to continue speaking out against alleged government surveillance cover-up.
Macron’s Athens visit to sign new defense agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Athens in April to renew defense agreement. France proposes simple five-year extension without modifications.
USS Gerald Ford heads to Israel – will reach destination within 24 hours
USS Gerald Ford departs Greece for Israel amid rising Middle East tensions as Trump considers military action against Iran’s nuclear program.