Greece opens tax cut window from 3bn VAT gap closure benefits
Greece plans major tax cuts for workers from 2026 using 3bn euros gained from closing VAT gap through digital tools and reduced tax evasion.
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Greece to raise retirement age limits after 2027: Life expectancy rises
Greece plans to raise retirement age limits by 1.5-2 years after 2027 as life expectancy increases, following OECD recommendations and demographic trends.
Alpha Bank completes AstroBank acquisition to become Cyprus’ third largest bank
Alpha Bank completes AstroBank acquisition for €205 million, positioning itself as Cyprus’ third largest bank with 5% EPS increase expected.
Kaizen Gaming’s Betano wins “Brand of the Year” at EGR Awards 2025
Kaizen Gaming’s Betano wins “Brand of the Year” at EGR Marketing Awards 2025, alongside “Innovation in Sports Betting” and “Best Native App” recognitions.
Athenian Brewery: Steep increase in socio-economic impact in Greece
Athenian Brewery reports €763M added value in 2024, marking 85% growth since 2021 while contributing 0.32% to Greece’s GDP and supporting 37,000 jobs.
Trump: Both Iran and Israel violated the ceasefire – “I am dissatisfied with Tehran, more so with Tel Aviv”
Trump criticizes both Israel and Iran for ceasefire violations, expressing greater dissatisfaction with Israel’s actions after NATO summit departure.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis: UniCredit’s investment is a resounding proof of confidence in the Greek economy
Greek Finance Minister welcomes UniCredit’s strategic investment in Alpha Bank as proof of renewed confidence in Greece’s economic recovery and stability.
Arrest for espionage in Souda: The 26-year-old Azeri was given a deadline to apologize
Azerbaijani national arrested for espionage at Greece’s strategic Souda Bay naval base after collecting thousands of photos of military installations.
Chios wildfire: 444 firefighters battle scattered blazes for third day
Massive wildfire in Chios enters third day as 444 firefighters battle scattered blazes. Multiple evacuations ordered as smoke reaches Cyclades and Crete.
Vasilis Kikilias: Oil prices show de-escalation in recent hours
Greek Maritime Minister announces oil price de-escalation and 32% ferry ticket reduction while warning against profiteering amid geopolitical tensions.
Greek foreign minister holds talks with Lebanon counterpart
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis discusses Middle East developments and bilateral cooperation with Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji.
Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut receives honorary doctorate from University of Athens Medical School
Serbian Prime Minister and renowned endocrinologist Djuro Macut receives honorary doctorate from University of Athens Medical School, strengthening Greece-Serbia ties.
Von der Leyen warns on migration: “Libya is using human lives”
Von der Leyen announces European mission to Libya as migration flows surge 173% to Greece, warning against instrumentalizing human lives for political purposes.
Hatzidakis: “Limited economic impact if Middle East ceasefire holds”
Greek Deputy PM says Middle East ceasefire could limit economic impact on Greece, with tourism and oil prices key concerns amid regional tensions.
Growing fears over Bank of Chania collapse and Stournaras’ concerns
Bank of Chania faces potential collapse as regulators sound alarm over missing 70 million euros, raising concerns for Greek financial stability.
Lebanon: Three killed in Israeli drone strikes
Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon kill three people, with verified video showing burning vehicle on Kafrjyal road.
Worrying signs in hospitality: Significant drop in consumption of beer, soft drinks, water
Greek hospitality sector faces alarming 10% drop in beverage consumption as tourism slows and consumers tighten spending amid economic pressures.
Breathalyzer: Over 7,000 checks in 5 days, 13 arrests
Greek police conduct massive breathalyzer operation, checking over 7,600 drivers in 5 days. 138 violations detected, 13 arrests made under new stricter DUI laws.
NASA satellite dormant since 1967 sends signal of “incredibly powerful energy burst”
A NASA satellite inactive since 1967 suddenly emitted a powerful energy burst, puzzling scientists who traced the signal to decades of accumulated electricity.
Athens traffic plan: Major infrastructure projects to ease congestion
Athens unveils ambitious traffic relief plan with major highway extensions, new tunnels, and strategic junctions to solve the city’s chronic congestion crisis.