Christos Koutras Blasts €3 Billion Unpaid Electricity Bills in Greece

During the broadcast of the TV program “Atairiastoi”, Greek journalist Christos Koutras reacted angrily to a report that unpaid electricity bills to energy suppliers in Greece have reached about €3 billion. He argued that the debt is being passed on to consumers, inflating electricity tariffs for those who pay on time.

Koutras quoted his frustration, saying, “I pay everything, I’m …? Obviously I am,” and accused irresponsible consumers of causing a “hat” of six euro‑cents per kilowatt‑hour to be added to everyone’s bill. The discussion highlighted how a large amount of delinquent accounts is affecting the cost of electricity for the broader public.