Dimitris Markopoulos

Greek energy costs and heating aid measures

32 clusters · 192 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Greek officials call for energy crisis support and income protection

The 2026-2027 heating season in Greece is characterized by high energy costs and significant government intervention. Wholesale electricity prices have surged to approximately €238.80 per megawatt-hour, driven by rising

Greek 2027 budget presentation and economic outlook

5 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Greek Parliament approves 2027 budget with 18 million euro increase

Greek government officials have presented and defended the 2027 draft budget, emphasizing the nation’s improved economic standing. Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis reported that Greece has transitioned from being a

Greek economic reforms, digital taxation & pension updates

878 clusters · 529 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece approves 10% cryptocurrency capital gains tax

The Mitsotakis administration is advancing a multi-year economic and digital reform agenda, centered on the transformation of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). AADE is intensifying enforcement through

Tempi train tragedy judicial and political developments

31 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Larissa: Memorial for Tempi train tragedy victims vandalized

The judicial proceedings regarding the Tempi train tragedy continue at the Larissa Court of Appeals. As of late 2026, the trial involves 36 defendants, including former and current officials from the Ministry of Transpor

Greece updates debt restructuring and oversight laws

26 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece introduces new debt settlement options for tax and social security

Greece has implemented a debt restructuring mechanism for tax and social security (EFKA) debts incurred up to December 31, 2024. To address low participation, the government expanded the framework to allow up to 120 mont

Greece: Economic reforms, pensions, and social aid

313 clusters · 283 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece: e-EFKA introduces digital applications for public sector survivor pensions

Greece is advancing extensive economic and social welfare reforms. Legislative proposals for 2026/2027 include a 0.5 percentage point reduction in private sector social security contributions starting April 2027, and a 0

Greek tax administration reforms and Choriatiko scandal

8 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: PASOK calls for tax system transparency amid AADE investigation

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has engaged in both international knowledge sharing and domestic structural changes. In October 2026, AADE Governor Giorgos Pitsilis presented Greece’s digital transfor

Greek political debate over private debt management

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece political dispute intensifies over debt and auctions

Debates in the Greek Parliament have centered on the management of non-performing loans (NPLs) and investment funds. During parliamentary sessions, PASOK MP Alexandros Avlonitis questioned Deputy Finance Minister Dimitri

Greek agricultural diesel tax reform implementation

10 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Thessaly Governor requests relief for farmers regarding agricultural diesel tax

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a plan to implement tax-free agricultural diesel directly at the pump starting November 1, 2026. The initiative is intended to improve liquidity for farmers by providing

Greece: Debt reform, energy relief, and political stability

25 clusters · 172 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces criticism over political legitimacy in Greece

The Greek political landscape remains defined by disputes over private debt management, taxation, and the cost of living. While PASOK and SYRIZA have pushed for debt restructuring and taxes on oligopolies, the government