Greek government

Greek economic reforms, digital taxation & pension updates

868 clusters · 509 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Greece extends short-term accommodation filing deadline

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

Greek political opposition to Mitsotakis administration

14 clusters · 57 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Greek government spokesperson and PASOK clash over foreign policy

Political opposition in Greece has intensified through critiques of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his administration. Kyriakos Velopoulos, leader of the Greek Solution party, has attacked the government’s econom

Greek 2026-27 education reforms and school year start

112 clusters · 236 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Greece Minister of Education issues message for October 28th anniversary

The 2026-27 academic year in Greece is characterized by significant curriculum reforms, staffing efforts, and social welfare initiatives. The Ministry of Education has introduced an autonomous Ethics course for students

Greek political competition and economic policy disputes

44 clusters · 107 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: PASOK MPs raise questions in Greek Parliament regarding taxation and public spending

The Greek political landscape remains defined by intense competition ahead of the 2026 elections. Opposition parties continue to target the New Democracy government over the rising cost of living, fiscal management, and

Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

148 clusters · 212 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Greece holiday home market sees three key shifts

Greece’s economic landscape is defined by record-breaking exports and a tightening labor market, contrasted against a deepening housing and demographic crisis. For the first seven months of 2026, exports reached €32.76 b

Greece expands debt restructuring and digital oversight

13 clusters · 103 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Greece tax authorities schedule property auctions for unpaid debts

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

ECB manages inflation risks and energy price volatility

35 clusters · 414 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: European Central Bank expected to maintain interest rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to navigate inflationary pressures and energy volatility, compounded by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In August 2026, the ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points

Greece: Economic reforms, pension updates, and social aid

289 clusters · 272 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Greece increases childcare voucher values and income thresholds

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 economic growth vs. structural and household stability

44 clusters · 176 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Greece maintains economic resilience amid global bond market volatility

By late October 2026, Greece’s economy is characterized by a sharp divergence between macroeconomic resilience and severe household financial strain. While GDP growth remains robust and the debt-to-GDP ratio continues to

Greek political leadership and internal tensions

10 clusters · 71 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit Kilkis and Thessaloniki for national holidays

The Greek administration has experienced internal political shifts involving high-level advisors and former leadership. In August 2026, Sotiris Serbos, an Associate Professor and ad hoc foreign policy advisor to Prime Mi

Greece expands housing policy with €2bn ‘Spiti Mou 3’

15 clusters · 84 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Greece housing crisis: Rising rents and new government measures

The Greek government is transitioning its housing support from temporary measures to a permanent mechanism through the ‘Spiti Mou 3’ program. Following the conclusion of the ‘Spiti Mou 2’ phase on August 31, which saw 14

Greek economic trends and labor market shifts

10 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece recovers over €323 million from uncompleted investment projects

Greece continues to see significant economic shifts characterized by rising foreign investment and evolving labor policies. Greenfield investments rose by 34% in 2025, with growth concentrated in high-value sectors such

Greece economy: rising producer prices and food inflation

67 clusters · 159 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece to launch holiday supermarket discount initiative

Greece continues to navigate volatile inflation driven by energy and food costs. While the government’s August 2026 initiative to reduce mass-consumption goods prices saw a marginal 0.15% decrease in supermarket costs, m

Greek luxury real estate demand and residency shifts

24 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece to revoke golden visas over rebate abuse and short-term rentals

In the first half of 2026, Greece’s luxury real estate market reached record buyer demand of €6.11 billion, a 35% increase over 2025. While domestic buyers remain the core market, non-domestic interest has surged, partic

Global trends in social media regulation for minors

288 clusters · 2487 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece bans social media access for children under 15

The European Commission has formally introduced the ‘EU Kids Act’, a legislative proposal targeting social media, online games, and AI chatbots. The Act proposes a tiered access model: a total ban for children under 13,

Greece implements new inheritance laws 2026

10 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece to digitize search for unclaimed inheritances and assets

On September 16, 2026, Greece officially implemented Law 5303/2026, marking the first major overhaul of the nation’s inheritance system in approximately 80 years. The new regulations, which replace the Fifth Book of the

Greece expands energy subsidies and cost-of-living aid

32 clusters · 206 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece considers fuel subsidy extension amid rising energy costs

Greece is expanding its economic strategy to combat high energy costs and inflation through industrial subsidies and social support. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a €95 million support package for ener

Greek public sector recruitment and employment trends

16 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece approves 20,870 public sector recruitments for 2027

Greece continues to implement various public sector recruitment drives. The Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) has issued calls for specialized scientific personnel and announced results for the 1GB/202

Greek energy volatility and economic stability risks

62 clusters · 289 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Energy markets surge as Middle East tensions drive oil and gas prices

By late October 2026, the Greek economy faces intensifying pressure from energy volatility and geopolitical instability in the Middle East. While construction activity surged in mid-2026, the sector remains vulnerable to

Greek government expands social assistance and education

203 clusters · 224 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece: e-EFKA introduces electronic pension applications and payment schedules

The Greek government continues to expand its social assistance, housing, and demographic support frameworks. To combat population decline, a resettlement program is entering its third phase, offering €10,000 relocation s

Greek energy policy, EU fiscal flexibility, and heating aid

23 clusters · 167 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece fuel consumption declines amid high prices

The 2026-2027 heating season has commenced in Greece, with heating oil prices averaging €1.55–€1.56 per liter due to a combined €0.40 per liter subsidy from the state and refineries. While these measures lower costs, pri

Severe flooding and relief efforts in Crete

10 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Crete Region officials meet to discuss development and disaster relief

Severe flooding and extreme weather have impacted Crete since October 1, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and residential areas. In Xyloskalos, Chania, rainfall reached up to 440mm. The Fire Serv

Greece energy: renewable growth and storage expansion

26 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Greece faces battery storage capacity shortage as demand doubles supply

The Greek electricity market is undergoing a significant structural shift driven by renewable energy expansion and improved trade balances. While wholesale prices faced volatility in mid-2026, the country transitioned fr

Greek agricultural subsidies and OSDE technical crisis

67 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Greece delays mandatory Farmers' Register registration until 2027

By late October 2026, the Greek agricultural sector continued to struggle with technical failures in the OSDE 2026 digital declaration system. While the government presented the ‘myAGRO’ platform as a reform, widespread

Greek demographic crisis and population decline

11 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Greece proposes new investment accounts for minors

Greece continues to face a severe demographic crisis characterized by rapid aging and declining birth rates. With a median age of 47.2 years as of 2025, the country is the fourth-oldest in the EU. The fertility rate rema

Greek Court of Audit pension contribution dispute

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Greece: Court to rule on solidarity contribution for 440,000 pensioners

The Greek Court of Audit is scheduled to convene on November 4, 2026, to deliberate on a pilot case regarding the legality of the Pensioners’ Solidarity Contribution (EAS) calculation method. The dispute centers on whet

Flooding and extreme rainfall in Crete

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Lasithi Plateau officials meet to coordinate flood protection

Severe flooding and torrential rainfall across Crete have caused extensive damage and life-threatening conditions. In the Samaria Gorge, eight people were reported trapped as rising water levels hindered rescue efforts.

Greek livestock disease and compensation response

25 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Lesvos regional officials demand aid for livestock crisis

In September 2026, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas announced a support and restructuring plan for the Greek livestock sector, allocating over €220 million since 2025. The strategy focuses on li

Greek road safety enforcement and scooter safety

37 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Western Greece records 186 helmet violations in one week

Greece’s road‑safety programme, launched in 2025, combines stricter legislation, extensive enforcement and new technology. The “Zero tolerance for non‑use of helmets” campaign remains a nationwide operation. Under Law 52

EU digital ID transition and rollout

103 clusters · 408 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Italian municipalities urge transition to Electronic Identity Cards

The EU’s revised eIDAS framework continues to drive national shifts from paper to electronic identity documents. In Italy, the transition from paper to Electronic Identity Cards (CIE) has accelerated. Following the Augus