Ministry of National Economy and Finance

Greece continues aggressive public debt reduction

16 clusters · 115 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Greece borrowing costs fall below France as markets reward fiscal progress

Greek Ministry of Finance projections released in July 2026 show the public-debt-to-GDP ratio falling to 136.8% in 2026—the first time below the 140% threshold that triggered the 2010-2018 bailout—and continuing to 131.5

Greece: Economic package, wage increases, and social reforms

218 clusters · 256 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Greece to add 200 staff members to Social Welfare Centers

Greece continues to expand its social welfare and economic reforms. In September 2026, the government implemented a progressive birth allowance for large families, removing previous caps to provide an additional 1,000 eu

Greek ND governance, reforms & strategic goals through 2031

824 clusters · 498 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Greece rent refund: Deadline for tax corrections is September 30

The Mitsotakis administration is advancing a broad reform agenda encompassing industrial, fiscal, and social security sectors. At the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, the government unveiled the ‘Agreement for Progr

Greek real estate and housing regulatory reforms

13 clusters · 41 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Greece proposes increasing property transfer tax to 15% for non-EU buyers

Greece is advancing legislative reforms targeting real estate, debt management, and urban housing. Significant regulatory changes regarding auctions and primary residence protection are set to take effect in late 2026. S

Greek education program expansion 2026-27

17 clusters · 76 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Educational updates in Greece and Cyprus

As the 2026-27 academic year begins, Greece is finalizing preparations for school reopenings and vocational training enrollments. Primary and secondary schools are scheduled to reopen on 11 September 2026, with the first

Greek inheritance law reforms

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece implements new inheritance laws and debt protections

Greece is implementing significant inheritance law reforms under Law 5303/2026, effective September 16, 2026. Introduced by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, the new legislative framework aims to modernize su

Greek fuel and heating oil prices rise amid energy costs

7 clusters · 81 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece evaluates heating oil subsidies amid rising energy costs

Greece continues to face economic pressure as fuel prices remain high. While previous interventions included diesel subsidies to mitigate costs, recent data shows diesel prices have risen to approximately 2.06 euros per

Greece concludes Greece 2.0 RRF implementation phase

26 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kyriakos Pierrakakis unveils 20 billion euro investment roadmap for Greece

Greece has officially concluded the implementation phase of the €36 billion ‘Greece 2.0’ national plan under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). As of August 31, 2026, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reported

Greek agricultural subsidy administration and oversight

11 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece implements new agricultural subsidy management system

The Greek government is managing various administrative processes related to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for different subsidy cycles. For the 2025 cycle, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has

Greece implements Social Climate Plan and energy roadmap

8 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece plans energy cost reductions via new Exoikonomo program

Greece has launched its €5.3 billion Social Climate Plan, a major initiative spanning 2026 to 2032 designed to support 1.5 million households and 70,000 micro-enterprises. Funded by €3.57 billion from the EU and €1.2 bil

Greece expands cancer prevention and mobile health services

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece launches free skin cancer screening for general population

Greece is expanding its preventative healthcare initiatives through the ‘Prolamvano’ program, which provides free skin cancer screenings nationwide. Funded by the NSRF (ESPA), the initiative aims to integrate prevention

Greek demographic crisis and population decline

8 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Kyriakos Pierrakakis details ‘Piggy Bank for the New Generation’ initiative

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 tax audits, debt settlements, and pension reforms

7 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece out-of-court mechanism reaches 70,000 debt settlements

Following the implementation of new out-of-court settlement regulations in September, Greece’s debt-settlement mechanism has seen significant activity. By mid-September 2026, the mechanism recorded 1,364 new successful s

Greek economic growth vs. structural and household stability

25 clusters · 153 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greece minimum wage purchasing power declines amid inflation

By September 2026, the divide between Greece’s macroeconomic resilience and household financial vulnerability became more pronounced. While Morningstar DBRS identifies Greece as one the Eurozone nations least vulnerable

Greek energy infrastructure investment dispute

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: HEDNO to underground electrical networks in Kifissia

A political dispute has emerged in Greece regarding the management and investment levels of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO). Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras questioned the direction of

Western Macedonia regional development and innovation

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Western Macedonia launches €12.1M heat pump program

Developmental initiatives in Western Macedonia are focusing on green transition and innovation through regional and academic projects. A 7 million euro project under the ‘Just Transition 2021-2027’ program was approved t

Greek political debate over economic relief

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece plans heating allowance increase amid energy price volatility

Political discussions in Greece have centered on economic relief and the cost of living. Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), called for immediate increases in wages and pension

Property and housing regulation in Cyprus and Greece

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greece extends deadline for public land purchase applications

In Cyprus, the House Internal Affairs Committee has reopened discussions on land acquisition restrictions for third-country nationals. Lawmakers are working to develop a legal formula to prevent foreign-owned companies r

Greek labor and agricultural protest mobilization

16 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Greek security forces hold mass protest in Thessaloniki

The 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) has opened amidst significant social unrest and large-scale protests in Thessaloniki. The event began with a religious ceremony led by Metropolitan Philotheos, coinciding wi

Economic and spending debates at Thessaloniki Fair

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: ELAS demands transparency over DYPA spending at Thessaloniki Fair

At the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, Greek officials announced that €49.5 billion has been secured for the new ESPA program beginning in 2028. During discussions regarding economic support for small and medium-si

Greek water infrastructure modernization projects

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Lesvos water infrastructure study announced for Petra and Mithymna

DEYA Lesvos has initiated a tender for a study to modernize water supply infrastructure in Petra and Mithymna on the island of Lesvos. The study, valued at approximately €896,449.96, is designed to address the needs of p

Greece water management and diplomacy initiatives

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Central Macedonia Region funds water projects in Veria and Naoussa

Greece is implementing comprehensive measures to address water scarcity and management through both domestic funding and regional diplomacy. On the domestic front, the government has allocated 140 million euros under th

Greece 2026 holiday and tourism planning

10 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Tourism for All program announces beneficiary lists in Greece

The ‘Tourism for All 2026-2027’ program, which provides digital vouchers between 200 and 600 euros for domestic travel, concluded its application window on August 21, 2026. The initiative recorded 1,156,017 applications,

Greek government expands social assistance and housing plans

186 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Greece home renovation program sees 91,000 eligibility approvals

The Greek government’s social assistance and housing architecture expanded in August through new childcare voucher developments and significant investments in student and national housing. In the childcare sector, the He

Greece: Debt reform and economic package disputes

8 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces 2.2 billion euro social package

The Greek political landscape remains defined by intense disputes over private debt management, taxation, and the cost of living. A major shift in the out-of-court debt settlement mechanism is scheduled for September 21,

IRIS instant payment service developments in Greece

6 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Greece addresses cryptocurrency taxation and IRIS payment limits

The IRIS instant payment service in Greece has seen increased integration into the banking sector and subsequent scrutiny regarding tax regulations. Initially, financial institutions began enhancing the service's utility

Greek debt settlement and electricity regulation measures

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Greece considers expanding debt installment plan to 120 months

Greece has introduced regulatory measures to address accumulated debt. In August 2026, the government implemented a 72-installment program for debts incurred up to December 31, 2023, featuring a 5.84% interest rate. Howe

Greek hailstorm aid and Thessaly recovery efforts

8 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Thessaly Governor seeks compensation for crop damage

Following the July 2026 hailstorms that devastated central and northern Greece, the response has focused on accelerating compensation and expanding legislative aid frameworks. The Greek Parliament approved an amendment t

Greece inheritance law reforms 2026

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Greece implements major inheritance law reforms

In July 2026, the Greek government announced inheritance law reforms scheduled for September 2026. These reforms introduce inheritance contracts to allow individuals to organize the distribution of estates or businesses

Greece enforces beach fines with drone inspections

5 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Greece imposes heavy fines for illegal beach occupations

Following the July rollout of stricter beach regulations, Greek authorities have continued to use drones and the MyCoast app to monitor compliance. By early August, the Ministry of Finance’s Land Services reported more t