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North Macedonia economic, energy, and fiscal trends

32 clusters · 106 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia consumer basket price decrease reported

North Macedonia is experiencing sustained economic growth alongside intensifying political debates over debt and agricultural viability. While the government reports GDP growth of 4.3% in Q2 2026, the SDSM opposition has

Greek 2026-27 education reforms and school year start

112 clusters · 236 sources · last updated about 4 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 demographic and economic challenges intensify

22 clusters · 109 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: ELSTAT: Greek household spending exceeds income in 2025

Greece is experiencing a deepening demographic crisis. Annual births have plummeted from an average of 148,000 in 1979-1980 to approximately 67,000 in 2024-2025. Eurostat data reveals that 73.81% of Greek households do n

Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

148 clusters · 212 sources · last updated about 5 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

Mesolonghi 200th anniversary commemorations

7 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Thessaloniki to host Mesolonghi historical exhibition

Commemorative musical, cultural, and religious events have been organized in Greece and abroad to mark the 200th anniversary of the historic Exodus and Siege of Mesolonghi, pivotal moments in the Greek Revolution. On Au

Pizza Fan VAT fraud investigation in Greece

4 clusters · 107 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Pizza Fan employees protest over unpaid wages and tax evasion allegations

Greek authorities have launched an investigation into the Pizza Fan restaurant chain following allegations of a criminal organization responsible for evading significant VAT and income tax. The investigation, led by the

Greek real estate, housing, and debt regulatory reforms

33 clusters · 116 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Greece Land Registry fully operational in Magnesia and Sporades

Greece is advancing legislative and digital reforms targeting real estate, debt management, and urban housing. To increase housing availability, the government is planning a tax relief package as part of the National Hou

Hellenic skin disease awareness campaign

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Hellenic Dermatological, Venereological and Aphrodisiac Society launches awareness campaign

The Hellenic Dermatological, Venereological and Aphrodisiac Society (HEDVAS) launched an awareness and sensitization campaign focused on autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases. The initiative aims to educate the publi

Severe storms, flooding, and seasonal weather in Greece

34 clusters · 894 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Greece weather alert: Severe storms and red warnings issued

The seasonal weather patterns in Greece have been characterized by periods of instability, extreme heat, and sudden transitions. In mid-September 2026, a low-pressure system in the Mediterranean caused heavy rains, thund

Greece: Economic reforms, pension updates, and social aid

289 clusters · 270 sources · last updated about 8 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 10 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 economic reforms, digital taxation & pension updates

867 clusters · 509 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Greece imposes 22% penalty for insufficient electronic receipts

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

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

15 clusters · 84 sources · last updated about 10 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

Greece Ohi Day commemorations and Karamanlis's critique

9 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Greece: Commemorations planned for October 28 National Anniversary

Greece prepared for and subsequently commemorated the October 28 national holiday, known as ‘Ohi Day’, which marks the 1940 refusal of Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas to accept an ultimatum from Benito Mussolini’s fascist

Greece economy: rising producer prices and food inflation

67 clusters · 159 sources · last updated about 16 hours 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 about 16 hours 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

Hiking rescues in Greece

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Thessaloniki firefighters rescue mother and daughter lost in fog

Emergency services in Greece have conducted multiple rescue operations for hikers in mountainous regions. In late September, the Konitsa Fire Service rescued seven women, aged 54 to 77, from the Stomios Monastery after

Escalating telephone and AI fraud targeting seniors inGreece

58 clusters · 167 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Fraud incidents reported in Kozani and Volos, Greece

Since July 2024, Greek police have conducted numerous operations against telephone-fraud rings targeting senior citizens. Criminal groups have increasingly employed advanced methods, including artificial intelligence to

Orthodox celebrations of Saint Demetrius

2 clusters · 95 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Saint Demetrios celebrated across Orthodox Christian communities

Orthodox Christian traditions are being observed across various Balkan regions to honor Saint Demetrius. In Greece, the Psychosabbato of Saint Demetrius involves memorial rites and the offering of kollyva to commemorate

Greek theatrical and musical performances

15 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Cultural events scheduled in Greece for late 2026

Cultural and theatrical performances are scheduled across various Greek venues throughout late 2026. In late August, the Petra Theater in Petroupoli hosted Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Saint Joan of the Stockyards’ as an act of sol

Greece waste management infrastructure development

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece to implement 'Pay-as-you-throw' municipal waste model

Greece is advancing its waste management infrastructure through large-scale projects and legislative planning. In Santorini, the South Aegean Region has entered the second phase of a tender for an Integrated Waste Manage

Athens public transport infrastructure upgrades

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Athens Metro Line 3 stations to close early for track maintenance

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has initiated a comprehensive program to upgrade the Athens Suburban Railway and Metro Line 1 (ISAP) stations. The project focuses on improving functionality, cleanlines

North Macedonia fuel prices and oil supply stability

12 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Macedonia fuel prices decrease as gasoline drops by 5 denars

To mitigate rising costs and potential supply disruptions, the North Macedonian government approved a temporary reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel from 18% to 10%, effective September 15, 2026. Prime Minist

Hellenic Navy frigate Kimon public visit

4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece integrates FDI Belharra frigate Kimon into Navy

The Hellenic Navy's new FDI HN-class frigate, Kimon (F-601), is anchored in Thessaloniki's Thermaic Gulf to participate in national holiday celebrations for the October 28 anniversary. This event marks the first time in

Holy Sepulchre 10th anniversary commemoration

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: EDEK to hold internal elections on December 13

A commemorative event is scheduled to take place in Thessaloniki on October 27, 2026, to mark the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Holy Sepulchre in the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem. The original openin

Greece traffic restrictions for October holidays

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greece implements traffic restrictions for October 28 holidays

To accommodate celebrations for Saint Demetrios and the national anniversary of October 28, authorities in Greece have implemented various traffic measures. In Thessaloniki, the Traffic Directorate announced significant

Greece-US strategic partnership and Guilfoyle scandal

18 clusters · 613 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kimberly Guilfoyle faces scrutiny following departure as US Ambassador to Greece

The strategic relationship between Greece and the United States remains under scrutiny following allegations of misconduct by former US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle. The controversy intensified following reports that du

Greece utility outages continue amid maintenance

54 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Greece: Traffic and power disruptions scheduled across multiple regions

The HEDNO (DEDDIE) rolling maintenance programme continues to cause scheduled electricity cuts across Greece to facilitate network reinforcement and upgrades. Following disruptions in Phthiotis and Attica in early Octobe

Greek energy volatility and economic stability risks

62 clusters · 273 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: European energy prices surge amid Middle East tensions

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

PAOK women’s handball pursues European success

9 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Olympiacos and PAOK advance to EHF European Cup Round of 32

The PAOK women’s handball team, coming off a domestic treble-winning campaign, has secured the contract renewal of Brazilian pivot Milena Menezes for the 2026-2027 season. Following their domestic dominance, the team tra