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Greece: Economic growth amid housing and labor crises

Overview

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 billion, a 14.9% increase over the previous year. The labor market reached a 25-year milestone with 323,136 new positions created between January and July, bringing the unemployment rate to 7.9% in July. While the employment rate has reached 72.2% and average wages have risen to €1,530, structural challenges persist, including a shortage of 250,000 workers in sectors like construction and tourism.

The housing crisis has intensified, creating significant barriers to youth independence. In August 2026, average requested prices for student housing rose by 5.3% compared to the previous year. In Athens, the city center saw an annual price increase of 11.7%, while Thessaloniki also experienced significant annual increases in areas like Evosmos (+7.6%).

A paradox has emerged where net wealth per capita rose by 7.9% to €87,600 in early 2026, driven by property appreciation. However, property prices continued to climb with an average annual increase of 5.7% in the third quarter of 2026. Construction costs also rose by 4.8% in Q3 2026, driven by a 5.1% increase in material prices and a 4.3% increase in labor costs. Supply remains limited by vacant properties, short-term rentals, and sluggish construction activity, with the construction sector's contribution to GDP remaining low at approximately 2.3%. While some government interventions have led to a decline in short-term rental registrations in central Athens, the market remains highly active, bolstered by ‘live tourism’ driven by major events.

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Greece · Athens · Thessaloniki · Eurostat · OECD

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  • "Excluding petroleum products, June exports increased by 18.4%."

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    "Oil exports fell 18.5% due to declining international olive oil prices."

    The first claim states June exports increased by 18.4% excluding petroleum, while the second claim states oil exports fell by 18.5%.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece holiday home market sees three key shifts

    Elxis – At Home in Greece identifies three major trends in the Greek holiday home market: rising off-plan demand, increased interest from US buyers, and a shift toward permanent residency.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece construction costs rise 4.8% annually

    Greece's residential construction costs rose 4.8% year-on-year in Q3 2026, driven by rising material and labor costs, with diesel prices surging by 31.2%.

  3. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece housing market: Construction costs and sale prices rise

    Greece saw a 4.8% rise in new home construction costs and a 5.7% annual increase in asking property sale prices in Q3 2026, though the rate of price growth has slowed compared to last year.

  4. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Greece real estate: Rising household wealth amid housing shortages

    Greek household wealth is rising due to property appreciation, but high prices and low supply are making housing increasingly inaccessible for many.

  5. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece Education Minister announces €733 million for student housing

    Greek Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki announced €733 million for student dormitories and renovations, while addressing housing costs and student protests.

  6. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Athens housing prices reach 4,360 euros per square meter

    Athens ranks as Europe's third most expensive city for housing relative to income, with new apartments costing 4,360 euros per square meter.

  7. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece short-term rental market grows amid rise in event-driven tourism

    Greece's short-term rental market has grown to over 117,000 properties, while 'live tourism' driven by major events is boosting demand for accommodation and flights.

  8. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Greek real estate market sees rising rents and foreign demand

    Greek real estate shows rising demand and mortgage financing. Rents rose 3.8% nationwide in 2026, with significant spikes in areas like Nea Iraklitsa and Petralona, despite stability in high-end districts.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens short-term rental registrations decline amid market shifts

    Short-term rental registrations in central Athens have dropped by 1,500 in a year due to new regulations, even as Greek rental prices and revenues per night rose by double digits in September.

  10. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece student housing rental prices rise 5.3%

    Student housing rental prices in Greece rose by 5.3% in August 2026, with significant increases in Athens and Thessaloniki as the new academic year approaches.

  11. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Greece allocates €8.17 million for University of Patras student housing

    Greece is allocating €8.175 million to provide housing allowances for nearly 4,000 University of Patras students to combat rising rental costs and declining enrollment rates.

  12. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Greek students face high costs and housing shortages as new academic year begins

    Greek students face a dual reality as the academic year begins: high living costs and housing shortages in Chania, alongside welcoming messages from university leadership in Patras.

  13. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    University of Patras reports 400 students failed to enroll due to high costs

    The University of Patras reports that 400 successful candidates failed to enroll due to high housing and living costs, prompting calls for academic restructuring and increased student financial support.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece student housing rents rise up to 164% since 2017

    Student housing rents in Greece have surged up to 164% since 2017, with Athens remaining the most expensive market and private student residences emerging as a growing real estate sector.

  15. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens faces rising rental prices and housing crisis

    Athens faces a growing housing crisis as rising rents make the city unaffordable, with Greek households spending an average of 36% of their income on housing.

  16. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Housing and energy costs strain youth independence in Greece and Cyprus

    High rental and energy costs are hindering economic independence and family formation for youth in Greece and Cyprus, with Greek residents spending double the EU average on housing.

  17. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece faces technical job shortages despite high wages

    Despite high wages, Greece faces a shortage of workers in technical and industrial sectors due to social stigma and the demanding nature of the roles.

  18. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece reports record employment and rising wages

    Greek officials report record employment and rising wages, while clarifying that unemployment benefits remain a protected right despite recent political debate.

  19. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece rental market faces supply-demand imbalance

    POMIDA President Stratis Paradias attributes high Greek rental prices to a shortage of small homes, increased demand from fragmented households, and a lack of incentives for property owners.

  20. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Greece student housing rents surge 128% over ten years

    Student housing rents in Greece have surged 128% over the last decade, with Athens seeing a 164% increase. Rising costs are driven by short-term rental shifts and Golden Visa property sales.

  21. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Greece reports rising household incomes amid surging student rents

    Eurostat reports Greek household incomes rose over 30% since 2019, while student rents in Athens have surged by 164% over the last decade.

  22. [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Greece reports rising exports and 25-year high in job creation

    Greece reports a 14.9% rise in exports for the first seven months of 2026 and a 25-year high in job creation, with unemployment dropping to 7.9%.

  23. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece housing policy faces criticism over rising costs

    Greek housing policy faces scrutiny as critics argue repeated government announcements and programs have failed to curb rising housing costs and address the needs of students and families.

  24. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece housing crisis impacts students and educators

    Greece faces a housing shortage as students and educators struggle with high rents and limited availability, prompting some municipalities to offer housing allowances for teachers.

  25. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Student housing costs rise sharply across Attica

    Rising rental prices in Attica are making student housing increasingly unaffordable, with many small apartments in Athens and its suburbs now costing well over 500 to 700 euros per month.

  26. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Greece labor market faces wage gap and worker shortages

    Greece faces a labor crisis marked by low wages relative to high living costs, driving brain drain and a shortage of 250,000 workers, forcing businesses to recruit heavily from third countries.

  27. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Student housing rents rise in Athens and Thessaloniki

    Student rental prices in Athens and Thessaloniki are rising sharply, with small 40sqm apartments near major universities reaching approximately 550 euros per month.

  28. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece labor market shows declining unemployment amid structural challenges

    Despite a decrease in overall unemployment in Greece, youth and women face significant challenges, including high rates of low-wage employment and a mismatch between skills and market needs.

  29. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Greece faces severe demographic crisis as birth rates decline

    Greece faces a critical demographic decline, with birth rates dropping 45% since 2008, leading to shrinking school enrollments and significant economic and social challenges.

  30. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Athens student housing market sees rise in rents and cohabitation

    Rising rents in Athens are driving a trend toward student cohabitation, as small, affordable apartments become increasingly scarce and expensive.

  31. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens cost of living rises for locals amid seasonal tourism price drops

    Athens residents face rising living costs and high rent relative to wages, while Greek tourism prices drop significantly in September.

  32. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece to launch digital student housing and co-living platform

    Greece is developing a digital platform to help students find housing and roommates, potentially offering state guarantees to landlords to lower rental costs and increase availability.

  33. [BUSINESS] 22 sources
    Greece faces housing crisis and youth employment challenges

    Greece faces a housing affordability crisis and labor market challenges, with rising rents and property prices outpacing income growth and hindering economic independence for young citizens.

  34. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Greece reports divergent economic trends in wages and rentals

    Greece faces mixed economic indicators: real household income has declined significantly, while short-term rental revenues have surged by 14.3% amid new regulations and high demand.

  35. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece airport passenger traffic rises in first seven months of 2026

    Greek airports reported a 4.9% increase in passenger traffic during the first seven months of 2026, with total travelers reaching nearly 47 million. Fraport Greece airports saw a 5.4% rise in activity.

  36. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek exports surge while Cyprus trade deficit widens

    Greece reports a surge in exports toward potential records, while Cyprus sees its trade deficit widen to €4.68 billion in the first half of 2026.

  37. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    University of Thessaly students to receive €2.29 million in housing aid

    The Greek Ministry of Education has approved over €2.29 million in housing allowances for 1,120 University of Thessaly students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

  38. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Kyriakos Mitsotakis to unveil four-year economic plan at Thessaloniki International Fair

    Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will present a multi-year economic roadmap at the Thessaloniki International Fair, featuring a package of measures potentially worth 7 billion euros through 2030.

  39. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Greece small apartment prices rise faster than broader market

    Small apartments (40-60 sqm) in Greece are seeing price increases up to 7.9%, outpacing the general market due to rising demand from single-person households and affordability needs.

  40. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Greece student housing rents rise for fifth consecutive year

    Student housing rents in Greece are rising for the fifth straight year, driven by high demand and limited supply in major cities like Athens and Thessaloniki, placing heavy burdens on student budgets.

  41. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek exports on track for historic record in 2024

    Greek exports are poised for a historic record, with June goods exports rising 26.3% to €5 billion and first-half totals reaching €27.6 billion.

  42. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Greek Ministry of Education approves student housing funding

    The Greek Ministry of Education has approved millions in housing allowances for students at the Universities of Thessaly and Crete for the 2025-2026 academic year.

  43. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Athens Hotels Record Strong ADR and RevPAR Growth in H1 2026

    Athens and Attica hotels posted the strongest ADR (up 6.9%) and RevPAR (up 6.8%) growth among major European cities in H1 2026, with occupancy virtually unchanged.

  44. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens ranks among Europe’s most unaffordable capitals for single earners

    Tradingpedia’s study shows single workers in Athens spend nearly 100% of their average salary on essentials, with housing costing 60% of income and high entertainment costs.

  45. [BUSINESS] 24 sources
    Greece’s housing costs strain households, with record debt burden

    Eurostat shows 41.8% of Greeks struggle with housing costs, 26.4% spend over 40% of income on housing, rents up 5% and prices up 5.7% in Q1 2026, while high costs keep young adults at home and burden teachers.

  46. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece records second‑largest EU airfare surge in June 2026

    Greek airfares rose 15.1% YoY in June 2026, the second‑largest increase in the EU after Austria’s 22.3% jump, amid broader EU price volatility.

  47. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Greek unemployment steadies at 8% in June 2026 amid youth surge

    Greek unemployment was 8% in June 2026, down from 9.2% a year earlier, with youth unemployment rising to 19.5% and total employment reaching 4.39 million.

  48. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Athens Airbnb beds remain double hotel beds despite licensing slowdown

    Athens' ban on new short‑term‑rental permits cut growth to 1.7‑5.4 % in 2024‑25, but STR beds still outnumber hotel beds about two‑to‑one, with 70,460 versus 35,229 in 2025.

  49. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Athens wages lag sharply behind soaring living costs, study shows

    Deutsche Bank data show Athens wages at $1,321/month, but rents for a central three‑bedroom flat have surged to $1,330, outpacing pay and driving a housing affordability crisis.

  50. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek hotel sector grapples with 36,000 vacant jobs

    Greece’s hotel industry faces over 36,000 unfilled jobs, mainly in seasonal hotels, with shortages spread across support, admin, sales, marketing and IT roles, especially in key tourist regions.

  51. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek hotel sector posts record €12.5 bn revenue while season length stalls at under six months

    Greek hotels earned €12.5 bn, up 8.7 %, but the average season stayed at 5.8 months. Five‑star hotels doubled since 2015, while low‑rank hotels declined; investments topped €1.5 bn.

  52. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Greek regional universities see sharp drop in student admissions

    University of Aegean admitted just four math students; University of Crete’s Rethymno campuses face many empty seats, blamed on high housing costs and job uncertainty, prompting new programmes and housing plans

  53. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece's Minimum Admission Base Sparks Student Housing Costs and Inequality

    Greece's minimum admission score reform left university seats empty, raised student housing costs to €840‑€1,480 monthly, and deepened higher‑education inequality as families shoulder higher expenses and turn ↦

  54. [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Greek tax authority reports record early filing of 2025 income tax returns

    AADE completed 2025 tax filing on 24 July 2026, recording 6.7 M early individual returns and 385 K corporate returns, with higher pre‑assessment use and a 37 % drop in documentation disputes.

  55. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek exports set to break record in 2026

    Greek exports are expected to exceed €55 billion in 2026, breaking previous records, driven by manufacturing growth and resilient trade despite global tensions.

  56. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Record Surge of Greek Graduates Moving to Europe in 2025

    In 2025 almost 14,000 more Greek graduates left for Europe—a 12.1% rise—bringing the total since 2000 to 128,500 and a historic 386,100 Greeks aged 20‑64 abroad; employment abroad is 85.9% while Greece has the

  57. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Greek student housing market faces rising rents and scarce public beds

    Student rents in Greece rose 5.3% in Q2 2026, with median costs of €543 in Athens. Public dorms cover only 4.6% of 200,000 students, forcing many to pay €200‑€700 private rents, especially in tourist cities.

  58. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek hotel projects face funding gap as European investors stay bullish

    Greek hotel projects struggle for funding while European investors remain confident, with most planning to maintain or increase hotel allocations through 2026.

  59. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Greece tourism revenue jumps 25% as heatwave cuts grain harvest

    Greek tourism earnings rose 25.8% to €5.32 bn in early 2026, while a June heatwave cut grain output by 191 k t, costing about €39 m.

  60. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Greece faces sharp rise in construction material and fuel prices

    Greece’s construction material index jumped 4.5% in June, with bricks up 10.2%, while fuel prices broke €2 per litre as Brent neared $100, prompting inflation worries and potential government aid.

  61. [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    Greece student housing rents surge after university admissions results

    Greek student rents jumped 5.3% after university admissions, reaching €550 in Athens, €500 in Thessaloniki; housing allowance raised to €1,500‑2,500, applications open until 31 July 2026.

  62. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Greek Eco‑Resorts and Glamping Sites Boost Sustainable Travel

    Tinos’ Ivy’s Natural Resort and Ioannina’s luxury glamping showcase Greece’s push for eco‑friendly, upscale travel experiences.

  63. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Messinia hotels see 25‑30% drop in occupancy as Greek tourists favor one‑night stays

    Messinia hotel occupancy dropped 25‑30% as Greeks opt for cheaper, one‑night stays, with family trips now costing about €550.

  64. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Greece welcomes international travel groups on cultural tours

    Greece hosted a ten‑day diaspora senior tour and a luxury trip for Australian travel advisors, highlighting historic sites and island hospitality.

  65. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece faces severe labor shortage as foreign workers leave and vacancies rise

    Greece’s labour market tightens as foreign workers plunge 51 % and vacancies top 31,000, while entrenched unions hinder reforms.

  66. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece sees tourism growth yet rising graduate emigration

    In 2024 Greece’s travel participation lagged the EU at 47 %, despite modest growth, while 13,900 more Greek graduates emigrated to the EU in 2025, raising total diaspora to 386,100.

  67. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek households sharply cut gold sovereign purchases in first half of 2024

    Greek investors bought a record‑low 2,095 gold sovereigns in H1 2024 as prices fell sharply, while sellers off‑loaded nearly 14,000.

  68. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek airports see 5% rise in passenger traffic in first half of 2026

    Passenger traffic at Greek airports rose 5% to 33.96 million in the first half of 2026, with aircraft movements up 4.6% and Heraklion airport up 2.1% in June.

  69. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek real estate market shows strong resilience, says Alpha CEO

    Alpha Real Estate Services' CEO says Greece's property market stays strong, driven by tourism, steady demand and favourable banking indicators, with optimism across office, retail, industrial and hospitality.

  70. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Foreign tourists dominate Greek hotel stays as locals become minority

    ELSTAT data show foreigners made up 82 % of arrivals and 89.8 % of overnight stays in Greece in May 2026, while Greeks accounted for 18 % of arrivals and 10.2 % of stays, averaging just 2.2 days.

  71. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greek Agriculture Exports Reach €2.1 B Record, Led by Feta and Olive Oil

    Greece’s agri exports hit a €2.1 bn record in 2025, while the UK holds a webinar to guide meat exporters on Japan’s import rules.

  72. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Greece's Cruise Industry Gains Momentum Amid Strong Mediterranean Demand

    Greece’s 2024 cruise season is positive, but sustained growth needs stable planning, infrastructure and clear rules, says industry chief George Koupenas.

  73. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek student housing rents climb up to 8% amid shrinking supply

    Greek student rents have risen 6‑9% in major cities, up 70‑75% since 2017, with 98% of units above €400/month and supply tightening, especially in tourist areas.

  74. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens grapples with high living costs as tourism competitiveness remains uncertain

    Athens' wages are 24% of U.S. levels while its cost of living hits 62% of U.S., with rent up 144%; the city also ranks 88th in liveability and must boost tourism amid AI, climate and geopolitical challenges.

  75. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece’s Youth Unemployment Rate Far Above EU Average

    Around 20 % of Greek 18‑29‑year‑olds with secondary or higher education are unemployed, vs 8 % EU average; NEET rate 13.6 % (2025) exceeds EU 11 %, especially in islands and among women.

  76. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    COSCO SHIPPING’s OLP A.E. and Greece’s National Technical University sign port innovation MoU

    COSCO SHIPPING’s OLP A.E. and NTUA signed a MoU to advance smart‑port research, digitalisation and sustainability at Piraeus, aiming to boost Greece’s maritime competitiveness.

  77. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Greek airports record 5% passenger growth in H1 2026

    Greek airports saw a 5% rise in passenger numbers in the first half of 2026, with UPA airports up 6.2% and Fraport regional airports handling 5.6 million passengers in June.

  78. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek Exports Grow 20.9% in Early 2026 Amid Global Crises

    Greek exports jumped 20.9% in May 2026, reaching €22.9 bn Jan‑May, with a 9% trade‑deficit cut and limited impact from US tariffs, highlighting resilience amid global crises.

  79. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Greece sees soaring rents for students and teachers

    Greek student and teacher families face steep rent hikes, with Thessaloniki student apartments at €500‑700 and Athens rents up 20 %, while teachers grapple with double housing costs due to mandatory distant‑job

  80. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Fraport Greece reports 4.7% rise in June 2026 passenger traffic at regional airports

    Fraport Greece's 14 regional airports saw 5.6 million passengers in June 2026, up 4.7 % year‑on‑year, driven by international traffic and strong recovery in Middle‑East routes.

  81. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bank of Piraeus and UNHCR graduate 30 refugee women from Greece's Refugee Women Academy

    Bank of Piraeus and UNHCR helped 30 refugee women graduate from Greece's Refugee Women Academy, part of a program that has trained 273 women since 2023 and aided many into jobs.

  82. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece's Deputy Minister Papaiannou outlines €737.5 m student housing plan

    Greece's deputy education minister announced €737.5 m for new student residences, boosting housing allowances but noting current shortages and long project timelines.

  83. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Greek hotel sector to receive €1.5 bn in 2025 upgrades, revenue hits €12.5 bn

    Greek hotels will receive €1.5 bn for 2025 upgrades, revenue reaches €12.5 bn, employment tops 225 k, and tourism contributes up to 30 % of GDP.

  84. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Greek Home Prices Rise in Q2 2026, Growth Slows, Rentals Remain Tight

    Greek home prices rose 6.1% in Q2 2026, a slowdown from 9.7% a year earlier, while rents grew only 1.3%; Athens and Thessaloniki saw modest gains, with the south suburbs and Cyclades staying the priciest areas.

  85. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Athens tourism boom drives year‑round economic surge

    Athens' tourism now runs all year, with a record 34 M airport passengers in 2025, 10 % more hotel rooms since 2015 and 26 K short‑term rentals fueling sustained job growth.

  86. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Greece adds 803,000 jobs since 2014 while youth unemployment stays high across Europe

    Greece has created over 803,000 jobs since 2014, yet youth unemployment stays high at 18.8 %—well above the EU average—highlighting structural labour‑market challenges.

  87. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek SMEs confidence drops as Middle East crisis raises energy costs

    Greek SMEs' confidence index fell to 13 in April 2026, driven by higher energy costs, but financial health remains resilient with low liquidity problems.

  88. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek housing market price growth slows in Q2 2026

    Greek home prices rose 6.1% YoY in Q2 2026, down from 9.7% a year earlier; rents up 1.3%. Athens and Thessaloniki see slower growth, and banks raise loan‑to‑value ratios to as high as 90%.

  89. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece’s air travel chaos amid record tourism surge

    Greece’s airports see record tourist arrivals and a 9.2% rise in seat capacity, while flight delays surge 63% due to outdated radar and staff shortages, affecting European air traffic.

  90. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greek tourism shows modest growth in 2026 despite cost pressures and geopolitical tensions

    Greek tourism is forecast to grow 3% in 2026, with hotel occupancy up to 63% in May and room rates rising to €117, despite energy costs and geopolitical tensions; June occupancy in Rethymno fell to 60% but is预计

  91. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Greek student housing rents surge up to 30% in 2026 as overall property prices climb

    Greek student rents jump up to 30% in Piraeus, while overall home prices rise 6% in 2026; short‑term rentals tighten supply and banks raise loan‑to‑value ratios.

  92. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greek economy’s reforms and investment trends amid market volatility

    Greek businesses face market volatility as the government pushes tax incentives and digital reforms while ECB and Fed policies shape borrowing costs and investment prospects.

  93. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Greek workers see real wages stall despite strong economic growth

    Greek Fiscal Council data shows real wages barely rose 0.1 % in 2025, leaving workers’ purchasing power stagnant amid high inflation and strong overall economic growth.

  94. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece expands experiential tourism and seeks sustainable growth amid rising visitor numbers

    Greek hotels add cultural experiences as the OECD urges sustainable tourism management after arrivals hit 27 million in 2024.

  95. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Greece warns of safety risks as foreign lifeguards hired without proper certification

    Greek tourism agencies are hiring foreign lifeguards for 2026 based only on passports, sparking safety concerns due to missing certification and language requirements mandated by law.

  96. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Greek island hospitals face critical staff shortages amid tourism surge

    Greek island hospitals face severe staff shortages, with key specialties understaffed and operating rooms reduced, jeopardizing patient care amid the summer tourism rush.

  97. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Greece’s rent prices surge, staying among EU’s fastest rises in 2026

    Greek rents rose 5 % in Q1 2026, the EU’s third‑fastest increase, while apartment prices climbed 5.7 %; tenancy law limits rent hikes to after three years or with contract clauses.

  98. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Greece records net return of expatriates for first time since crisis

    OECD data show Greece saw more returnees than departures in 2023, driven by tax cuts and digital reforms, with 60% of returnees being young university graduates.

  99. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece tourism outlook stays positive as air‑link risk flagged

    A National Bank of Greece study shows tourism growth stays on track for 2026 but warns that dependence on air connectivity is a risk; French agency Selectour markets all‑inclusive Greek tours from €220.

  100. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Greek commercial property market sees price rise and strong investment activity

    Greek commercial property prices rose 5‑6 % in 2025, led by Athens, with €2.9 bn of investments and strong foreign interest; Attica land plots have doubled over ten years but growth is easing.

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