Greek welfare 2026 – vouchers, pensions, childcare, training

Timeline

1. about 16 hours ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Greek Employment Service launches 150,000 book vouchers for workers and jobseekers

   Greece's Public Employment Service opened applications until July 15 for 150,000 €25 book vouchers, targeting employees, insured and unemployed, to boost reading and support the book sector Sep‑Dec 2026.

2. about 23 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Greek OSDE 2026 subsidy deadline set for May 31 for rented land

   Greek OSDE 2026 requires farmers to prove ownership or rental of all land by 31 May 2026; issues remain for parcels under 20 stremmata lacking ATAK or KA EK identifiers.

3. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Greece expands tourism subsidy, offering up to €600 per household

   Greece’s 2026‑27 “Tourism for All” programme offers €200‑€600 vouchers, widens income limits, adds support for disabled and large families, and incentivises off‑season travel via an online application system.

4. 2 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Greek universities open applications for new 2026‑27 graduate programs in agrifood management and teacher training

   Greek universities invite applications for a new MBA in agri‑food at the University of Peloponnese and for ASPAITE’s teacher‑training and counselling programmes for the 2026‑27 academic year.

5. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Greece reopens child benefit application platform for 2026

   Greece's OPEKA reports 497,753 approvals out of 601,295 child‑benefit A21 applications for 2026; the platform will reopen on 31 July 2026 at 08:00 for new or revised submissions.

6. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greek government raises unseizable deposit limit to €1,600

   Greece raised the unseizable bank‑deposit limit to €1,600 per month, protecting over 1.5 million taxpayers from tax‑related garnishments and offering a one‑time seizure lift by paying 25 % of debt.

7. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Greece's DYPA free childcare enrollment deadline ends July 13

   Greek parents must apply by 13 July 2026 to secure free DYPA childcare for children 6 months‑4 years, with eligibility based on employment, e‑EFKA insurance, or unemployment status.

8. 4 days ago

   [CULTURE] 6 sources

   Greek Public Employment Service launches €3.75 m book‑voucher programme

   ΔΥΠΑ opens online applications (9‑15 July 2026) for 150,000 €25 book vouchers, targeting employees, unemployed and low‑income families; vouchers give 10 % discount and aim to boost reading and the book sector.

9. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Greek Public Vocational School Registrations Open for 2026‑27

   Greek ELGO‑Dimitra vocational schools open free 2026‑27 registrations, offering seven agriculture‑related specialties, while a hospital unit begins nursing assistant enrollment for the same year.

10. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek government sets dates for Market Pass vouchers and pension payments 2026

    Greece will credit the first Market Pass 2026 vouchers by late October 2026 to over 200,000 vulnerable households, and EFKA set pension payment dates for August (late July) and September 2026 (late August).

11. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Greek Employment Service launches €3.75 m book‑voucher scheme for 150,000 workers

    ΔΥΠΑ opens applications (9‑15 July 2026) for 150 000 €25 book vouchers, aiming to boost reading and support the book sector; eligibility includes employees, insured persons and unemployed with income caps, and

12. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek education system opens 2026‑27 enrollment for vocational schools

    Greece completes EPAL enrollment phase, teachers protest school mergers, and DYPA opens EPAS apprenticeship applications with pay up to €163 weekly for 2026‑27.

13. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Greek Ministry of Development extends elevator registration deadline, allows penalty‑free filing until July 2027

    Greek Ministry of Development amends law to keep the elevator registry open and allow penalty‑free filings until 10 July 2027; new installations must be logged within 90 days, after which fines apply.

14. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Greece launches 'Tourism for All' voucher scheme for 2026‑27

    Greece’s ‘Tourism for All’ 2026‑27 program, opening August, offers €200‑€600 digital vouchers to eligible households to boost off‑season travel.

15. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece rolls out €150 emergency child allowance for millions of families

    Greece paid €150 per child to 947,609 families, totaling €219.7 million; eligibility depends on tax residency, declared children and income limits, with some delays due to IBAN errors or births in 2025‑26.

16. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches its first National Housing Strategy to expand affordable homes

    Greek minister Domna Michailidou unveiled a National Housing Strategy for affordable homes, rent refunds, renovation aid and new social‑rent units, with a public consultation portal.

17. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece launches €70 smartphone voucher for citizens with disabilities

    Greece will give up to €70 vouchers for smartphones to people with over 67% disability, with automatic point‑of‑sale discounts and digital eligibility checks, launching an online portal in November 2026.

18. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to launch new smartphone and food voucher schemes in 2026

    Greece will open platforms in late 2026 for a €70 smartphone voucher for disabled citizens and a €46 monthly food voucher for Minimum Guaranteed Income recipients, funded by a €400 million EU‑backed programme.

19. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece schedules second €150 child allowance payment for August

    Greece will make a second €150 per child allowance payment by August 31, covering families with births from Jan 2025 to Jul 2026 and correcting the 33,351 cases missed in June due to IBAN errors.

20. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece completes €150 emergency child allowance for eligible families

    Greece's finance ministry and AADE completed a €150 per‑child emergency payment on 30 June 2026, covering 947,609 families and 1.5 million children, based on income, registration and correct IBAN.

21. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources

    Greece's Public Employment Service launches applications for 28 nursery schools

    ΔΥΠΑ opens online applications on 3 July 2026 for free enrollment at 28 nursery schools (ages 6 months‑4 years); deadline 13 July. Eligibility: employed, insured, unemployed or benefit recipients. Apply via gov

22. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greek housing market faces rising prices and rents despite large vacant home stock

    Greece’s housing market sees rising prices and rents; the Budget Office proposes tax and regulatory reforms, while Eurostat data places Greece among the EU’s top rent‑increase countries.

23. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Employment Service disburses over €71 million in June to more than 150,000 beneficiaries

    Greek Employment Service reports June payments of about €71 million, covering unemployment benefits, maternity aid, training and special programmes for over 150,000 people.

24. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    Greece's tax authority begins €150 per‑child emergency benefit payments

    Greece’s AADE paid €150 per child to 947 609 families (1 525 188 children) on 30 June 2026, totaling €219.7 million. Payments are automatic, income‑tested; errors in IBAN or data affect ~33 351 families, who’ll

25. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to lower ownership threshold for “Ανακαινίζω” renovation scheme

    Greece plans to cut the 50 % ownership rule for the “Ανακαινίζω” renovation aid, aiming to let more co‑owned vacant homes qualify for up to 95 % subsidies.

26. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greek government begins payments for heating‑upgrade voucher programme

    Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy has begun paying €6.29 million to suppliers for vouchers redeemed under the heating‑system upgrade programme, with further payments to follow.

27. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greek government launches 150‑euro child allowance for 950,000 families

    Greece has begun paying a 150‑euro per‑child emergency grant to 950,000 families, with most receiving funds today; the Social Cohesion Minister also detailed the popular ‘Neighbourhood Nannies’ scheme and plans

28. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece's OPEKA pays €184 million in June social benefits to nearly 594,000 people

    On 30 June 2026, Greece’s OPEKA paid €183.9 million to 593,770 people, covering 18 social benefits such as housing allowance, guaranteed minimum income, disability and birth allowances, among others.

29. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greek government delivers 150‑euro child benefit to nearly 950,000 families

    Greece paid a €150 per‑child benefit to 947,000 families (total €219.7 m) and €29.5 m in de minimis aid to 26,200 livestock producers hit by disease‑control measures.

30. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches prepaid card for social benefits

    Greece’s Ministry of Social Cohesion introduced a prepaid card covering 19 benefit categories, reaching 877,000 recipients and disbursing over €2.17 trillion since March 2025, aiming for simpler, safer payments

31. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Larissa Region to Issue 2026 Disability Mobility Passes for Residents

    From 1 July 2026, Larissa will issue disability mobility passes to residents with ≥67 % disability, subject to income limits, allowing free or discounted public transport and companion travel.

32. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Greek municipalities approve new disability‑focused creative centres

    Greek towns launch new KDPAP centres for disabled children: Agios Nikolaos approves a €295k rehabilitation project, while Haidari opens applications for 5‑12‑year‑olds on 1 July.

33. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek €150 per‑child emergency allowance rolls out to families

    Greece’s €150 per‑child emergency allowance, covering nearly 975 k families, is paid automatically based on 2024 tax returns, with income limits and rules for joint or separate filings.

34. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Greece expands 'Tourism for All' benefits for 2026‑27, widening eligibility and off‑season travel

    Greece’s 2026‑27 “Tourism for All” program widens income limits, adds support for disabled families, and offers €200‑€600 travel subsidies via an online application, focusing on off‑season tourism.

35. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Greece pays €150 child bonus to nearly 1 million families

    Greece transferred €150 per child to 947,609 families on 30 June 2026, totalling €219.7 million; eligibility hinges on income limits, and a second round will pay families with children born Jan 2025–Jul 2026 by

36. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece reviews 50% ownership rule for 'Renovate‑Rent' housing subsidy program

    Greek ‘Renovate‑Rent’ housing grant program is reviewing its 50% ownership rule while a €500 million rollout targets 20,000 pre‑1990 homes, offering up to €36 000 subsidies for eligible renovations.

37. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece to Issue Disability Mobility Certificates for 2026

    Greece's Western and Epirus regions will issue 2026 disability mobility certificates from July 1 to Nov 30, offering free or reduced public transport and outlining detailed application steps.

38. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece's mandatory elevator inventory deadline expires June 30, 2026

    Greece’s deadline to register all elevators ends 30 June 2026, with fines up to €5,000 and maintenance bans for non‑compliant owners.

39. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece Sets Final June 30, 2026 Deadline for Mandatory Elevator Registration

    Greece's Ministry of Development set a firm 30 June 2026 deadline for elevator registration, imposing fines up to €5,000 per unit and barring unregistered elevators from legal servicing.

40. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek law 5313/2026 lets owners correct property data and tightens Airbnb short‑term rental rules

    Greek law 5313/2026 allows owners to adjust property size without penalties and imposes stricter Airbnb short‑term rental rules in central Athens and Thessaloniki, impacting many property owners.

41. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Greece opens applications for 2026‑27 vocational training schools

    Greek vocational schools (ELGO‑ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ and ΔΥΠΑ) open online applications on 13 July 2026 for 2026‑27, offering free five‑semester programmes and Level‑5 diplomas; deadlines run to mid‑September.

42. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches emergency child allowance payments

    Greece will automatically credit a €150 emergency child allowance to eligible families within 48 hours, based on income criteria and tax records.

43. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 26 sources

    Greece's elevator registration deadline expires on June 30, 2026 – fines up to €5,000

    Greece’s mandatory elevator registration ends 30 June 2026; owners must register lifts online or face fines up to €5,000 and loss of legal maintenance permission.

44. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greek housing market hit by new Airbnb limits and slowing sales

    Greece tightens Airbnb rules, mandates bank‑only rent payments and replaces property tax, while house‑sale times stretch to 4‑7 months amid a 65 % price surge.

45. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    Greece provides €150 child allowance to nearly 1 million families

    Greece will automatically credit about 1 million families €150 per child by 30 June 2026, covering children born before end‑2024; a second round for 2025‑2026 births will be paid by 31 Aug 2026. Eligibility: €0

46. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greece's housing market slows, new rules curb short‑term rentals

    Greek home prices slowed in Q1 2026, while upcoming 2026‑27 reforms will limit short‑term rentals, require bank‑based rent payments and adjust taxes.

47. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches prepaid card for all social welfare benefits

    Greece’s new prepaid card, launching 15 Mar 2025, will unify payment of 19 social benefits, enabling cash withdrawals and EU‑wide spending, funded by the EU recovery plan.

48. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek ministry allows disabled retirees to join Farmers Registry

    Greece's Ministry of Rural Development issued a circular letting disabled retirees who keep farming register in the Farmers Registry as professional or new professional farmers, ending prior restrictions for ≥

49. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greece to Pay €150 Emergency Child Benefit to Hundreds of Thousands

    Greece will automatically credit €150 per child to eligible families, with the main disbursement by June 30 and a second phase for some families by Aug 31, requiring no applications.

50. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greece starts second July 2026 pension payment wave for 1.7 million retirees

    Greece began the second July 2026 pension payment round, with 1.7 million salaried retirees receiving pre‑payments on June 26 and 2.6 million non‑salaried retirees paid on June 25; final payouts are set for 29

51. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece unveils 6.5 billion‑euro housing strategy for 2026‑2035

    Greece launches a €6.5 bn National Housing Strategy 2026‑2035 with 50 measures, including a Unified Housing Agency, island land grants, faster permits, subsidies, social‑rental offices and digital housing tools

52. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece rolls out OPEKA child benefit of up to €1,000 for large families

    Greece's OPEKA will give €700 to third‑child families and €1,000 to larger families, with applications open 15 June–15 July 2026, part of reforms to curb €3.2 trillion in annual benefit recalculations.

53. 20 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greece's Personal Assistant Program Boosts Lives of Disabled Citizens

    A Greek study finds the Personal Assistant programme greatly enhances independence and quality of life for disabled people, but notes staffing shortages, low pay and unclear duties, urging stronger oversight.

54. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece launches prepaid benefits card and new housing strategy

    Greece rolls out a prepaid card to unify welfare payments and launches a €6.5 bn housing strategy to boost affordable housing.

55. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece passes law to make personal assistants permanent and fast‑track social housing

    Greece's new law makes the personal‑assistant scheme permanent, raises wages and adds a points system, while fast‑tracking conversion of former military camps into 2,300 social homes slated for delivery by 2028

56. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to disburse €150 emergency child benefit to 975,000 families in 2026

    Greece will automatically pay a €150 per‑child emergency allowance to about 975,000 families in 2026, with payments by 30 June for existing children and by 31 August for newborns, based on 2024 tax data and €39

57. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Greek government rolls out expanded tourism voucher schemes for 2026

    Greece launches two 2026 tourism voucher schemes: Thessaly Pass (200 € for residents of three municipalities) and Tourism for All (200‑600 € with expanded eligibility and special support for large and disabled‑

58. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek "Change Water Heaters" Program Adds 6,000 Households

    Greece expands its "Change Water Heaters 2026" program, adding over 6,000 households, bringing approved applications above 146,000, with funding over €21.5 billion and a voucher deadline of 25 June 2026.

59. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greece to pay €150 child allowance per dependent by June 2026

    Greece will automatically pay a €150 per‑child emergency allowance by 30 June 2026, with amounts up to €450 for multiple children, based on 2024 tax data and income thresholds; new children added by 31 July 202

60. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek MP Alexandros Markogiannakis touts new income‑boosting measures in UPoIK law

    Greek MP Alexandros Markogiannakis praised the UPoIK24 bill for adding €800 million in benefits, including child and pension boosts, rent aid, and debt‑relief measures, calling them tangible support for voters.

61. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greece launches 2026 home renovation subsidy program

    Greece's €500 million 2026 renovation subsidy opens applications (June 15‑Aug 31). Up to €36,000 per eligible home built before 1990, covering 70‑80% of costs, with extra boosts for large families, disabled, or

62. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek retirees approved for 2026‑27 social tourism vouchers

    Greece's ΔΥΠΑ lists retirees eligible for a €3 million, 25 000‑voucher social tourism program (2026‑27) offering up to 12 free nights in specific regions and subsidised ferry tickets.

63. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Greek vocational training agency DYPΑ extends teacher registry deadline to July 10

    Greece’s ΔΥΠΑ extended the deadline for temporary teachers to update their registry to July 10 2026, with online submissions via gov.gr; non‑compliance leaves existing data unchanged.

64. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greek July 2026 pension payments begin for millions of retirees

    Greece’s July 2026 pensions start on 25 June for non‑salaried retirees and on 29 June for salaried retirees, totaling €1.38 bn for 2.68 million people, plus a €150 child benefit and OPEKA benefits later in June

65. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greece to pay emergency child benefit of up to €900 per family

    Greece will automatically pay an emergency child benefit of €150 per child to about 975,000 families, in two installments by June and August, with amounts up to €900 for larger families and income‑based limits.

66. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece schedules OPEKA benefits and pensions for June 30 2026

    Greece will pay OPEKA benefits, including a €150 child supplement, and pension payouts on 30 June 2026, with earlier pension credits on 25 and 29 June; the A21 child benefit portal stays open until 10 July.

67. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece expands Tourism for All voucher program to more families and disabled

    Greece's new Tourism for All 2026‑27 voucher scheme widens eligibility, raises income limits, adds support for disabled and large families, and allocates 70% of funds to off‑season travel with vouchers of €200‑

68. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece rolls out two‑phase emergency child allowance payments

    Greece will pay a two‑phase emergency child allowance in June and August 2026, up to €150‑€900 per child, based on income thresholds; automatic bank deposits apply.

69. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek “Ανακαινίζω 2026” housing scheme hit by platform failures

    Greek citizens allege major glitches in the “Ανακαινίζω 2026” housing program’s online platform, risking exclusion of thousands of applicants.

70. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek retirees eligible for 2026‑27 social tourism program as beneficiary list published

    Greece's Public Employment Service listed retirees eligible for the 2026‑27 social tourism scheme, offering up to 6‑12 free nights, increased subsidies in peak periods, and subsidised ferry tickets.

71. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Greek Ministry rules out rent price ceiling amid housing strategy debate

    Greece's Ministry of Social Cohesion says no rent‑price ceiling is planned, emphasizing supply‑focused housing reforms and warning of the downsides of caps.

72. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greece Sets Final June 30 Deadline for Elevator Registration, Fines Up to €5,000

    Greece’s final deadline to register all elevators is June 30, after which owners face fines of €1,000‑€5,000 and illegal maintenance for unregistered units.

73. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Greece to pay €150 per child in emergency family aid

    Greece will automatically credit €150 per child to eligible families’ bank accounts between 24‑30 June 2026; eligibility hinges on tax residency, 2024 declarations and income limits of €40k/€39k, covering up to

74. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece Tackles Housing Affordability with New Government Programs

    Greece’s new housing strategy combines subsidies, tax breaks and stricter rental rules to boost affordable homes and activate vacant properties.

75. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece expands ‘Tourism for All’ program with higher income limits and new disability support

    Greece’s 2026‑27 “Tourism for All” program adds higher income limits, disability inclusion, extra subsidies for large families, and runs in two phases ending June 2027 and Dec 2027.

76. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Greece launches smartphone voucher scheme for disabled citizens

    Greece’s new programme offers vouchers of up to €70 for eligible disabled citizens to buy smartphones, aiming to reduce digital exclusion.

77. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greece’s Renovation of Housing programme sees strong public uptake

    Greece’s €6.5 bn Renovation of Housing programme, launched via an online portal, has issued nearly 16,000 eligibility certificates and offers subsidies up to €36,000 (95 % of costs) for low‑ and middle‑income ‑

78. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Greek government rolls out €150‑per‑child aid and debt‑relief measures

    Greece prepares a June‑July package: €150 child grant, €300 public‑employee allowance, higher protected bank‑account limit, seizure‑lifting for partial debt payment, and a 72‑installment repayment plan for old税

79. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece Sets Final June 30, 2026 Deadline for Nationwide Elevator Registration

    Greece's Ministry of Development says the elevator registry deadline is 30 June 2026, with no extensions; over 286,000 units registered, aiming for full coverage of ~310,000 elevators.

80. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Greek “Tourism for All” program expands subsidies and eligibility

    Greece’s 2026‑27 “Tourism for All” programme expands income limits, adds disability access and extra aid for large families, with €200‑600 subsidies; applications open August 2026.

81. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece sets June 22 deadline for mandatory plot clearing ahead of fire season

    Greece moves the deadline for mandatory clearing of vacant plots to 22 June 2026, with fines for non‑compliance and inspections starting 23 June; over 574 000 declarations already submitted.

82. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches €6.5 bn National Housing Strategy with rent caps and Golden Visa reforms

    Greece's €6.5 bn housing plan for 2026‑2035 proposes rent caps, a revamped Golden Visa, and incentives for affordable construction, with public consultation closing July 3.

83. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greece launches new auxiliary insurance funds for public workers and bank employees

    Greece's National Bank of Greece rolls out the TEAETE insurance fund for staff, while a draft law gives public employees optional access to e‑EFKA or the new TEKA pension scheme.

84. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greek government unveils rent‑cap and housing reforms in new national strategy

    Greece's new housing strategy proposes rent caps, tax‑incentivised mortgages, a rental‑linked Golden Visa and activation of 800,000 vacant homes, overseen by a unified housing authority.

85. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greece sees surge in luxury villa rentals amid tighter mortgage access

    Greece's luxury villa rents soar to €150k weekly as affluent tourists flock to the Riviera, while mortgage access tightens, forcing buyers to provide larger down payments and meet stricter credit checks.

86. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece launches National Housing Strategy with rent caps, low‑cost mortgages and new Golden Visa rules

    Greece's draft housing strategy 2025‑2035 introduces a rent‑price index, rent caps for low‑quality homes, low‑interest mortgages, a long‑term rental‑focused Golden Visa and reduced VAT for social housing.

87. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to allow optional supplementary insurance for civil servants

    A Greek labour ministry draft bill would let public‑sector employees without coverage opt into optional supplementary insurance, choosing EFKA or TEKA based on birth year, with applications due by Dec 2026.

88. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek customs authority launches vehicle tax exemption for families with three children

    Greek customs authority grants vehicle registration tax exemptions to parents with three or more children, detailing percentages, application via ICISnet and special rules for divorced parents and protected‑c​h

89. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Greek government sets final June 30 deadline for nationwide elevator registration

    Greece's Ministry of Development sets a final 30 June 2026 deadline for registering all elevators (≈310 000 units); non‑compliance incurs €1 000‑€5 000 fines and possible service suspension.

90. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece raises unseizable bank account limit to €1,600

    Greece lifts the unseizable bank account ceiling to €1,600, but only one declared account per person is protected; joint accounts need separate filings and banks may still seize smaller sums.

91. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Greek ministry sets June 22 deadline for mandatory plot cleaning

    Greece's climate ministry set a June 22 deadline for mandatory plot cleaning and online declaration; inspections start June 23 and penalties range from €100 to €500, with harsher fines for false statements.

92. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greece to pay €150 child benefit to families in June

    Greece will automatically deposit €150 per child to about 1 million families in late June, with eligibility based on 2024 income limits and special rules for recent newborns.

93. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches Tourism for All voucher scheme worth up to €600

    Greece’s 2026‑27 “Tourism for All” program will grant digital vouchers up to €600 for eligible citizens, using an online lottery and a two‑season funding split.

94. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Thessaloniki Mayor and EOT Agree on Year‑Round Tourism Boost

    Thessaloniki’s mayor and the Greek tourism agency agreed on a joint plan to boost year‑round tourism, improve airline links and promote the city as a top city‑break and MICE destination.

95. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece launches 500‑million‑euro housing renovation subsidy program

    Greece’s €500 million housing renovation program will fund up to 20,000 homes built before 1990, offering subsidies up to €36 000 or 95 % of costs, with applications opening in September.

96. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek housing renovation programme issues over 6,700 eligibility certificates

    Over 6,700 eligibility certificates were issued for Greece's €500 M housing renovation programme, granting up to €36 k per home and up to 95% funding for low‑ and middle‑income households.

97. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Greece launches 'Tourism for All' 2026‑27 voucher scheme up to €600

    Greece’s “Tourism for All” 2026‑27 program opens applications for up to €600 travel vouchers, with a €16.3 bn budget and eligibility tiers for families, seniors and disabled persons.

98. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Greece expands Tourism for All subsidies for 2026‑2027

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