Greek government expands social assistance and housing plans

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• [DISPUTED] Vouchers range from €200 to €600 and are loaded onto a non‑transferable digital card that can be used only for accommodation expenses in Greek tourist establishments.
• [DISPUTED] The allowance amount ranges up to €2 500 depending on eligibility and co‑habitation status.
• [● 23 SOURCES] The Antinero prevention programme invested €20 million in the region since 2022.
• [● 23 SOURCES] Work contracts will be suspended with a €534 allowance for three months; social‑security contributions and taxes will be suspended for six months; property auctions will be suspended for twelve months
• [● 19 SOURCES] The deadline for submitting applications for the Student Housing Allowance for the 2025‑2026 academic year is Friday 31 July 2026.
• [● 19 SOURCES] The programme plans to add 8 600 new student‑housing beds nationwide.
• [● 19 SOURCES] Applications for the Tourism for All 2026‑2027 programme open on 5 August 2026 at 12:00 pm.
• [● 19 SOURCES] Applications are submitted electronically via vouchers.gov.gr and gov.gr, with assistance at Citizens’ Service Centres for those lacking digital skills.
• [● 19 SOURCES] From 5 August to 9 August applications are processed in batches according to the last digit of the AFM, after which the platform is open to all applicants until 21 August.
• [● 19 SOURCES] Income thresholds have been increased: the upper limit for single adults without children rises from €19 000 to €21 000, for married couples without children from €31 000 to €33 000, and for larger‑or
• [● 19 SOURCES] Persons with a certified disability of 67 % or more, and families with disabled children, are eligible without any income test.
• [● 19 SOURCES] Large families receive an additional €50 per child from the fourth child onward.

Timeline

1. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Greece home renovation program sees 91,000 eligibility approvals

   Over 91,000 applicants have secured eligibility for Greece's home renovation program, which offers subsidies up to €46,000 for qualifying residences built before 1990.

2. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 16 sources

   Greece Home Renovation Program sees 91,000 eligibility certifications

   Greece's Home Renovation Program has surpassed 91,000 eligibility certifications. New rules allow owners to claim subsidies for multiple closed properties, with grants up to 36,000 euros per home.

3. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Greece distributes 12 million euros in aid for 81,000 newborns

   Greece has completed a 11.9 million euro supplementary payment of 150 euros per child for newborns born between January 2025 and July 2026 to families with eligible tax filings.

4. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 19 sources

   Greece extends Home Renovation program deadline and expands criteria

   Greece extends the 'Home Renovation' program deadline for closed residences to September 30, 2026, and expands eligibility criteria, including income limits and property ownership requirements.

5. 18 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 7 sources

   Greece Home Renovation Program deadline set for August 31

   Greek property owners have until August 31 to secure eligibility certificates for the 500 million euro ‘Home Renovation’ program, offering subsidies up to 36,000 euros for renovations.

6. 20 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greece to utilize 150 university properties for housing and research

   Greece is implementing a 3 million euro plan to utilize 150 university-owned properties for student housing and research by 2029 through a new institutionalized mechanism.

7. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Greece offers up to 36,000 euros for home renovations

   Greece is offering home renovation and energy upgrade subsidies of up to 36,000 euros through the ESPA 2021-2027 program to increase housing availability.

8. 24 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Greece approves 6.5 billion euro National Housing Strategy

   Greece has approved a 6.5 billion euro National Housing Strategy for 2026-2035, focusing on increasing housing supply through tax incentives, social housing, and modernized digital permitting.

9. 26 days ago

   [POLITICS] 22 sources

   EETAA announces final results for 2026-2027 childcare vouchers

   EETAA announced final results for the 2026-2027 childcare voucher program, awarding 158,009 children and PWDs vouchers following 199,138 valid applications.

10. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greece ‘Anakainizo’ program deadline approaches for property renovations

    Greece's ‘Anakainizo’ program for renovating closed properties faces an end-of-August deadline, offering up to 95% cost subsidies and €36,000 in funding to increase housing supply.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece releases provisional lists for nursery vouchers

    Provisional lists for ESPA 2026-2027 nursery vouchers in Greece are now available. Parents can submit electronic objections regarding their scoring from August 11 to August 13.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greece allocates over 1 billion euros for student housing

    Greece is investing over 1 billion euros to expand student housing capacity from 12,000 to over 20,000 beds and improve dormitory security through new infrastructure and card-based entry systems.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    EETAA releases provisional results for ESPA kindergarten vouchers

    EETAA has released provisional results for the 2026-2027 ESPA kindergarten vouchers. Objections can be submitted online from August 11 to August 13, with final results expected on August 17.

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece's Agricultural Account Disburses Second Large-Family Benefit Payment

    On 7 August, Greece’s Agricultural Account paid €76,300 to 100 large‑family beneficiaries, continuing a €1.69 m disbursement since 2026.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Greece rolls out Tourism for All 2026‑27 voucher scheme

    Greece’s Tourism for All 2026‑27 programme offers €200‑€600 vouchers to eligible residents, with applications staged by AFM digits from 5 Aug to 21 Aug 2026.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greek childcare voucher program sets result dates and appeal window

    Greece's ESPA 2026‑27 childcare voucher scheme will publish provisional results on 10 Aug, allow appeals 11‑13 Aug, and release final allocations on 17 Aug after an online application deadline of 5 Aug.

17. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources

    Nikos Papathanasis approves €49.98 million early childhood intervention scheme in Greece

    Greece's Deputy Minister Nikos Papathanasis launches a €49.98 million early‑childhood intervention programme for children 0‑6 with disabilities, using ESFA funds and a voucher system.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 36 sources

    Greece launches Tourism for All 2026‑2027 voucher scheme

    Greece opens applications for the “Tourism for All 2026‑2027” voucher programme (€200‑€600) on 5 Aug, with staggered AFM dates, expanded income limits, disability inclusion and extra support for large families,

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek 'Σπίτι μου ΙΙ' and 'Ανακαίνιση Κατοικίας' housing programmes near full allocation

    Greek housing programmes 'Σπίτι μου ΙΙ' and 'Ανακαίνιση Κατοικίας' are almost fully funded, with €1.8 trillion in loans approved and over 77,000 properties deemed eligible, while rules focus on reviving vacant,

20. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Greece expands OPEKA hearing‑aid subsidy, doubling beneficiaries

    Greece's OPEKA hearing‑aid subsidy of €391/month now covers 12,200 people, up from 6,300, after removing age limits and keeping no income criteria; monthly spending rose to €4.8 million.

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Greece's housing renovation schemes near exhaustion as August deadline looms

    Greece's EU‑funded “Renovation of Housing” and “My Home II” schemes end in August; 15,000 loans worth €1.8 trn approved and 95% of the budget used, while 150,000+ applications and 77,000+ eligible properties in

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Greece expands child voucher scheme, €393 million for 2026‑27

    Greece earmarks €393 million for 2026‑27 child vouchers, raises income limits, removes the test for large families, and will pay a €150 emergency allowance to missed families by 31 August.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 27 sources

    Greek Student Housing Allowance Deadline Ends July 31, 2026

    Greek Student Housing Allowance applications close on 31 July 2026; online filing via TAXISnet required, up to €2 500 per student, with €90 million funding and 8 600 new beds announced.

24. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek OPEKA launches automated checks for Child Benefit A21

    Greece’s OPEKA will now use automated electronic checks across education, tax and immigration databases to verify eligibility for the Child Benefit A21, per a new decision by Minister Dimitris Papastergiou.

25. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek housing renovation programme expands eligibility and funding

    Greece's Housing Renovation Programme, backed by €500 M EU funds, lowers ownership thresholds to 20 % and doubles electricity limits for vacant homes, extending certificate deadlines and offering up to €36 k in

26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Greek Public Employment Service Posts Final Selection Lists for Free Nursery Spots 2026‑2027

    ΔΥΠΑ posted final selection tables on 29 July for 28 free nursery stations (2026‑27), covering children 6 months‑4 years, funded by the European Social Fund and national resources.

27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 18 sources

    Greece’s Student Housing Allowance deadline July 31, 2026

    Deadline July 31, 2026 to apply online for Greece’s 2025‑26 Student Housing Allowance (up to €2,500); funding up 115 % to €90 m and 8,600 new beds planned.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece Begins First 2026 Payments to Large Families under Agricultural Household Account

    Greece's Agricultural Household Account paid €1.614 m on July 28 2026 to 2,112 large‑family beneficiaries (€700 per third child, €1,000 per multiple‑child) without a lottery; program budget €2.21 m.

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches €70 smartphone subsidy for people with severe disabilities

    Greece will offer a €70 voucher toward smartphones for people with a disability rating over 67%, applying the discount instantly at purchase via authorized carriers to curb digital exclusion.

30. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek OPEKA to Disburse €1.6 M to Triple and Multiple‑Child Families

    Greece's OPEKA will pay €1.6 M on 28 July 2026 to 1,658 triple‑child and 454 multiple‑child families, after a successful application round that required no lottery.

31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greece approves €6.5 bn housing strategy to build 20,000 homes and add 8,500 student beds

    Greece's government approved a €6.5 bn ten‑year housing strategy (2026‑35) to deliver about 20,000 new homes, 8,500 student dormitory places and support for 60,000 citizens.

32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Greek childcare voucher program opens online applications until Aug 5

    Greece’s €393 M childcare voucher scheme opens online applications (all taxpayers) until 5 Aug, with a new rule granting vouchers to families with four + children without income tests.

33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Greek DYPΑ releases temporary selection tables for 28 public daycare centers

    Greek DYPΑ posted provisional tables for 28 public daycare stations, outlining three placement categories and a three‑day window for parental objections, as part of a EU‑co‑financed early‑education program.

34. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greek 'Renovate 2026' program expands eligibility for closed homes and co‑owners

    Greek 'Renovate 2026' scheme raises the electricity‑use limit to 100 kWh and lowers co‑ownership threshold to 20%, extending eligibility to thousands of owners; applications close 31 Aug 2026.

35. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources

    Greek Tourism Vocational Schools Designated as Experimental Training Network

    Greece’s Ministry of Tourism approved a nationwide experimental network for tourism vocational schools, opening paid apprenticeship applications at seven sites for 2026‑27 in hotel front‑desk, culinary and food

36. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 14 sources

    Greek MyStreet platform adds accessibility registry and EV charger data

    MyStreet expands into a national accessibility registry and adds real‑time EV charger data, linking municipalities and the road‑safety observatory to aid disabled citizens and sustainable mobility in Greece.

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Greek EETAA launches childcare voucher applications for 2026‑2027

    Greece’s EETAA opened online applications on 18 July 2026 for 2026‑2027 childcare vouchers, with phased AFM‑based submission, €393.5 M funding, and income‑free eligibility for large families.

38. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Greece launches €70 smartphone voucher for people with severe disability

    Greece will offer a €70 point‑of‑sale discount on qualifying smartphones to citizens with a disability rating over 67 %, using a digital voucher system to improve digital inclusion.

39. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Greece launches expanded ‘Tourism for All’ voucher scheme 2026‑27

    Greece’s 2026‑27 “Tourism for All” voucher scheme offers €200‑€600 digital cards for up to six nights, expands income limits, includes disabled families and targets winter mountain tourism.

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greece expands eligibility for ‘Ανακαινίζω 2026’ housing renovation scheme

    Greece lowers ownership requirements to 20 % and adds a low‑electricity‑use test to widen access to the “Ανακαινίζω 2026” housing renovation programme, aiming to boost renovations and address the housing crunch

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    New Democracy spokesperson Sdoukou defends policies amid OPKEPE scandal

    New Democracy spokesperson Alexandra Sdoukou defended government focus on daily issues and announced tax cuts, child and pension benefits, while critics say the party applies legal standards selectively in the

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Parliament pushes personal‑assistant law for disabled citizens

    Greek MPs debate a bill to make personal assistants a permanent state service, expand disability portals and housing reforms, with mixed opposition reactions.

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Greek OPEKA Extends Large‑Family Benefit Application Deadline to July 22, 2026

    OPEKA extended the LAE cash‑assistance deadline to 22 July 2026 and set the July social‑benefits payout for 31 July, covering large‑family grants and numerous welfare payments.

44. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greek apprenticeship program launches private‑sector positions for 2026‑27

    Greece’s 2026‑27 post‑secondary apprenticeship year opens private‑sector slots, funded by the EU and the state; companies must register by 31 Aug 2026, and Rethymno officials have urged local firms to offer a b

45. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Greece widens housing renovation subsidy eligibility for closed homes

    Greece expands the Renovation of Housing program, lowering ownership thresholds to 20 % for closed homes, raising the electricity‑use limit to 100 kWh, and extending application deadlines to August 2026; a tied

46. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece weighs 30% boost to child benefit amid budget impact

    Greece is evaluating a 30% increase to its child benefit, costing €200 million annually, aimed at low‑income families and expected to cut child poverty by 1.42 percentage points.

47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 22 sources

    Greece launches voucher applications for childcare, removing income limits for large families

    Greece opens 2026‑27 childcare voucher applications, granting families with four+ children vouchers without income tests; deadline 5 Aug, €393.5 M funded.

48. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 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.

49. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 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.

50. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece launches €70 smartphone voucher for citizens with severe disabilities

    Greece will offer a €70 instant discount on smartphones to citizens with a disability rating over 67%, aiming to improve digital inclusion through a voucher system applied at purchase.

51. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 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.

52. 2 months 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.

53. 2 months 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.

54. 2 months 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.

55. 2 months 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.

56. 2 months 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).

57. 2 months 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

58. 2 months 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.

59. 2 months 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.

60. 2 months 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.

61. 2 months 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.

62. 2 months 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.

63. 2 months 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.

64. 2 months 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.

65. 2 months 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.

66. 2 months 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.

67. 2 months 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

68. 2 months 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.

69. 2 months 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.

70. 2 months 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

71. 2 months 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.

72. 2 months 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.

73. 2 months 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

74. 2 months 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.

75. 2 months 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.

76. 2 months 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

77. 2 months 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.

78. 2 months 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.

79. 2 months 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.

80. 2 months 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.

81. 2 months 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

82. 2 months 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.

83. 3 months 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.

84. 3 months 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.

85. 3 months 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.

86. 3 months 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.

87. 3 months 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.

88. 3 months 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.

89. 3 months 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.

90. 3 months 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.

91. 3 months 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

92. 3 months 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.

93. 3 months 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.

94. 3 months 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 ≥

95. 3 months 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.

96. 3 months 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

97. 3 months 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

98. 3 months 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.

99. 3 months 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.

100. 3 months 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.

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