Greece reforms, debt relief & elections – July 2026

Timeline

1. about 4 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greek Government Proposes €400 Pension Supplement for Retirees

   Greece plans to raise the pension supplement to €400 or €447, widen eligibility, cut withholding taxes, and adjust solidarity contributions to offset inflation, costing €200‑300 million.

2. about 11 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greek Left Party ELAS Criticized for Supporting Private Universities

   ELAS, Alex Tsipras' new party, backs private universities and Article 16 repeal, drawing fire from PASOK and left‑wing critics over concerns of educational inequality in Greece.

3. about 14 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Greek tax refunds 2026: tracking, IBAN registration and debt offset rules

   Greek taxpayers can track 2026 refunds on myAADE; payments arrive within 90 days, are offset against overdue debts like ENFIA, and require an active IBAN registered in AADE.

4. about 15 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Greek economy moves beyond debt reduction to productivity challenge

   Greece’s debt‑to‑GDP ratio is set to dip below Italy’s by 2026, restoring its investment‑grade rating, but the economy now faces productivity gaps, a large current‑account deficit and reliance on tourism amid a

5. about 15 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 13 sources

   Greece readies €2 billion DETh package with tax cuts, wage boost and price‑reduction scheme

   Greece prepares a €2 billion DETh economic package featuring tax cuts, a minimum‑wage rise, employer‑contribution reduction, pension boosts and a supermarket price‑de‑escalation scheme, funded by the post‑RRF “

6. about 15 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis grapples with internal party turmoil and poll lead

   A new poll keeps New Democracy ahead of ELAS by 14 points, but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces mounting internal party disputes and lingering scandals ahead of the election.

7. about 16 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Greek tax authority tightens oversight of tax‑free parental transfers

   Greek tax authority AADE is auditing 5,900 transfer cases, focusing on 1,080 tax‑free parental benefits, stressing that only bank‑mediated transfers qualify for the €800,000 exemption.

8. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 11 sources

   New Democracy Leads Greek Marc Poll by 14 Points as Karystianou’s Party Slumps

   The Marc poll (20‑23 July) puts New Democracy at 30.8%, 14 points ahead of EL.A.S. (16.8%); PASOK at 11% and Hope for Democracy drops to 7.4%.

9. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Mitsotakis Rejects Coalition Talks Amid Growing Scandals

   Greek PM Mitsotakis ruled out post‑election coalitions, citing self‑sufficiency, as over 100 scandals fuel speculation of a special‑purpose government ahead of elections.

10. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis confronts seven setbacks before elections

    To Paron outlines seven major scandals and governance failures that threaten Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis' election prospects.

11. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greek Tax Authority AADE Enables Immediate Release of Seized Bank Accounts

    AADE now lets Greek taxpayers instantly unlock bank accounts seized for tax debts after paying 25% of the owed amount, provided other debts are cleared and a repayment plan is in place.

12. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Greek AADE launches new Thessaloniki tax centre on July 27

    AADE opens Thessaloniki's new KEFODE centre on 27 July 2026, shifting duties from several local tax offices and adding a department for alternative individual taxation.

13. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek Communist Deputy Koutsoumbas attacks government’s constitutional reform proposals

    KKE deputy Dimitris Koutsoumbas denounced Greece’s fast‑track constitutional revision as anti‑people, anti‑democratic and a tool for reactionary stability, urging public resistance.

14. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greek Ministry of Development awards record €134 million tax exemptions to 90 projects

    Greece’s Ministry of Development issued a record €134 million in tax exemptions for 90 manufacturing and tourism projects, covering all applications and extending proposal deadlines to July 2026.

15. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 30 sources

    Greek tax filing deadline ends July 24, 2026 with no extension

    Greece’s tax filing deadline ends 24 July 2026 with no extension; early submissions hit a record 6.7 million, and penalties range up to 50 % of unpaid tax and €100‑€500 fines.

16. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greece's sovereign debt tops €400 billion under New Democracy

    Greece’s debt exceeds €400 billion under New Democracy, while new reforms aim to ease private‑sector debt for over 2 million households and businesses.

17. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greek government plans to extend rental tax exemption to 2027

    Greek officials propose extending the three‑year rental tax exemption to 2027, widening eligibility and reducing the required vacancy period to boost long‑term rental supply.

18. 4 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Greece Implements Unified Digital Payments Portal for Public Debts

    Greece’s new Unified Digital Payments Portal will consolidate all public debts—taxes, social security, municipal fees and fines—into one online service, offering payment options and digital receipts.

19. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece restores widowed pensions, ends cuts after three years

    Greece's parliament repealed the three‑year cut to widowed pensions, restoring the 70 % rate and guaranteeing dual pensions, though pensioners warn of gaps for those whose spouses died before May 2016.

20. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    PASOK leaders lambaste Greek PM Mitsotakis over broken pledges

    PASOK leaders Androulaki and Tsoukala rebuked Greek PM Mitsotakis, citing unfulfilled 2019 promises, misuse of Recovery Fund money, and controversial policies on universities and the Greece‑Cyprus power link.

21. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis pledges tax cuts and housing support ahead of 2027 elections

    Pavlos Marinakis announced new housing and tax relief measures, a fairer income scheme for freelancers, and warned the government will be judged on effectiveness, not pre‑election tactics; elections set for 202

22. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek parties clash over university law amendment and private university rules

    PASOK and ELAS denounce Greece's university law amendment, demanding non‑profit private universities and a revision of article 16 amid criticism of the New Democracy government's approach.

23. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greek Deputy Finance Minister Markopoulos meets ESEE on SME tax and liquidity reforms

    Greek Deputy Finance Minister Dimitris Markopoulos met ESEE leaders on 17 July to propose tax reforms, reduced advance payments and liquidity measures for SMEs, seeking a stable, growth‑focused fiscal framework

24. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greek Defence Ministry launches third phase of military housing scheme

    Greece's Defence Ministry has launched the €60 m third phase of its military housing programme, adding 181 homes for service members in eight locations and funding new veteran and nursery facilities.

25. 6 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greek MP Olga Gerobasile warns Arta Hospital of critical staffing shortfalls

    Greek MP Olga Gerobasile visited Arta Hospital on 20 July 2026, flagging critical staff shortages, critising government health policy and urging permanent hires and better funding.

26. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Alex Tsipras clashes with SYRIZA over private university reforms

    Alex Tsipras faces criticism from SYRIZA and ND MPs over private university reforms and alleged patronage, intensifying a political clash on education and subsidy policy in Greece.

27. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Greek Interview poll: New Democracy leads with 26.8%, 11‑point gap over EL.AS

    Interview poll shows ND at 26.8% (11‑point lead over EL.AS), PASOK 10.1%; only 8% trust parties, 12% may back a new Samaras party.

28. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources

    Greece's POMIDA issues student‑housing guidance as rents climb

    POMIDA advises Greek families on student‑housing choices as rent prices rise 5 % nationwide, urging careful lease review, broader location searches and shared living to cut costs.

29. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Greece's July 24 deadline for 2026 tax returns

    Greece's AADE set 24 July 2026 as the final filing date for 2026 tax returns, with penalties up to 50 % of unpaid tax and a correction window until 15 July.

30. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maria Karystianou reports verbal attack by Nikos Plakias during Tempi fire trial

    Maria Karystianou claimed prosecutor Nikos Plakias verbally attacked her during the Tempi fire trial, highlighting victims' families’ fatigue and ongoing delays in the case.

31. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 37 sources

    Greece restores widows' pensions to 70% of the deceased's earnings

    Greek Parliament repeals the 2016 law that cut widows' pensions, restoring them to 70 % of the deceased’s earnings for about 150 000 beneficiaries, with payments due end‑August and no retroactive compensation.

32. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek PM Mitsotakis faces historic dip in support amid mounting criticism

    Greek PM Mitsotakis' support falls below 25%, with polls highlighting economic woes and KKE accusing him of seeking a “white check” to continue anti‑popular policies.

33. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Greece's sovereign bonds gain resilience as fiscal discipline lowers borrowing costs

    Greek bond yields fell from >7% in 2016 to levels near Italy and Portugal by 2024, driven by fiscal consolidation and primary surpluses, but the study warns the gains are conditional.

34. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources

    Greek tax authority uncovers €17.9 million fraud network

    Greek AADE uncovered a €17.9 million tax‑evasion network using virtual invoices and linked companies, detaining three suspects including a foreign woman who claimed homelessness while living in a villa.

35. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greece to cut hybrid car tax breaks starting Jan 2027

    Greece will replace its tiered hybrid‑car tax exemptions with a uniform 50 % cut from Jan 1 2027, keeping a 75 % break for certain models imported in late 2025‑early 2026.

36. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 27 sources

    Greece’s public debt falls to €360 bn while state liabilities climb above €3.7 tn

    Eurostat reports Greece’s debt‑to‑GDP fell to 143.5 % in Q1 2026, with public debt down to €360 bn, while overdue state payments to private parties rose above €3.7 tn, driven mainly by hospital suppliers.

37. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek PASOK Pushes 13th Pension Plan as Election Strategy

    PASOK makes the 13th pension a key election promise, while the Greek government warns it could cost €2.5 bn annually and likens it to past policies.

38. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greek opposition SYRIZA's new secretary calls Tsipras' criticism aggressive and urges renewal

    SYRIZA’s new secretary Nikos Pappas deemed Alexis Tsipras’s claim that the party’s historic cycle is over aggressive, urging renewal and confirming election participation amid internal tensions.

39. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greek Central Bank Governor Stournaras Calls for More Competition to Tame Inflation

    Bank of Greece governor Giannis Stournaras says easing inflation needs more competition, fewer entry barriers for firms, and a focus on supply, while keeping monetary stability.

40. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Greek PM Mitsotakis confirms 2027 election, stresses government reliability

    Mitsotakis and New Democracy spokesperson Sdoukou say elections are fixed for spring 2027, reject early polls, and highlight the government’s record on wages, pensions, projects and reliability while attacking

41. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    President K. Tasoulas Urges Unity and Education on 52nd Republic Anniversary

    President K. Tasoulas, marking the 52nd Republic anniversary, urged unity and education as Greece’s core strength, warned of waning public trust, and called for responsible citizenship.

42. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Greek opposition spokesman Tsoukalas slams Mitsotakis government over debt, health and corruption, calls for elections

    PASOK spokesman Kostas Tsoukalas blasted Mitsotakis' debt, health and anti‑corruption policies, called the government audacious, and urged immediate elections to stop further damage.

43. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek President Konstantinos Tsoulas on Family Sacrifices and New Protocol Limits

    President Konstantinos Tsoulas said his role limits informal life and family time, citing protocol, security and a tight schedule, while keeping daily habits and urging unity, education and confidence for the G

44. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 31 sources

    Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlines infrastructure push, tax changes and 2027 election plan

    Mitsotakis details infrastructure upgrades, tax reforms for freelancers, pension supplements, digital university exams and confirms 2027 elections, while dropping a minister‑MP incompatibility rule.

45. 8 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Greece adopts first formal criteria to recognize occupational diseases

    Greece's new Labour Law 5239/2025 creates a reporting deadline and scientific criteria for recognizing occupational diseases, improving workers' rights and prevention policies.

46. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Minister Thanos Plevris opens New Democracy's new Thessproti regional offices

    Minister Thanos Plevris attended the July 21, 2026 opening of New Democracy’s new regional offices in Ighoumenitsa, Thessproti, aimed at boosting local party engagement.

47. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    New Democracy Keeps Lead Over Greek Left in Latest Polls, PASOK Slips

    New Democracy leads Greek polls with 29% (GPO) and 24.6% (ALCO), ahead of the Greek Left at ~16%; PASOK slips below 10%, while a new party by Antonis Samaras polls at ~12%.

48. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greek banks shift €75 billion of red loans to private investors, leaving debt in the economy

    Greek banks off‑loaded €82 billion of red loans to investors, but €75 billion of private debt remains, affecting 1.5 million borrowers.

49. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Fertilizer Subsidy Application Deadline Extended to July 31

    Greece extended the deadline for fertilizer‑subsidy applications to 31 July 2026, with a 15 % rebate up to €50k per farm and payment in three installments.

50. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek tax‑bonus for property renovations extended to 2027

    Greece may extend its property‑renovation tax‑bonus, offering up to €16,000 total relief, to 2027, pending legislation; the scheme benefits owners who invest in eligible energy‑efficiency and repair works.

51. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Deputy Transport Minister Kottsiras Announces Major Public Transport and Rail Upgrades

    Deputy Transport Minister George Kottsiras outlined Greece's plan to expand buses, add electric vehicles, advance the Skaramagas junction project, and modernize rail lines and fleets, aiming for completion by 3

52. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to overhaul constitutional provisions for island regions

    Greece plans to tighten its constitution on islands, adding impact assessments and oversight to address transport, health, energy and staffing inequalities.

53. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    Kyriakos Mitsotakis urges ND MPs to prepare for 2027 elections amid OPEKEPE scandal

    Mitsotakis calls ND MPs to unite for 2027 elections, tackling OPEKEPE scandal, budget plans and constitutional reforms amid fierce opposition criticism.

54. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 53 sources

    Greek government expands debt relief: non‑seizable limit raised to €1,600 and new 72‑installment plan for overdue taxes

    Greece raises the non‑seizable bank‑deposit limit to €1,600 and launches a July 27 debt‑restructuring platform offering €5,000‑threshold extrajudicial settlements and a 72‑installment tax‑repayment scheme.

55. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece’s New Property Code Overhauls Apartment and Condominium Rules

    Greece’s Ministry of Justice proposes a new Property Code allowing apartment subdivision, unit mergers, and easier energy upgrades, while keeping technical and planning safeguards.

56. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Greek mutual fund market tops 32.9 billion euros in assets

    Greek mutual fund assets hit €32.9 billion in June 2026, the highest in 22 years, up €26.8 billion since 2018, with strong inflows and a 406 % growth over a decade.

57. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to hold pilot trial on retirees' solidarity contribution

    Greece’s Court of Auditors will hold a pilot trial on 7 Oct 2026 to decide whether the retirees’ solidarity contribution should be calculated proportionally, potentially altering the fiscal burden for 440,000 p

58. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Tax Authority Introduces New One‑Time Process to Lift Bank Account Seizures

    Greece's tax authority has launched a one‑time, non‑retroactive process for lifting bank account seizures, filed via the MyAADE portal with required debtor and seizure details.

59. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek government ends widowed pension cuts, restores 70% benefit

    Greece scraps the law trimming widowed pensions to 35%, keeping the 70% rate for all beneficiaries and restoring payments for those already reduced.

60. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Bank of Greece projects 1.9% GDP growth in 2026 as war, inflation and climate risks loom

    The Bank of Greece projects 1.9% GDP growth for 2026, steady through 2027 and near 2% in 2028, citing private consumption and investment while noting risks from the Middle East war, inflation and climate issues

61. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Greece's AADE Opens Fifth myPoint Service Center in Galatsi

    AADE opened its fifth myPoint centre in Galatsi, offering blended digital‑human service, video‑call booths, and a modern workplace, said director Georgios Pitsilis.

62. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveils cabinet reshuffle and infrastructure push

    PM Mitsotakis announced a mini‑cabinet reshuffle adding four allies and highlighted major infrastructure projects such as the Skaramagas junction and new hospital upgrades.

63. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos says ethics probe of New Democracy failed

    Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos says the ethical purge of New Democracy over the OPEKEPE case failed, cites industrial job growth, Fulgor investment and new development regimes.

64. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece's ruling party faces uncertainty over next government formation

    Greek New Democracy's poll lead masks coalition uncertainty, with internal strategy debates shaping the next government.

65. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek MP Maximos Senetakis says Greek courts have final say

    Greek MP Maximos Senetakis says he’s innocent, wants his immunity lifted and awaits trial after the EPPO kept a case open against him, stressing that Greek courts will have the final say.

66. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Greece extends deadline for fertilizer subsidy applications to July 31

    Greece prolongs the first‑phase deadline for its fertilizer subsidy to 31 July 2026; the 15 % aid (up to €50k) will be paid by 10 August, with further payments in August and September.

67. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greece's cash deficit widens and minimum wage target set for 2027

    Greece’s cash deficit swelled to €3.161 trillion in H1 2026, while the government targets a €950 minimum wage and €1,500 average private‑sector wage by 2027.

68. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Greece Extends Hazardous‑Work Status to Nurses, Italy Urges Similar Law

    Greece approved a law granting hazardous‑work status and pension benefits to nurses and related staff; Italian union UGL Salute urges Italy to adopt a similar move to protect health workers.

69. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Greek PM Mitsotakis links 2027 election to €49.5 bn EU budget talks

    PM Mitsotakis said Greece’s €49.5 bn EU budget share and key infrastructure projects will be settled in talks ending by 2026 or during Greece’s 2027 EU presidency, linking the result to the spring 2027 election

70. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Greece launches Tourism for All 2026‑2027 voucher scheme

    Greece’s “Tourism for All” 2026‑2027 voucher scheme opens in August, offering €200‑€600 digital‑card subsidies to households meeting higher income limits, with extra aid for disabled families and off‑season旅行.

71. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greece's Mitsotakis outlines new multi‑year fiscal plan

    Mitsotakis leads Greece's Economic Policy Council, outlining a 2028‑2034 fiscal framework, infrastructure plans and tax cuts, while confirming elections for 2027 and targeting political rival Samaras.

72. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece to end pension “personal difference” offset, boosting payments for 670,000 retirees

    Greece will scrap the offset of personal differences in pension indexation from 2027, letting about 670,000 retirees receive the full annual increase (≈2.9%) with final rules due by end‑2026.

73. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Greek Employers Must Pay Vacation Allowance Before Summer Leave

    Greek law obliges employers to pre‑pay vacation allowance before summer leave, with caps of 15 days’ pay for monthly wages or 13 days for daily wages, and to grant leave within two months.

74. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    George Papandreou Calls for Article 16 Reform, Rejects Profit‑Driven Universities

    George Papandreou urges reform of Greece’s Article 16 to protect non‑profit universities and block profit‑driven higher education, proposing broader autonomy and new non‑state university models.

75. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Chalkida Bypass construction moves forward

    Greek Minister Christos Dimas inspected the Chalkida Bypass, part of a 27‑km road project linking northern and southern Euboea, which mayor Elena Vaka says will ease traffic and boost island access.

76. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek parliament passes New Democracy's constitutional revision proposal

    Greek parliament approved New Democracy's constitutional overhaul, with PASOK abstaining on 15 articles and all other opposition parties rejecting the package.

77. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Deputy Minister Kontogeórgi Criticized by ELAS Over Budget Claims

    Deputy Minister Thanasís Kontogeórgi was attacked by ELAS, which said his budget figures inflate costs to 18 billion euros by mixing unrelated items; Kontogeórgi defended the calculations as accurate and needed

78. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece outlines constitutional timetable for possible autumn early elections

    Greece's constitution mandates a presidential decree and a 30‑day window for early elections, with electoral law setting the vote on the last Sunday before that deadline, meaning an autumn election would need a

79. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greece considers raising retirement age after 2030

    Greece may raise the retirement ages of 62 and 67 by about 1.5 years after 2030, affecting most workers but exempting five specific groups, amid demographic pressures.

80. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources

    Greek tax authority seizes 4,712 illegal supplements in Attica

    AADE and DEOS seized 4,712 unauthorized dietary supplements in Attica, uncovering over €200,000 in tax evasion and launching criminal and administrative actions for missing EOF notification and labeling.

81. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greek government pledges 2027 elections, rejects early vote

    Greek officials say elections will be held on a Sunday in 2027, reject early voting, and note the archiving of most OPEKEPE cases while defending the presumption of innocence.

82. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Minister Michailidou says Greeks should fear ex-PM Tsipras as housing aid rules change

    Greek Minister Domna Michailidou warned citizens to fear ex‑PM Alexis Tsipras and unveiled reforms to the “Renovate” housing scheme, raising thresholds, extending deadlines, boosting subsidies and planning new,

83. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek lawmakers unite on private insurance reforms in Athens dialogue

    Greek parties gathered in Athens to discuss reforms for private insurance, calling for tax incentives, better regulation and education to raise low coverage rates.

84. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis Slams Tsipras Over Surplus Claims

    Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis accused former PM Tsipras of unrealistic €6 bn surplus promises, citing EU limits, an €8 bn bank tax write‑down, costly wage hikes and a zero‑cost electricity cut.

85. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greece Constitution Revision Committee Ends Work on Public Employee Evaluation

    Greece’s constitutional revision committee ended work on July 15, covering public‑employee evaluations and local‑government reforms, with votes to move to the plenary next week.

86. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Greek economy forecast to grow 1.8‑2% in 2026‑27 as inflation stays above euro‑zone average

    IOBE projects Greece’s GDP to grow 1.8 % in 2026 and 2 % in 2027, with inflation at 3.7 % in 2026, while labor market, investment and trade improvements are offset by energy‑price and geopolitical risks.

87. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Greece issues comprehensive guide on inheritance tax rules

    Greece's tax authority released a guide detailing inheritance tax rates, exemptions, filing deadlines and rising return numbers, aiming to cut errors and extra charges.

88. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    New Democracy Holds Slight Edge over ELAS in Achaia Poll

    A July 2026 poll in Achaia shows New Democracy at 21 % versus ELAS at 18.7 %, a 2.3‑point lead that narrows to 0.3 % if a hypothetical Samaras party gains 9.7 %. After allocating undecided voters, ND projects 7

89. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    Nikos Androulakis unveils PASOK pension and education reforms, warns of looming election stakes

    PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis unveiled a €1.1 bn pension reform plan and education agenda, criticised the government, and warned that upcoming months are election‑heavy; spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas called O

90. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    New Democracy Party launches new Political Committee structure in Greece

    New Democracy’s Political Committee held its first meeting, unveiling a new structure that assigns members to 20 ministry‑aligned policy areas and pledges realistic, costed proposals for the current and next政府

91. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Greek Parliament debates constitutional reforms on decentralisation and independent authorities

    Greek parliament’s constitutional revision committee reviewed proposals to decentralise administration, create a National Transparency Authority, and change how independent authority heads are appointed, along

92. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Greek Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis says early elections could ease political toxicity

    Greek Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis says an autumn election, earlier than June 2027, could serve as a remedy for political toxicity, stressing his comments are personal and noting the constitutional‑am​

93. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Greek minimum wage rise boosts vacation pay for workers in 2026

    Greece’s minimum wage rises to €920 in April 2026, raising vacation pay to about €589 for monthly workers and up to €460 for daily workers; employers must pay it in advance and grant leave within two months.

94. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece tops EU list for highest labor tax burden

    EU's 2026 tax report shows Greece has the highest labour tax burden at 44.8%, well above the 37.1% EU average, driven by combined income tax and payroll contributions.

95. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Greek Parliament backs lifting immunity of Zoi Konstantopoulou and MP Mario Salmas

    Greece's parliamentary ethics committee approved proposals to lift the immunity of Zoi Konstantopoulou and independent MP Mario Salmas, with New Democracy voting for and opposition parties against; the plenary,

96. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greece leads EU in rising reliance on VAT revenue

    EU data shows Greece’s VAT share of tax revenue rose by 3.1 % points (2014‑2024), the steepest increase in the bloc, pushing consumption taxes to 37.8 % of its total tax income and widening the fiscal burden on

97. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Greek Government Considers Extending Rental Tax Break to 2027

    Greece plans to extend a three‑year tax exemption for long‑term rentals, possibly to 2027, while cutting idle‑time rules and widening eligibility, alongside reforms to streamline property transfers.

98. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    e‑EFKA launches new digital services for non‑salaried insureds in Greece

    Greece’s e‑EFKA launched a new Integrated Information System for non‑salaried insureds on 13 July 2026, offering online registration, termination, refunds, credit transfers and more, with extra features due on

99. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Greek Deputy PM Kostis Chatzidakis unveils four property‑market reforms

    Greek Deputy PM Kostis Chatzidakis introduced four reforms – ending state land claims, letting inheritance tax be paid from sale price, setting a 25 % debt‑recovery rule for seized homes, and creating a one‑off

100. 13 days ago

     [POLITICS] 4 sources

     Greek MP Sokratis Famellos questions government over refinery profits and fuel pricing

     Ioannis Amanatidis joins Greece's parliament as Syriza MP Sokratis Famellos questions refinery profits, fuel pricing and calls for tighter market regulation.

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