Govt Announces Permanent VAT Reductions for Beverages, Taxis
Reduced VAT rate of 13%, from the maximum 24%, aims to support efforts to stem skyrocketing cost-of-living
Σάββατο 27 Δεκεμβρίου 2025
21o Αθήνα
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Masdar to Acquire Majority Stake in Greece’s TERNA ENERGY
The 3.2billion euro deal is the largest energy transaction on the Athens Stock Exchange and one of the largest in the European renewables market
Greek Islands – Where Foreigners Buy Homes
The Cycladic Island of Mykonos and the Ionian Island of Paxos were the priciest destinations to buy a home in May 2024
Greece’s Massive Interconnector Projects Attract Int’l Investors
One notable project, called the Great Sea Interconnector, aims to link Greece, Cyprus and Israel via underwater electrical cables
Work Week – Greek 6-Day Week Starts in July – Some EU Countries Go for 4 Days
German publication FAZ highlights the low wage rates in the country, despite Greeks working more hours compared to other EU member-states
New Cabinet after Reshuffle Convenes Saturday
Prime Minister Mitsotakis called for a period of “comprehensive rebooting” and outlined salary increases, changes in the health and education sectors and the fight against inflation as the government’s four priorities
Bloomberg: Greece to Restrict Cruise Ships on Popular Islands
Furthermore, Mitsotakis specifically noted pressure on Greece’s popular destinations, such as Santorini in the Cyclades.
Eurostat: Greece Ranks High in EU Job Vacancy Rates
Greece registered the highest uptick in in the metric compared to the respective period last year
In.gr exclusive: Hanks couple dines in a local taverna; set to attend religious festival
Hanks and Wilson have long vacationed on another Cyclades isle, Antiparos, where they retain a holiday villa home.
Skopelos Island in Greece Captivates French Tourists
To capture the romantic essence of “Mamma Mia,” the Municipality of Skopelos released an original music video featuring pianist Elena Xidia.
Greece Posts Record Voter Abstention Rate in EP Elections
Election results show that a whopping 58.61% of Greek voters turned their backs on the polls yesterday
Le Pen Party Victory Leads Macron To Call Snap Elex in France
Le Pen led nationalist and anti-migration National Rally is expected to come in first by a wide margin in Sunday’s European Parliament election
Greece Secures Seat on UN Security Council
Greece secured a UN Security Council seat for 2025-2026 with 182 votes, joining Denmark, Panama, Somalia, and Pakistan.
Greek Real Estate Study: Homebuyers Opt for Old Houses
The real estate study revealed that Greeks in the market for a new house opt for affordable older units within their financial abilities
Greece: Supermarket Product Prices Decreased in May
Notably, substantial price reductions were noted in butter and eggs, decreasing by 7.50%.
Eurobarometer: Most Europeans Want Active EU Role in Crisis
The report, released just ahead of European elections, shows 14% of Greeks saying they have directly benefitted from EU support in response to a major crisis
Record Air Routes to Bring Record Number of Americans to Athens
Notably, the season has been extended, with American Airlines starting flights from New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia a month earlier.
US Amb Tsunis at Conf League Final; Congratulates Olympiacos on X
US envoy to Greece saw the UEFA Conference League final with NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Turkish celebrity chef Salt Bae in an OPAP Arena suite
Global Praise and Intl Headlines for Olympiacos FC
From the President of Greece to unexpected ‘fireworks’ from Google, congratulatory messages pour in from around the globe following Olympiacos’ historic win at the UEFA Conference League Final last night
Revamping the Greek Tax Administration
To tackle non-compliance effectively, taxpayer profiling, risk assessment, and behavior analysis tools will be utilized, bolstered by extensive data exchanges and international cooperation.
First Round of Smart Meters Installed in Greece
According to reports at OT.gr, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator has procured 360,000 units and started installation
Email Gate: Data Protection Authority Fines Greek State, MEP
Outgoing MEP Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou is facing 75 lawsuits by citizens and the interior ministry more than 200 lawsuits since the email gate scandal broke
Email Gate: Data Protection Authority Fines Greek State, MEP
Outgoing MEP Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou is facing 75 lawsuits by citizens and the interior ministry more than 200 lawsuits since the email gate scandal broke
Notable Rise in Passenger Traffic in Greek Airports
The data also showed a 6.4% uptick in aircraft movements over the same period.
Greek Min of Agri to Meet EU Agri Comm on OPEKEPE Reforms
The Greek Minister of Agriculture heads to Brussels to meet with EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, to discuss the status of reforms at OPEKEPE, and to attend the Council of Ministers of Agriculture on CAP
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