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One in Five Tax Euros Paid Late as Greek Compliance Slips in 2025
In value added tax (VAT), on-time payments increased from €15.40 billion in 2024 to €17.16 billion in 2025, an increase of about 11.4%.
Greece Moves to Tighten Rules and Compensation Framework for Renewable Energy Projects
The provision is expected to encourage the consolidation of projects under single investors or energy groups, potentially accelerating market concentration in parts of the renewable energy sector.
Political Clash in Greece Over Delayed Parliamentary Debate on Rule of Law and Wiretapping Scandal
PASOK officials accused the government of trying to evade parliamentary oversight, arguing that the debate should take place within the timeframe set by parliamentary procedure.
European Court of Auditors Examines Transparency of EU Recovery Fund Spending
The issue is considered especially important because the Recovery and Resilience Facility operates differently from traditional European Union spending programmes.
Overdue Tax Debt in Greece Climbs to €114 Billion Despite Collections
The overall rise in overdue debt is attributed to new overdue liabilities totaling €9.97 billion, as well as €2.21 billion in overdue debts from previous years that were assessed at a later stage
Delayed FF OpsCo Accounts Reveal Losses, Legal Troubles Still Weigh
According to the financial statements, FF OpsCo reported revenue of €15.8 million in 2024, up from about €3.03 million in 2023, a roughly 421% increase.
Greek Government Under Renewed Pressure Over Wiretapping Affair
Responding to questions about Dilian’s remarks, Marinakis said there was no issue of the government being blackmailed, arguing that such interpretations were being made by third parties and did not reflect reality. He insisted that the government could not be blackmailed and that the claims being circulated were political interpretations rather than factual developments.
Private Debt in Greece Reaches €407.6 Billion, Report Finds
The rise is attributed mainly to the expansion of bank lending, but also to the continued accumulation of unpaid obligations to the state and social security funds.
Estée Lauder Hellas Reports Strong Profit Growth and Higher Sales in FY2025
The company’s turnover reached €75.25 million, marking an increase of approximately 13.4% compared with €66.38 million in the previous financial year.
New Rules on Bank Collateral and Liquidity Access Introduced by Bank of Greece
The new provision clarifies that only voting rights that can legally be exercised are taken into account when calculating the relevant thresholds.
Greek Households Face Higher Power Bills in Coming Months
A key factor in how prices will evolve is the pricing policy of Greece’s main power utility, the Public Power Corporation (PPC), which plays a dominant role in the electricity supply market.
Greece Introduces Electronic Bank Account Seizures to Speed Up Tax Debt Collection
Under the new system, seizure orders for bank accounts and other financial institutions will be sent electronically through interconnected information systems linking the tax authority with banks.
Doukas Schools Expects Profit Rebound After Loss Year
Operating performance strengthened, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) climbing nearly 28% to €2.53 million.
New Rules on Bank Collateral and Liquidity Access Introduced by Bank of Greece
A key part of the decision clarifies how the Bank of Greece may open and manage accounts used for handling collateral.
Greece Launches New Digital Property Registry to Track Real Estate and Rental Income
The launch of the Property Ownership and Management Registry (MIDA) is expected in the near future, marking a new era in how real estate assets are recorded, monitored and cross-checked in Greece.
Tsipras: Greek Surveillance Scandal Moves From Politics to Criminal Investigation
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras launched a sharp attack over Greece’s wiretapping scandal during a speech in the central Greek city of Lamia on Saturday, directly accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his former chief of staff and nephew, Grigoris Dimitriadis, of bearing political responsibility at the highest level of government.
Greek Bond Yields Jump Amid Middle East Tensions, Spread Remains Stable
Greek government bond yields rose sharply over the past month as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettled international markets, pushing borrowing costs higher across the Eurozone.
How Satisfied Greeks Are with Their Housing
A new European housing survey shows that Greeks are less satisfied with their housing conditions than most other Europeans, with factors such as age, property type, location, cost and homeownership playing a decisive role in shaping overall satisfaction.
Inflation Erases Greece’s Latest Minimum Wage Boost
One of the main pressures on Greek households is food inflation.
Greek Government Rejects Intellexa Founder’s Claims as Predator Scandal Reignites
The government spokesperson was also asked about references in the court ruling to possible espionage and calls for further investigation.
United Group Expands Greek Presence with Formation of New Company
The new entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Group Luxembourg S.à r.l., which is headquartered in Luxembourg and acts as the sole shareholder, fully covering the company’s initial share capital.
Athens Stock Exchange Set to Rebrand as Euronext Athens Holding
On February 26, ATHEX had already established a new company in Greece under the name Euronext Athens Single-Member S.A.
Most children with cancer in Greece achieve full recovery
Thanks to steady advances in diagnosis and treatment, about four out of five children — around 80% — achieve full recovery, while survival rates for certain types of cancer exceed 90%.
Greek Authorities Uncover International Cigarette Smuggling Network
Most shipments were sent to France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Analysts Focus on Middle East Impact in Athens Airport Results Briefing
The increase in costs combined with the decline in profitability already represents a negative development, which could worsen if passenger traffic slows as a result of geopolitical developments.
Property Tax Values in Attica Surge by Nearly €90 Billion Between 2021 and 2026
The largest concentration of property value is recorded in the Athens regional unit, where total property value increased from €263.4 billion in 2021 to €342.5 billion in 2026.
Intellexa Founder Accuses Greek Authorities for the Predatorgate After Court Conviction
Tal Dilian, founder of Intellexa, the company behind the Predator spyware, said in a statement on Tuesday to investigative outlet Inside Story and broadcaster Mega that he would not act as a “scapegoat” for a political scandal that has shaken Greek politics for several years.
IMF Says Greek Economy Remains Resilient but Warns of Global Risks
The International Monetary Fund says the Greek economy continues to show resilience and maintain growth momentum, but warns that international developments—particularly the crisis in the Middle East—are creating new uncertainties for the country’s economic outlook.
Poll Shows New Democracy Leading, PASOK Second as Cost of Living Dominates Voter Concerns
The survey confirms that the cost of living remains the dominant issue for Greek voters, with 48.7% of respondents identifying inflation and rising prices as the country’s most important problem.
State Steps Back as CrediaBank Moves Ahead with €300 Million Capital Raise
The Greek state has already decided not to participate in the capital increase, even if this leads to the loss of its blocking minority stake in the bank.
U.S. Pressure Over LNG Threatens Vertical Corridor and Greece’s Energy Ambitions
The Greek government, however, insists that the Vertical Corridor is a project of European importance because it contributes to energy diversification and reduces dependence on single suppliers.