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Tax-Free Share Transfers Cost Greece Billions
Greece has forfeited more than €1.26 billion in public revenue over the past five years as a result of a tax exemption on capital gains from the sale of corporate shareholdings—an arrangement that has increasingly come under scrutiny as pressures on public finances persist.
Scandals Set the Context as Greece’s Cabinet Debates Anti-Corruption Reforms
At the centre of the Cabinet’s discussions was a proposal to introduce a nationwide digital system for monitoring corruption cases.
New Rules for Horse-Drawn Carriages Put a Greek Island’s Way of Life Under Strain
Under the new regulation, permits for animal-drawn vehicles will be issued by local municipalities and will specify precisely where each vehicle is allowed to operate.
Greece Tightens Rules on .gr and .ελ Domain Names
Greece is introducing a new regulatory framework that changes how national domain names ending in .gr and .ελ are registered, monitored and, in some cases, withdrawn.
Binance Establishes Holding Company in Greece
According to corporate records, Binance Holdings (IE) Limited has incorporated a new wholly owned entity in Greece under the name Binary Greece.
Greek Government Accused of Targeting Rail Disaster Victims Through Tax Audit
Karystianou said the association’s finances are fully transparent and stressed that she has consistently supported the public disclosure of all financial data.
Greece’s Energy Market Enters a New Phase of Consolidation
Greece’s energy market is entering a decisive phase of restructuring, marked by accelerating consolidation and the arrival of new players that are reshaping competitive dynamics.
Rising Construction Costs and Labour Gaps Threaten Greece’s Housing Plans
The Greek government is pinning its hopes for easing the country’s housing shortage on a revival of construction activity and a faster pace of renovations to ageing buildings.
Greece Weighs Advance Tax Rulings to Boost Certainty for Investors
The Greek government is exploring the introduction of preliminary tax decisions, widely known internationally as Advance Tax Rulings (ATRs), as part of a broader effort to enhance tax certainty and predictability for businesses.
Record Prices for Gold Sovereigns in Greece Drive Wave of Profit-Taking
The price of the gold sovereign coin in Greece continues to rise sharply, with selling prices now approaching €1,000, sparking strong interest from both buyers and sellers across the country.
Greece Enters Flu Season Early as Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Surge
Seasonal viral infections and influenza are increasing across Greece, health authorities have warned, as the country enters the flu season earlier than expected.
International Demand Pushes Greek Holiday Home Purchases to New Highs in 2025
Foreign buyers showed a clear preference in 2025 for mid-range holiday homes in Greece, with an average purchase value of €450,000.
Greek Political Party Expels MEP After Reported Attack on Reporter
A political storm has erupted in Greece after Nikos Pappas, a Member of the European Parliament representing the left-wing opposition party SYRIZA, was expelled from the party following an alleged physical assault on a journalist in Strasbourg.
Farmers’ Unrest and Economic Pressures Dent Greek Government’s Standing in New Polls
New Democracy remains clearly ahead, but its support slips by one percentage point compared with the previous Pulse poll.
Greek Prosecutor Urges Convictions of All Defendants in Golden Dawn Appeal Case
The case concerns the formation and operation of a criminal organization, the murder of anti-fascist musician Pavlos Fyssas in 2013, and a violent attack on Egyptian fishermen.
How the Greek Debt Crisis Changed the IMF’s Approach to Fiscal Policy
The report acknowledges improvements in the IMF’s analytical toolkit, particularly in debt sustainability analysis and in the monitoring of liquidity risks. However, it also identifies persistent weaknesses.
Greece’s Business Groups Warn of Economic Impact from Ongoing Farmers’ Protests
Earlier on Monday, Tsiaras presented what he called the government’s response to farmers’ demands, without outlining specific measures.
No Work After Retirement for Greek Auditors, Legal Opinion Clarifies
he Council concluded that retirement from the primary insurance system results, by operation of law, in the cessation of professional activity.
Greek Public Opinion Turns More Pessimistic on Country’s Direction in 2025
Looking ahead to the new year, insecurity is the most prevalent emotion, cited by 37.1% of respondents.
Subsidies, Energy Prices, and Disease Control at Center of Greek Farmers’ Demands
Among their key requests are measures to reduce costs, including tax-free diesel fuel, a cap on agricultural electricity prices, subsidies for farming inputs, and the removal of value-added tax on essential supplies.
From Fields to Supermarkets: How Greece’s Agricultural Crisis Is Hitting Both Farmers and Consumers
Agriculture continues to play a disproportionately large role in the Greek economy, accounting for 3.2% of GDP, the highest share in the European Union.
DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko Deepens Greek Ties as DTEK Builds New LNG Supply Routes
HELLENiQ ENERGY is planning an FSRU near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, while Motor Oil is moving ahead with an FSRU project at its refinery complex near Corinth.
Documents Reveal Severe Explosive Hazards at Hellenic Defence Systems Facility
Laboratory tests revealed extremely high concentrations of military-grade explosives inside the tanks, including TNT, RDX and HMX, along with chemically unstable by-products formed through partial degradation.
New Key Witnesses Emerge in Greece’s Predator Spyware Trial
Among the witnesses called to testify on December 17 are individuals closely connected to Intellexa’s operations.
Greek Farmers Defy Supreme Court Order, Vow to Maintain Nationwide Blockades
Farmers assemblies held on Tuesday underscored the unified stance: the blockades remain.
Greek Public Divided Over Tsipras as Talk of a Political Return Resurfaces
The question of where Tsipras fits on the political spectrum remains unresolved for a substantial share of the population.
Aegean Disputes Resurface as Ankara Presses for Wider Talks, Athens Pushes Back
Fidan reiterated that Turkey seeks to maintain a positive agenda with Greece.
Greek Farmers Launch Largest Protest in a Decade as Blockades Spread Nationwide
Farmers and livestock breeders across Greece are mounting their largest mobilization in a decade, bringing an estimated 7,500 to 8,000 tractors onto roads nationwide.
Alexandroupolis FSRU Breakdown Exposes Risks in Long-Term LNG Contracts
A few months ago, a major malfunction at the Alexandroupolis Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) offered a pointed reminder of how precarious long-term energy offtake agreements can be when they rely on infrastructure that will only come online years later.
Superbet Sets Sights on Greek Market After Acquiring Exoplay License
Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission has approved the transfer of Exoplay Limited’s Type 2 online gaming license to Romania’s Superbet, clearing the way for the international betting group to enter the Greek online gambling sector.
New Intellexa Revelations Trigger Political Storm in Greece Amid Expanding Spyware Scandal
A major political controversy erupted in Greece on Thursday after sweeping new disclosures shed light on the operations of Intellexa, the consortium behind the Predator spyware system.