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Greece Overhauls Tax Treatment of CFDs, Eliminating VAT and Transaction Levies
The policy change follows a review by the European Union's VAT Committee, which concluded that payments made under CFD agreements do not constitute consideration for a service.
Greece Keeps Journalists Locked Out of Corporate Ownership Registry Despite EU Transparency Push
A joint decision by Greece's finance and digital governance ministries envisaged that individuals and legal entities able to demonstrate a legitimate interest would be granted access to beneficial ownership information from December 31 onward.
Tsipras Unveils Shadow Cabinet in Bid to Rebuild Greece's Left
The shadow cabinet brings together academics, former government officials, policy experts and technocrats tasked with developing proposals across key areas of public policy.
Greece’s New Mortgage Relief Plan Sparks Debate Over Fairness as Thousands Are Left Out
Thousands of borrowers who lost their restructuring arrangements over the past decade—often because they lost jobs, suffered income declines or struggled with rising living costs—will receive no comparable benefit.
Can Gaming Become Greece’s Next Economic Success Story?
According to research by Greece’s Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), global consumer spending on digital games reached $177.8 billion in 2024, up 31.3% from 2018.
Greek Government Faces Fresh Questions Over Predator Spyware Export Licenses
The dispute centers on export licenses granted for Predator, the controversial surveillance software that became the focus of a major political scandal in Greece and drew attention from European institutions over concerns about illegal surveillance and rule-of-law standards.
Belgian Qatargate Probe Reaches Former EU Commissioner Avramopoulos
The warrant cannot be executed unless the Greek parliament first votes to lift the immunity of Avramopoulos, who currently serves as an MP for the ruling centre-right New Democracy party.
Giochi Preziosi Greece Cuts Losses as Parent Company's Restructuring Casts Shadow
The wholesaler of toys posted revenue of €10.84 million for the year, down about 3% from €11.16 million in 2023, according to financial statements filed this week.
Greece Plans Central AI Registry for Government Systems, but Questions Remain Over Oversight
The measure is included in draft legislation implementing the European Union's AI Act, which was released for public consultation this week.
Greek Universities Slip in Global Rankings as International Competition Intensifies
Greek universities have fallen further behind their international peers in the latest global rankings, highlighting persistent challenges in attracting foreign talent, building international research networks and enhancing academic reputation at a time when competition in higher education is accelerating worldwide.
Mitsotakis’ Problem on the Right Has a Name: Antonis Samaras
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says the country's next election is still a year away. Inside his ruling New Democracy, however, a different clock is ticking.
EU Parcel Charge Offers Relief to Greek Retailers — If It Works
As the European Union prepares to impose a new €3 customs charge on low-value parcels from outside the bloc beginning July 1, retailers in Greece are watching closely to see whether the measure can slow the flood of cheap goods arriving from Chinese e-commerce giants such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress.
The Ship Graveyard Beneath Greece's New Port Gateway
Beneath the calm waters of Elefsina Bay, west of Athens, lies one of the largest concentrations of shipwrecks in Greece—a submerged legacy of decades of industrial decline, abandoned vessels and maritime neglect.
Ferry War Erupts in Greece’s Cyclades as Rivals Clash Over Market Power
A ferry battle is intensifying in Greece’s Cyclades, as Seajets expands its position through vessel acquisitions and aggressive pricing, prompting smaller rival Fast Ferries to ask Greece’s competition authority to examine whether the market is moving toward excessive concentration.
Housing Costs in Athens and Thessaloniki Consume More Than Half of Average Salaries
The cost of renting a modest apartment in Greece's two largest cities continues to place significant strain on household budgets, with tenants now spending more than half of their income on housing.
Greece Presses Ukraine Over Drone Incident During Mitsotakis-Zelensky Meeting
The issue surfaced during a meeting between the two leaders ahead of a European Council summit in Brussels, where they discussed the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine.
IMF Flags Weaknesses in Bank of Greece Supervision of Non-Systemic Banks
The findings were published in a report prepared under the IMF's Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), which reviewed the Bank of Greece's supervision of several non-systemic lenders.
U.S.-Backed Corridor Opens Door to New Infrastructure Investment in Greece
The legislation formally integrates the Eastern Mediterranean into the corridor’s strategic framework, underscoring the region’s growing importance.
From Parcel Lockers to Drones, Greece Updates Postal Privacy Rules for the Digital Age
The new framework replaces regulations that had been in force since 2005.
Nearly All of Greece’s Beaches Earn Top Water Quality Rating in EU Survey
The findings reinforce Greece’s reputation as one of Europe’s premier beach destinations.
Binance and Greek Officials Offer Conflicting Accounts Over EU License Application
Binance said it had planned to invest at least €200 million in Greece and create 100 highly paid jobs, describing the project as part of its long-term commitment to the country.
Rising Living Costs Leave Nearly Half of Greeks Worse Off, New Poll Finds
The findings highlight the disconnect between headline economic indicators and the day-to-day experience of many Greeks, who continue to grapple with elevated prices for housing, food and transportation.
Greece’s Senior Church Leaders Win €3.6 Million Pay Boost as Critics Cry Electioneering
The measure applies to the Archbishop of Greece, Metropolitans and Bishops, but leaves the salaries of ordinary parish priests unchanged.
Greece’s Pharmaceutical Sector Sounds Alarm Over Record Hospital Drug Rebates
According to SFEE and PIF, the increase reflects deep structural problems in the financing of hospital pharmaceutical care rather than temporary budgetary pressures.
Greek Government Refuses to Rule Out Official Role in Predator Certification Claims
Pavlos Marinakis repeatedly declined to answer questions about reports that Greek public authorities provided documentation to Intellexa.
Greek Supreme Court Orders Return of Convicted 17 November Leader to Prison Weeks After Release
Police arrested the 80-year-old at his home in the Athens suburb of Vyronas on Sunday after the Judicial Council of the Supreme Court accepted an appeal challenging his parole.
Bank of Greece Expands TARGET-GR Network to Support Faster International Euro Payments
At the center of the overhaul is the introduction of the One-Leg Out Instant Credit Transfer (OCT Inst) scheme, which significantly expands the reach of instant payments.
Greek Supreme Court Debt Ruling Puts Government on Collision Course With Borrowers
A landmark ruling by Greece’s highest court on the calculation of interest for thousands of restructured mortgages is rapidly evolving from a technical legal dispute into a politically sensitive battle that could test the government’s relationship with both struggling households and the country’s banking sector.
Greece Braces for Another Summer of Rising Prices as Inflation Defies European Trend
As much of Europe begins to see inflation ease, Greece is moving in the opposite direction.
Did the Greek State Vouch for Predator? New Report Suggests Official Backing
Fresh allegations have injected new momentum into Greece’s long-running Predator spyware scandal, with a report claiming that the company behind the surveillance software obtained official endorsements from Greek state authorities to support exports to third countries.
Landmark EU Case Could Redefine Gambling Advertising Rules Across Europe
A closely watched case before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) could reshape the legal framework governing gambling advertising across the bloc, with implications extending well beyond Italy, where the dispute originated.