#GREECE
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.
Greece’s Wiretapping Trial Enters Critical Phase as Court Orders Deeper Scrutiny
At the centre of recent proceedings was the testimony of investigative journalist Tasos Telloglou, a senior reporter with Inside Story and Greece’s ANT1 television network.
How Much Money Third - Country Nationals Must Have to Enter and Stay in Greece
Travelers entering Greece with a national visa are exempt from these rules.
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.
Greece Approves 2026 Budget Following Heated Debate on Farming and Corruption
The approval came after a marathon parliamentary debate that began on Friday afternoon and concluded shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
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.
Long Hours, Low Returns: The Structural Paradox of Greece’s Labor Market
Workers in Greece are employed for almost 40 hours per week, productivity reaches only about 60% of the European average.
Greece’s Shadow Economy Still Looms Large Despite Digital Tax Reform Plans
Tax evasion remains a structural problem for the Greek economy.
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.
Aegean Disputes Resurface as Ankara Presses for Wider Talks, Athens Pushes Back
Fidan reiterated that Turkey seeks to maintain a positive agenda with Greece.
Independent Andreas Koutsolampros Elected President of Athens Bar Association, Defeating Government-Supported Rival
Koutsolampros, running as an independent, won decisively with 61.29 percent of the vote, securing 5,886 ballots.
Greece’s Security Council Meets Under Cloud of NATO Procurement Allegations
The agenda includes approval of Greece’s plan to modernise its artillery with Israel’s PULS multiple rocket launchers.
Risk of a New Rent Surge as Greece Weighs Minimum Lease Threshold
According to market insiders, a state-imposed minimum would likely become a new baseline for pricing across the rental sector.
Climate Change and Overbuilding Are Undermining Greece’s Winter Holiday Home Market
Climate change has become a crucial factor in the sector’s continued weakness.
Farmers in Greece Escalate Protests as Subsidy Payments Disappear in ELGA Deductions
Farmers say the distribution of payments has been chaotic and unfair.
Greeks Abroad Raise Their Voice for the Future of the Greek Language
A vital anchor of identity, emotional continuity and family cohesion far from their homeland.
Housing Squeeze: Greece Posts Worst Performance in the EU, Eurostat Report Finds
Greece records the highest percentage of residents in the European Union who say they cannot keep their homes adequately warm.
Greece Projects Major Rise in Indirect Taxes by 2029 Amid Slowing Growth
Government projections show revenues rising from €44.1 billion in 2026 to €46.5 billion in 2029, an increase of roughly 5.4 percent over three years.
Former Police Forensics Director Recounts Death Threats and Spyware Infection Authorities Failed to Probe
Miniati said she only learned officially in 2023 that her phone had been infected.
Greek Police Report Over 19,000 Domestic Violence Cases in First Ten Months of 2025
According to the police chief, the Hellenic Police has pursued a clear and decisive strategy of community policing and zero tolerance toward violence.
Greece Tightens Asset Checks on Tax Authority Staff
Under the new rules, not only AADE employees but also their family members may be examined if their financial information affects the overall picture of an employee’s wealth.
Study Finds Greek Lawmaking Lags Behind EU Standards
The average Greek law runs to 54 articles and about 60 pages—more than double the length of the typical EU directive, which averages 25 pages.