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Greece’s Tax Structure: A Heavy Burden on Low-Income Households

Greece’s Tax Structure: A Heavy Burden on Low-Income Households

In 2024, Greece collected €68.787 billion in total tax revenue, a €1.885 billion increase compared to €66.902 billion in 2023.
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Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal Trial Scheduled for March 5, 2025

Greece’s Wiretapping Scandal Trial Scheduled for March 5, 2025

At the center of the controversy is the alleged use of the advanced Predator spyware in a sweeping surveillance operation that targeted politicians, journalists, and prominent business figures.
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Greece’s Weather Stations Are Evolving to Meet Modern Challenges

Greece’s Weather Stations Are Evolving to Meet Modern Challenges

Over the next 17 months, the HNMS will gain access to 30 state-of-the-art automatic weather stations, marking a significant leap forward in Greece's meteorological capabilities.
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The Growing Rental Market Crisis Shaping Greece’s 2025 Housing Landscape

The Growing Rental Market Crisis Shaping Greece’s 2025 Housing Landscape

Rental prices have surged dramatically in recent years.
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New Compliance Leadership at Greece's Top Financial Institution

New Compliance Leadership at Greece's Top Financial Institution

Under Kasapaki’s oversight, cash collateral from non-performing loan borrowers was improperly used to purchase shares in the capital increase, a violation that drew scrutiny from regulators.
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Greece Accelerates Energy Transmission Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Growth

Greece Accelerates Energy Transmission Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Growth

The proposed legislation introduces measures to expedite critical infrastructure projects.
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Greek Society's Unyielding Demand for Justice Over Tempi Tragedy Puts Suffocating Pressure on Government and Judiciary

Greek Society's Unyielding Demand for Justice Over Tempi Tragedy Puts Suffocating Pressure on Government and Judiciary

Hundreds of thousands of citizens, moved by shared grief and indignation, answered the call of victims’ families to take to the streets.
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Backlash Grows Over Greece’s Proposed Ban on Fuel Sales to Helmetless Riders

Backlash Grows Over Greece’s Proposed Ban on Fuel Sales to Helmetless Riders

A new regulation proposed by the Greek government has sparked significant reactions, aiming to prohibit the sale of fuel to motorcyclists who are not wearing helmets.
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Labor Shortages Challenge Greek Agriculture: New Initiatives Target Migrant Workforce

The Greek government is embarking on a sweeping reform of its residence permit system for migrant workers to tackle severe labor shortages and boost economic growth.
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Greece’s Regional Cities See Real Estate Boom from Golden Visa Buyers

Greece’s Regional Cities See Real Estate Boom from Golden Visa Buyers

A new trend is reshaping Greece’s property market as third-country nationals seeking residency through the "Golden Visa" program begin to shift their focus to regional areas.
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Winners and Losers: Who the Council of State's Verdict on the New Building Code Affects

Winners and Losers: Who the Council of State's Verdict on the New Building Code Affects

The Council of State, Greece's highest administrative court, has ruled that a key incentive system under the New Building Code (NOK) is unconstitutional.
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Greek Supreme Court Landmark Decision on New Building Regulation Controversy

Greek Supreme Court Landmark Decision on New Building Regulation Controversy

Greece’s Supreme Administrative Court, the Council of State (StE), is expected to issue a critical ruling on Friday, January 24, regarding controversial "construction bonuses" included in the country’s New Building Regulation (NOK).
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Trump, Trade, and Tourism: External Factors Shaping Greece’s 2025 Growth Path

Trump, Trade, and Tourism: External Factors Shaping Greece’s 2025 Growth Path

The Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), a leading Greek economic think tank, has released its latest quarterly report on Thursday, projecting a 2.4% growth rate for Greece’s economy in 2025.
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Protests Over Greece’s Deadly Train Collision Demand Transparency and Accountability

Protests Over Greece’s Deadly Train Collision Demand Transparency and Accountability

The Association of Relatives of Tempi Victims has announced a protest outside Greece’s Parliament this Sunday, January 26, calling for a full investigation into a catastrophic train collision on February 28, 2023, that resulted in 57 deaths.
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Stricter Penalties Fail to Curb Crime in Greece, Raising Questions About Effectiveness

Stricter Penalties Fail to Curb Crime in Greece, Raising Questions About Effectiveness

Despite implementing harsher criminal penalties, Greece has seen little impact on reducing crime rates, particularly homicides, according to data from the Hellenic Police (ELAS) spanning 1991 to 2021.
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Greece's Hidden Pension Debt Threatens Economic Stability

Greece's Hidden Pension Debt Threatens Economic Stability

Greece faces a significant challenge with its pension system, as highlighted in a recent study by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFiM). The study estimates Greece's "hidden" pension debt at an alarming 409% of its GDP. This debt arises from pension obligations to workers in both the public and private sectors, obligations that are not accounted for in the Maastricht debt criterion used across the European Union.
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Metron Analysis Poll Shows Mitsotakis Approval Plummeting Amid Rising Public Discontent

Metron Analysis Poll Shows Mitsotakis Approval Plummeting Amid Rising Public Discontent

Public discontent with the Greek government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has surged in January, wiping out the modest gains in approval seen just a month ago.
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Greek Tax Authorities Crack Down on Influencers’ Tax Compliance Amid Growing Concerns

Greek Tax Authorities Crack Down on Influencers’ Tax Compliance Amid Growing Concerns

The Greek tax administration has turned its focus toward influencers, a modern profession that has increasingly been linked to instances of tax evasion.
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European Court of Human Rights Rules Against Greece for Denying Fair Trial to the Church of Greece

European Court of Human Rights Rules Against Greece for Denying Fair Trial to the Church of Greece

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Greece violated the Church of Greece’s right to a fair trial by imposing procedural requirements that effectively denied the Church access to justice.
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These Are The Trends That Will Dominate The Holiday Home Market In 2025

These Are The Trends That Will Dominate The Holiday Home Market In 2025

The result is a shift towards other areas that are less crowded and more affordable, which not only offer equivalent natural beauty, but also offer authenticity and, of course, privacy. This is a strategic advantage of the Greek holiday home market compared to other competitive Southern European markets, which are oversaturated.
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What Economic Signals Did Greece Perceive In Trump's First Speech?

What Economic Signals Did Greece Perceive In Trump's First Speech?

Donald Trump’s economic policies, unveiled on Monday during his first full day as the 47th President of the United States, could have far-reaching implications for Greece, a nation still grappling with its own economic recovery.
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New Microfinance Fund in Greece to Support Small Businesses with Favorable Terms

New Microfinance Fund in Greece to Support Small Businesses with Favorable Terms

Starting January 27, a new Microfinance Fund in Greece, will offer favorable funding opportunities for very small businesses with up to 10 employees.
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Kostas Karamanlis: The “Blue Homeland” Doctrine Encapsulates Turkey’s Enduring Territorial Ambitions

Kostas Karamanlis: The “Blue Homeland” Doctrine Encapsulates Turkey’s Enduring Territorial Ambitions

Former Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis spoke on Monday about Turkey’s revisionist ambitions, encapsulated in its “Blue Homeland” doctrine.
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Airbnb in Greece: What New Legislation Means for Hosts and Travelers

Airbnb in Greece: What New Legislation Means for Hosts and Travelers

Under the new framework, property owners wishing to rent out their homes on a short-term basis will need to comply with a detailed set of requirements.
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Greece’s Economy in 2025: Growth Amid Global Uncertainties

Greece’s Economy in 2025: Growth Amid Global Uncertainties

Greece is expected to achieve a robust growth rate of 2.5% in 2025.
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«All you want is Greece»: Η νέα καμπάνια του ΕΟΤ (βίντεο)

«All you want is Greece»: Η νέα καμπάνια του ΕΟΤ (βίντεο)

Το κεντρικό βίντεο για τη διαφημιστική καμπάνια του ΕΟΤ, με αφορμή το άνοιγμα Τουρισμού που ανακοίνωσε επίσημα ο Χάρης Θεοχάρης από το Σούνιο, δόθηκε στη δημοσιότητα την Πέμπτη 13 Μαΐου 2021. Συνολικά, έχουν δημιουργηθεί 5 βίντεο για την καμπάνια «All You Want Is Greece».
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Οι Anonymous Greece χάκαραν τουρκικές ιστοσελίδες - «'Εριξαν» και το 112

Οι Anonymous Greece χάκαραν τουρκικές ιστοσελίδες - «'Εριξαν» και το 112

Τουρκικά sites βρέθηκαν στο στόχαστρο των Anonymous Greece, μετά το χθεσινό "χτύπημα" Τούρκων χάκερς σε ελληνικές κυβερνητικές ιστοσελίδες.
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Οι Anonymous Greece απάντησαν στους Τούρκους χάκερ - Υποστηρίζουν ότι διέρρευσαν πάνω από 5.000 δεδομένα Τούρκων πιλότων

Οι Anonymous Greece απάντησαν στους Τούρκους χάκερ - Υποστηρίζουν ότι διέρρευσαν πάνω από 5.000 δεδομένα Τούρκων πιλότων

Απάντηση στις επιθέσεις των Τούρκων χάκερ έδωσαν για ακόμη μια φορά οι Έλληνες. Μετά τις νέες επιθέσεις Τούρκων χάκερς σε ελληνικές ιστοσελίδες εταιρειών και ενημέρωσης, οι Έλληνες Anonymous χάκαραν και δημοσιοποίησαν τα προσωπικά δεδομένα 5000 Τούρκων πιλότων.
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Οι Anonymous Greece «στόλισαν» τον Ερντογάν… με ροζ σκιά, ρουζ και σκουλαρίκια

Οι Anonymous Greece «στόλισαν» τον Ερντογάν… με ροζ σκιά, ρουζ και σκουλαρίκια

Οι Έλληνες Anonymous «χάκαραν» τουρκική ιστοσελίδα! Ο Ερντογάν με ροζ σκιά, ρουζ και κραγιόν.
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Η Ιωάννα Δρέττα στο τιμόνι της Marketing Greece

Η Ιωάννα Δρέττα στο τιμόνι της Marketing Greece

Η Ιωάννα Δρέττα αναλαμβάνει καθήκοντα γενικής διευθύντριας και διευθύνουσας συμβούλου στη Marketing Greece
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Start You Up in Greece all in 1 Pack : Πακέτο Έναρξης Επιχείρησης

Start You Up in Greece all in 1 Pack : Πακέτο Έναρξης Επιχείρησης

Πλήρης και υπεύθυνη υποστήριξη σε φιλόδοξους επιχειρηματίες που επιθυμούν να ξεκινήσουν το επιχειρείν προσφέρει η Start You Up in Greece
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