Category: Business
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Professional Pension Insurance: Key Changes to Contributions and Taxation from 1 January 2027
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in BusinessNew rules for professional pension insurance in Greece take effect 1 Jan 2027—higher contribution limits, age-based tax rates, and key eligibility conditions.
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PM Visits Wonderplant and Other Key Businesses in Northern Greece Ahead of Thessaloniki Trade Fair
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in BusinessGreek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis toured Wonderplant, TOTTIS, Xino Nero, and GREKA in Northern Greece, spotlighting post-lignite transition and industrial investment
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Fishing Vessels: Applications for €16M in Investment Support Due by 15 September
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in BusinessGreek fishermen can apply for up to 85% funding for vessel upgrades until 15 September 2026 under the PALYTH programme.
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CrediaBank Signs First Unified Collective Labor Agreement for All Employees
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in BusinessCrediaBank signs its first enterprise-wide collective labor agreement post-merger, introducing wage floors, family benefits, and career development support.
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Summer Sales 2026 End Soon: Final Chance for Shoppers
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in BusinessThe 2026 summer sales end on 31 August. Learn your rights, how discounts must be displayed, and what to watch for before buying.
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No Tax on Motor Oil’s Windfall Profits — Cyprus’ Weakness vs. Greece’s Strength
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in BusinessWhy Motor Oil opposes a windfall tax, how Cyprus’ stance contrasts with Greece’s energy diplomacy, and retail’s dominance in Greece’s €1.27bn H1 real estate sur
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Tax Authority Slaps €2M Penalty on Company for Capital Increase ‘Trick’
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in BusinessGreek tax authority hit a company with a €2M penalty for artificially inflating share premium to avoid Capital Concentration Tax.
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OLP Advances Investments in Port Expansion and Logistics
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in BusinessOLP S.A. updates its charter to broaden port investments and enter logistics — supporting Greece’s maritime growth and long-term infrastructure plans.
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Allwyn Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results: Adjusted EBITDA at €458M, Interim Dividend of €0.20
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in BusinessAllwyn reports strong Q2 2026 results: €1.246B revenue (+27%), €458M adjusted EBITDA (+29%), and announces €0.20 interim dividend.
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Ministry of Rural Development: Over €7M in Support for Lesvos Livestock and Dairy Sector
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in BusinessGreece’s Ministry of Rural Development has allocated over €7M to aid Lesvos farmers and dairies hit by foot-and-mouth disease.
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Exarchou: AKTOR Delivers Europe’s Most Modern Metro to Thessaloniki
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in BusinessAKTOR Group hands over Thessaloniki Metro’s Kalamaria extension — a landmark infrastructure project transforming urban mobility in Greece.
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AKTOR Delivers Thessaloniki Metro Extension to Kalamaria
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in BusinessAKTOR Group hands over the landmark Thessaloniki Metro extension to Kalamaria — Greece’s first automated metro branch line — boosting urban mobility and signali
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IOLI Water’s Performance Under the Georgiadis Brothers’ Premia Era
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in BusinessFinancial performance and strategic direction of IOLI water since its acquisition by the Georgiadis brothers’ Premia and Sterner Stenhus Greece.
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Electronic Invoicing: Which Businesses Must Comply Starting October 1
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in BusinessBusinesses with up to €1M revenue must adopt electronic invoicing in Greece from 1 October 2026. Learn deadlines, methods, and penalties.
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Productivity Gap, Rising Costs Hit Hospitality, Major Infrastructure Projects Advance
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in BusinessGreece’s productivity gap persists as rising costs hit hospitality; two major road projects advance ahead of Thessaloniki Fair; Motor Oil’s green hydrogen plant
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Metlen Strengthens Its Position in the European Energy Market with Major Battery Storage Projects
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in BusinessHow Metlen is expanding its battery storage footprint across Greece, the UK, and Italy to support Europe’s energy transition.
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Strong Turbulence in Retail – Turnover Drops 3.7% in Second Half
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in BusinessGreek retail faces mounting pressure: real turnover fell 3.7% in Q2 2026 amid inflation, digital competition, and eroded consumer spending power.
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The Ellinikon Park: 21 Entrances, 32,000 Trees, and 2,600 Acres of Green Space
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in BusinessThe Ellinikon Park in Athens — 21 entrances, 32,000 trees, 2,600 acres of green space — redefines urban sustainability and public access.
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First Home Protection: New Out-of-Court Mechanism Takes Effect September 21
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in BusinessNew out-of-court debt tool lets Greek homeowners protect their primary residence by selling other properties—effective September 21.
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Reality Check on Greece’s Recovery Fund, Volkswagen’s Layoffs, Motor Oil’s Record Profits
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in BusinessA realistic look at Greece’s Recovery Fund progress, Volkswagen’s massive layoffs, and Motor Oil’s record-breaking 2026 H1 profits.