Category: consumer affairs
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Supermarkets to Cut Prices on Essentials by Up to 20%
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Greek supermarkets begin formal process to cut prices on staples like meat, dairy, and baby products by 5–20%, effective 31 August 2026.
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Fuel Prices Surge Toward €2 Per Liter Amid Iran Conflict – New Relief Measures on the Table
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Gasoline and diesel prices in Greece surge amid Iran conflict, nearing €2/liter. Government weighs new relief measures, with €200M still available.
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Government’s Supermarket & Industry Deal to Cut Prices by 5–20% Starting 31 August
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Greece’s National Initiative with supermarkets and industry cuts shelf prices 5–20% from 31 Aug 2026. Details on rules, timeline, and safeguards.
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Government’s Retail Price-Cut Agreement Takes Effect August 31
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Greece’s government-backed price-cut initiative with supermarkets and food producers begins August 31, 2026—details on duration, rules, and enforcement.
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Stable Electricity Tariffs Surge Again This Year — Consumers Ignore Dynamic Plans
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Fixed-rate electricity tariffs surged in Greece this year, while dynamic (orange) plans saw almost no uptake — just six residential users in April.
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Fuel Prices: What Consumers Stand to Gain from the Government’s New Cut on Gasoline and Diesel
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Greek government announces 10-cent gasoline and 5-cent diesel price cuts until end of August—here’s what consumers stand to gain.
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Theodorikakos: Price Cuts on 12 Essential Product Categories Start 31 August
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From 31 August, supermarkets and suppliers in Greece will cut prices on 12 essential product categories by at least 5% under a new national initiative.
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AAEA&PK: 1,898 Product Codes See Price Cuts — 1,116 in Fresh Meat
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The AAEA&PK confirms 1,898 product price cuts from April–June 2026, including 1,116 in fresh meat — all within legal confidentiality rules.
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AADE Clarifies €3 Import Duty on Low-Value Parcels from Third Countries
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AADE clarifies how the new €3 import duty on low-value parcels from outside the EU works — including calculation rules, who pays, VAT, returns, and duration.
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Price Freeze for Two Months as Food Profit Cap Expires on 30 June
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Greek government and food industry agree on a two-month retail price freeze amid easing inflation pressures; profit cap expires 30 June.
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First Home: Debtors Get Right to Withdraw If They Disagree With Property Valuation
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Vulnerable homeowners in Greece can exit the Real Estate Acquisition and Leaseback Agency process if they dispute the property valuation—even after appraisal.
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Homeowners Can Withdraw from Acquisition Scheme If They Disagree with Valuation
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Vulnerable Greek homeowners can withdraw from the Housing Acquisition and Leaseback Agency scheme if they dispute their property’s valuation—even after appraisa
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Katseli Law Loans: Who Gets Lower Monthly Payments — Thousands ‘Trapped’ with Servicers
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A Greek Supreme Court ruling changes how interest is calculated for Katseli Law debt restructurings—potentially lowering monthly payments for thousands of borro
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Katseli Law Loans: Retroactivity Still Unclear After Supreme Court Ruling
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The Greek Supreme Court’s latest ruling on Katseli Law loan interest calculations sets new precedent—but doesn’t automatically apply retroactively.
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Private Debt Relief: New €5,000 Threshold for Out-of-Court Settlement and Home Protection via Asset Liquidation
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Greece’s new private debt bill lowers the out-of-court settlement threshold to €5,000 and introduces home protection via asset liquidation and extended repaymen
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PosoKanei: Greece’s New Price-Comparison Platform to Fight Inflation
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Greece launches PosoKanei—a dynamic, real-time price-comparison platform to help consumers fight inflation and boost market transparency.
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Gasoline Surpasses €2.10: Market Sees No Ceiling, Calls for Extension of Support Measures
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Fuel prices continue rising amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions. Gasoline tops €2.10; industry calls for extended government support measures.
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Electricity and Gas Prices Surge in Greece in April, HEPI Report Shows
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Greek electricity prices rose 6.8% and gas surged 28% in April, HEPI data shows—among the highest increases in the EU.
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Ministry Admits Oversight Errors in Electricity Theft Checks
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YPEM acknowledges procedural errors in electricity theft inspections, outlines reforms to protect innocent consumers and tighten enforcement.
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Electricity Prices: Stability Expected in May, Led by DEI
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Greek electricity prices show stability in May 2026, supported by rising renewables, mild demand, and fixed-rate retail plans — no subsidies needed yet.