Category: consumer goods
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Significant Changes in Special Consumption Taxes – Consumer Health as the Guiding Principle
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Although the government may have ruled out any reduction in VAT for the foreseeable future (at least until 2027), it seems this stance does not apply to other indirect taxes, specifically special consumption taxes (SCT). According to reliable sources at newsit.gr, officials at the Ministry of Finance are studying a strategy to adjust SCT rates…
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Summer Sales 2025: When They Start and How Long They Last – Stores Open on Sundays
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Just over a month remains until the summer sales begin, with consumers eagerly awaiting this period to make their purchases for their summer vacations. The summer sales offer significantly lower prices on clothing, electronics, household appliances, and many more products. The summer sales are expected to take place from the second Monday in July (starting…
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RAAEY Intervenes in Natural Gas Tariffs to Boost Transparency and Consumer Protection
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The Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAAEY) is proceeding with the standardization of rules in the retail sector, following the same formula applied to electricity tariffs. As explained by Deputy Chairman Dimitris Fourlaries, the new regulatory framework is now under consultation, lasting a month before being implemented in the market. Notably, gas tariffs are divided into…
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Household Basket: Extension Until October 31
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The Ministry of Development has announced that the measures related to the Household Basket will be extended until October 31. This includes the prohibition of discounts for three months after an auction, mandatory announcements of price list increases by supermarkets, and the announcement of fruit and vegetable prices. The relevant legislative regulation for the extension…