Category: Macroeconomy

Antiparos leads soaring Greek island property prices amid rising foreign demand—US, UK, and German buyers top the list, with Crete the most sought-after region.

Greek businesses urge government at Thessaloniki Fair to extend debt plans to 120 installments, cut taxes and social charges, and ensure fiscal stability.

Consumers in Greece are shifting to variable electricity tariffs amid rising energy costs and Middle East tensions.

Up to 30% off on 1,660 items starting Monday; government expected to announce diesel subsidy extension amid regional uncertainty.

Brent crude fell over 5% weekly as Persian Gulf flows improved, yet tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine sustain supply risks.

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport sets new August records and is on track to exceed 10 million passengers in 2026—boosting Greece’s tourism-driven macroecon

DBRS Morningstar begins its 2026 sovereign credit review of Greece, focusing on debt reduction, reform progress, and external risks.

Deadline for Home My II mortgage signings is August 31, 2026. Key details on eligibility, timelines, and financing terms.

The ECB is examining blockchain integration to preserve monetary sovereignty and modernize financial infrastructure, per Isabel Schnabel.

Greece extends its €500M Housing Renovation Program to Sept 30, broadens eligibility for closed residences and updates income criteria.

AADE unveils a high-tech command center in Sepolia using drones, AI, and real-time geospatial analytics to fight tax evasion and economic crime.

How soaring U.S. debt, persistent inflation, and the Fed’s policy choices echo Greece’s fiscal challenges—and why inflation can quietly erode sovereign debt.

Greece launches its updated Special Spatial Framework for Industry and Supply Chains on 28 August 2026, prioritising resilience, sustainability, and strategic i

The Greek Finance Ministry details eight interventions supporting vulnerable groups and the middle class amid falling private debt and NPL rates.

Greece introduces a new tax and regulatory framework to attract global fund managers to Athens, including a 5% tax rate for executives and clarity on permanent

How Greece will spend its €4.77 billion Social Climate Fund—covering heating aid, home renovations, EV leasing, and public transport upgrades.

Development Minister Theodorikakos outlines how Thessaloniki’s infrastructure boom and industrial investments are reshaping Greece’s macroeconomic future.

SEVE outlines six strategic priorities — from infrastructure and energy costs to skills and financing — to help Greek exports exceed 50% of GDP.

YPEM clarifies that Greece’s new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism strengthens, not weakens, coastal and environmental protections.

Germany-led coalition urges hundreds of billions in cuts to EU’s 2028–2034 budget, prioritizing fiscal discipline and strategic spending.