Inflation is forecast to rise to around 3.0% in 2026, largely due to higher energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions.

Following a rise in the national minimum wage, unemployment benefits have also increased, with payments now tiered according to previous earnings and employment type, affecting around 170,000 registered job seekers

Brent crude hovered near 111 euros per barrel, up 0.7% from the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate settled around 115 euros, marking its highest close since June 2022.

Executives say the aid package provides limited relief to specific industries, with structural energy costs and competitiveness gaps still unresolved.

In an era where productivity and precise time tracking are paramount, smoking, which was once an informal habit, is increasingly treated as a measurable interruption to work.

Supermarket inflation in Greece rose to 2.4% in March, on an annual basis, according to the Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA). The March index recorded a slight 0.15% drop compared to 1.38% in February, with the aggregate 12-month index (April 2025-March 2026) posting a +1.62% uptick. The highest prices recorded were observed in appetizers, […]

Athens has finalized a two-pillar support package for Greek industry after six months of negotiations with the European Commission, targeting both immediate electricity bill reductions and long-term energy efficiency investments.

The average interest rate on fixed-rate home loans with a duration of up to five years fell to 2.95%, down from 3.13% in January, dipping below the 3% threshold for the first time since early 2017.

According to market sources, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou is expected to convene a high-level meeting later this week with key energy stakeholders.

The improvements were described by Deputy Economy and Finance Minister Thanos Petralias, citing what he called “four reforms in one”

Greece recorded its highest-ever monthly total of out-of-court debt restructurings in March, with 2,879 agreements reached covering obligations of approximately 982 million euros, authorities said. Of those, 650 were concluded under a law that expanded eligibility criteria, requiring creditors to submit mandatory restructuring proposals. Officials said the legislative changes have significantly strengthened debtor protections, enabling […]

In purchasing power terms, Greece's minimum wage ranks 13th across the bloc—highlighting that the issue is not merely the nominal level, but how wages are distributed across the economy.