The operation, dubbed “I’ll Take You on a Cruise”, assembled tax bureau inspectors from across Greece, who arrived at the scene incognito.
The latest changes, effective 11 August, abolish fees for cash withdrawals from any Greek bank ATM and cap charges at €1.50 for third-party ATMs
Read the full details of the latest banking fee reforms and ATM changes coming into effect on August 11
Greek startup launches premium olive oil vending machines in Athens and beyond, joining Mediterranean countries like Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Croatia in making high-quality olive oil more accessible to consumers
Several businesses were slapped with fines and ordered closed for up to two days
Inflation in Greece accelerated in July, driven by surging rents, higher energy bills, and rising prices in clothing, food, and hospitality, despite a sharp drop in olive oil prices
Euronext’s takeover bid for the Athens bourse operator has fueled a surge in trading activity and pushed the market to the world’s second-best performance this year.
According to the international realtor, the figure is exceptional, given that it comes amid an international environment of geopolitical and economic instability
Starting August 11, ATM withdrawals from Greek banks will be free of charge, following a new government regulation aimed at eliminating excessive fees and ensuring nationwide access to cash without unfair costs. A national cap for third-party ATMs is also set
Meanwhile, Greece's booming tourism industry—surging since last year and maintaining high levels this season—has added upward pressure on prices, especially in the services sector.
According to the latest Economic Outlook Survey by IOBE, the boost in sentiment was largely driven by rising expectations in the industrial and services sectors.
The acquisition will integrate Greece's market into Euronext’s European platform, boost access to international investors, and turn Athens into a financial hub for Southeast Europe
According to a recent report by Enterprise Greece, the number of serviced apartments in the country has already surpassed 3,500.
With the completion of the sale, Voxcove Holdings has fully exited its position in Lamda Development, raising €73.8 million from this latest transaction.
Following the fifth increase in the statutory minimum wage since 2022, the monthly minimum rose to €1,027 as of April.
The banking sector recorded a robust monthly performance, up 11.92%, driven by strong earnings.
The data indicates that the overall turnover index in retail trade for the month of May was 1.1% down from the previous month of April.
The new offer values HELEX shares at 7.14 euros, with an adjusted exchange ratio of 20.000 HELEX shares for each new Euronext share, based on Euronext’s closing price of 142.70 euros on July 30, 2025.
According to figures released by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, a total of 441 new applications were filed in June 2025, marking a 26.5% decline compared to the same month in 2024.
Tariffs will halt the upward trend of European and Greek exports to the U.S. in recent years