The primary surplus narrowed sharply from a year earlier even as tax collection beat targets, with a one time gain from a major highway concession deal flattering the state's books.
New nationwide survey finds soaring electricity bills top the list of heatwave impacts, while most respondents say the country remains no better prepared for increasingly frequent and prolonged periods of extreme heat
Greek consumers are buying less and comparing prices more at street markets as inflation and tighter budgets reshape everyday shopping habits.
Berlin says no sector should be spared from budget cuts worth hundreds of billions of euros
Pierrakakis will meet European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels before addressing an EU budget conference and a major economic forum in France
Greece heads into the Brussels summit pushing for a larger EU budget, stronger cohesion funding, joint European borrowing, and a comprehensive approach to security amid mounting global challenges
The government-backed app helps consumers in Greece compare supermarket prices and find cheaper alternatives while enhancing market transparency
Europe’s accommodation costs range from 42 euros in Tirana to over 750 euros in Mykonos, highlighting a sharp divide between budget and luxury travel.
April alone delivered particularly strong results, with net revenues reaching 6.66 billion euros, significantly above monthly targets.
The support measures announced Wednesday target households, pensioners, and key sectors of the economy
Rising energy costs are driving budget revisions across Europe, with Greece already adjusting growth forecasts while households face mounting pressures.
Higher spending narrows the headline surplus, though a stronger primary balance points to underlying fiscal stability.
The improvements were described by Deputy Economy and Finance Minister Thanos Petralias, citing what he called “four reforms in one”
Facing soaring costs from the Ukraine war and falling revenues, President Vladimir Putin reportedly asked top Russian businessmen to contribute billions to the national budget, with billionaire Suleiman Kerimov pledging 100 billion roubles
Stronger fiscal results were driven by lower spending and timing effects, offsetting softer tax revenue early in the year.
Inflation in Greece is easing, but supermarket prices, rents and services remain high, forcing households to slash budgets and businesses to report falling sales, according to new data and market analysis
Lawmakers from the ruling party and the main opposition clashed physically for several minutes during a tense budget session, forcing the speaker to suspend proceedings
Turning to the ongoing farmers’ mobilizations, the Greek PM calls for an end to road blockades, warning that they are harming the economy.
Greek shoppers are cutting back and hunting for bargains as inflation takes a toll on the cost of holiday celebrations.
In an acrimonious debate that lasted 5 days, 159 MPs voted in favor and 136 against, following sharp exchanges over the farmers' blockades, high prices, and the OPEKEPE scandal