Unions are demanding doubled public spending on culture, permanent jobs, higher wages and an end to outsourcing, warning that chronic underfunding threatens workers’ rights and public access to Greece’s cultural heritage.

Macron warns EU leaders to agree on the 2028-2034 budget soon, as 2027 elections, including France’s, could make a deal much harder

Deputy FM Tasos Chatzivasileiou at the EU General Affairs Council in Luxembourg, urging an ambitious budget ahead of the October 15–16 summit.

Greece's 2027 draft budget brings 5 billion euros in relief, from wage and pension hikes to tax cuts and housing aid, as energy costs fuel inflation.

In the preliminary 2027 budget, inflation is now expected to average 3.8% in 2026, but the government is holding to a 2% growth forecast and counting on tourism, investment and household support to cushion the impact.

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