A €500 million program will offer up to €36,000 per property to renovate vacant and aging homes, with applications opening in September after an initial eligibility screening phase
Greece's gender pay gap stands at 13.4% while the EU average is 11.1%
Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath repeatedly declined to say whether Greece faces infringement proceedings, citing an ongoing review prompted by the EPPO chief's letter to the Commission.
A teachers’ federation has filed a criminal complaint alleging widespread use of fraudulent degrees and certifications in public sector recruitment and career advancement, raising concerns over oversight and accountability
Reaffirming Athens’ position on maritime security, the Greek minister said Greece places particular importance on safeguarding freedom of navigation and secure sea lanes.
Authorities will focus on high-risk sectors including shops, bars, restaurants, car repair garages and rental companies.
A new digital system will allow citizens to report tax evasion, smuggling, corruption and financial crimes, with authorities using risk analysis and data cross-checking to prioritize investigations
A new labor bill presented by the Greek government aims to tackle unjustified wage disparities between men and women, introducing stricter pay transparency rules, mandatory audits for large employers, and new legal protections for workers
A Lancet report warns that heat-related deaths in Greece could reach 2,000 per summer by 2040, as the country faces rising temperatures, drought, and disease
The Ministry of Development is advancing a bill offering tax incentives and fast-track permitting to draw foreign capital into strategic sectors up to €50 million
Greece has filed its 8th grant disbursement request and 7th loan disbursement request from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, covering 34 milestones and marking a significant step toward closing out the program.
Planned measures include higher pension increases, a larger annual allowance and legislative changes aimed at protecting thousands of widow’s pension recipients.
Authorities say the outbreak remains a serious threat to livestock farming, with nearly half a million animals culled and new cases continuing to emerge across the country
Police recovered more than €37,000 in cash and jewelry after tracking down suspects within hours of a fraud case in central Greece, where a woman was tricked into handing over valuables by a caller posing as a tax official
Forty suspects accused of using stolen tax bureau credentials and fake child registrations at activity centers to siphon off state benefits and subsidies
The “Cyclone Project,” a joint initiative between Greece’s Culture Ministry and the Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation, has removed nearly 1,850 tons of waste from archaeological sites across the country in a two-year cleanup and fire-prevention campaign.
Organizations warn Greece’s proposed social media ban for under-15s could threaten digital rights and privacy
Athens is rolling out a new digital consumer protection system using artificial intelligence and real-time market data to monitor prices, detect unfair practices and strengthen oversight across the retail sector
Travel receipts rise more than 64% in January-March, driven by strong European demand and higher spending per trip
A new Hellenic Court of Audit report finds that 81% of public entities still lack a functioning internal audit system and that oversight contracts worth millions are being awarded without open competition and without justification