Greece's former prime minister accuses the government of neutering the judiciary and creating what he calls "a regime," while referencing his plan to cut energy, food and housing costs in the first part of a three part interview with in.gr
Low wages and weak purchasing power continue to fuel Greece's cost-of-living crisis, with workers earning less in real terms than before the financial crisis.
Nearly one in two Greeks could not afford a seven-day vacation in 2025 due to the rising cost of living
The government also aims for a 1,500 euro average private sector wage, though real incomes remain under pressure
A Deutsche Bank study finds the capital ranks near the bottom for livability despite rising costs
Mitsotakis announced a fuel price cut of 10 cents a liter on gasoline and 5 cents on diesel through August, funded with help from Greece's two refineries, plus a restored cap on supermarket profit margins
Androulakis is expected to press the prime minister on the cost of living crisis, but Samaras's Supreme Court motion over his own surveillance and a committee vote on summoning key witnesses could steer the session toward the Predator scandal.
Economic sentiment ticks up slightly in June, but consumers remain Europe's most pessimistic
Eligible students have until July 31 to apply online for the annual accommodation benefit for the 2025-2026 academic year
The PM signaled fuel price relief at this week's cabinet meeting and announced a two-month price freeze agreement with retailers and producers
The Development Minister, Mr. Takis Theodorikakos, announced an end to the profit cap measure while locking in existing discounts across 2,000 product codes through the summer, with deeper cuts planned for September
The Athens Bakers' Guild is urging members to join a protest on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m., gathering at Monastiraki Square
Eurostat data puts Greece well above the eurozone average, with energy costs and services driving prices higher across the bloc ahead of a closely watched ECB decision next week.
Eligible families will receive €150 per child by the end of June, with payments made automatically and no application required
With household costs rising sharply and inlfation surging partly because of the Iran conflict, Athens is weighing a package of fuel subsidies worth up to 200 million euros, to be announced before the end of next week.
The Greek government may be reinstating additional subsidy schemes, with final decisions expected later this month.
Inflation rises as Greece continues to outpace the eurozone, exposing structural weaknesses in its energy-dependent economy. It also raises concerns that price pressures will prove more persistent, compounding the strain on households.
Early holiday timing, rising costs and regional tensions weigh on demand, even as state subsidies help keep ticket prices steady.
Falling unemployment and rising job numbers mask a deeper income strain, as low wages and part-time contracts leave many Greek workers unable to make it through the month on one salary alone
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