With €2.5 billion in wage hikes, bonuses, and tax cuts, Greece is loosening its purse strings to ease household strain — cautiously, and amid widespread discontent with government performance

As students prepare to return to school in mid-September, rising prices for backpacks, stationery, and extracurricular activities are putting significant pressure on household budgets

The ministry remains on alert in an effort to contain food inflation, having managed to stabilize prices in some categories earlier this year.

The Greek government is promoting the use of price-comparison tools as consumers face further food cost increases.

Northern Greece residents, older adults, and low-income earners express deep concern over rising costs and economic instability.

Starting on Dec. 11, items included in this year’s 'Christmas basket' will be sold at fixed prices across supermarkets in Greece.

Cheaper electricity in Greece will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekends, possibly starting in 2025, when Greece changes its Time-of-Use pricing policy.

Greek market experts are forecasting a 15-20% rise in the price of basic goods, coffee, and cocoa in September.

The ‘School Supplies Basket’ goes into effect on Aug. 28 and aims to support families with children by keeping school goods prices low.

Housing shares between 2002 and 2022 increased from 21.1% to 24.1%, driven by a surge in housing prices and energy costs.