A new ECB study finds that households scarred by repeated economic crises react more intensely to each new geopolitical shock -- and Greece is the starkest example of this pattern
Wholesale price cuts are slowly reaching the pump in Greece, but island regions like the Cyclades and Dodecanese remain among the most expensive in the country
As the cost of living continues to squeeze households, more Greeks are scaling back — or entirely giving up — their summer holiday plans, with even short escapes increasingly out of reach
Inflation in Greece climbed sharply in April, with steep rises in energy, fuel and basic food prices placing even heavier pressure on household budgets and the overall cost of living
Rising prices spill beyond fuel into everyday essentials, squeezing incomes and reshaping consumer behavior, as most households expect further increases and cut back on spending
Demand for shared housing in Greece is so high that in the last three and a half years, two initiatives created in Athens and Thessaloniki with the aim of finding spaces for co-living communities already count 11,000 members in the first case and 14,500 in the second.
Good Friday, and in many parts of the country, the churches' Epitaphios will not look the same as in previous years, as flower prices have risen sharply
In an interview with BHMA International Edition, Tony Barber argues that one of the central problems facing European countries today is the state’s declining ability to deliver public services with the same speed, efficiency and inclusiveness as in the past
Across the EU, 52% of respondents express pessimism about global prospects, rising to 56% in Greece.
Surveys show households cutting spending and delaying purchases as most expect their finances and the national economy to worsen, while the central bank warns inflation will remain a key challenge.
Greek shoppers are cutting back and hunting for bargains as inflation takes a toll on the cost of holiday celebrations.
As Greece enters a new era of stronger forecasts and rising investment, the government’s 2026 budget reveals a second, harsher reality: growth rests on unstable foundations, convergence with Europe remains fragile, and households continue struggling with cost of living.
As prices in Greece spiral far beyond wages, everyday shopping raises a painful question: how can a family survive on the average salary? New poverty data reveals the stark truth—many simply don’t.
UBS’s 2025 Bubble Index shows risks easing overall, but affordability in Europe remains stretched, with Madrid’s prices surging and London, Paris, and Milan still costly
After months of tracking high-income earners’ positive economic outlook, America’s middle-income households appear to be losing confidence
‘The most challenging situation I’ve seen in 17 years.’ Cuts to food stamps and other federal programs mean some people go home hungry.
Three years after the fall of Roe v. Wade, abortion bans have driven residents from some states, one study finds
With limited state support and rising hidden costs, Greece ranks among Europe’s most expensive countries to raise a child
For Greeks, the EU's push for stronger defense capabilities takes back seat to the need for a focus on addressing the cost-of-living crisis.
Vintage sweet and ice cream shops in Greece are struggling to survive. To Vima English Edition spoke with a third generation ice cream-maker about the reasons