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European Commission points to rise in Greece’s retirement age to 68 by 2030
The Commission’s latest report estimates that Greece’s statutory retirement age will rise from 67 in 2025 to 68 in 2030, 70 in 2055 and 72 in 2080 – the country’s population is projected to fall from 10.4 million in 2025 to 10.2 million in 2030
How hackers stole $6.3bn from Binance with a $15 transaction – the security loophole they exploited
The FBI attributes the largest cryptocurrency theft in history to North Korea – The perpetrators stole $2.5 billion in a matter of minutes by exploiting a feature of Ethereum designed to facilitate transactions
Black Thursday on Wall Street: $2.5 trillion wiped off Nasdaq as index plunges 5.5%, Dow Jones sheds 1,800 points
Worst trading session since the Trump tariff crisis of April 2025, as semiconductor stocks collapse, mass sell-offs sweep across sectors and the VIX fear gauge surges – Democrats’ victory turns the AI narrative on its head
Pierrakakis: Greece is “Europe’s Champion” in tackling tax evasion, says Hoekstra, praising “impressive results”
“Every euro recovered from tax evasion goes back to the public,” says Economy Minister – VAT compliance gap falls below 10% to a record low – European Commissioner praises Greece’s performance
Greece paves the way for 120 instalments for tax and social security debts, as €95bn owed
Around one million debtors with outstanding liabilities totalling €95 billion will be able to repay them over a decade – The online application platform is expected to open in mid-November
Greeks are drinking more wine as consumption rises 11.1%, industry figures show
Wine consumption in Greece rose 11.1% in 2025/26, surpassing 1.1 million hectolitres. Industry data contradict earlier expectations of falling demand, although per capita consumption continues to show a long-term downward trend across the country
Wall Street surges 1,000 points after Democrats’ election sweep as AI stocks tumble
Democratic control of Congress fuels gains in banking, healthcare and clean energy, while Musk-linked companies and data centre operators face heavy selling. Wall Street staged a powerful rally on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing more than 1,000 points as investors welcomed the Democrats‘ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections and the […]
Oil: Brent nears three-week low as markets assess potential developments in US-Iran relations
Brent fell to as low as $101.7 a barrel after the US midterm elections concluded
Bill on TIF measures reaches parliament: 13 years of penalty-free E9 corrections and tax changes
Reduced VAT on hygiene products, new financial support, a €500 Christmas bonus for public sector workers and changes to children’s investment accounts – What was added to the bill after public consultation and when the measures take effect
