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Greek state’s overdue payments to citizens and businesses to be tracked via new “Consistency” platform
Greece's total unpaid state debts to individuals overall, including pending tax refunds, reached 3.275 billion euros in July, with public hospitals accounting for the largest share at 1.235 billion euros still owed to suppliers alone
How the Tax Authority uncovers undeclared rental income: The €5,000-a-night VIP villa in Mykonos, the tip-off and the “double storefront” trick
Authorities scan platforms, photos, listings on social media and tax returns — Cross-checking income declared by property owners with data from Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 tax years identified 24,383 unique tax IDs with discrepancies of more than €500
Greek workers and pensioners set for wage and pension boosts after Thessaloniki Fair pledges
The measures raise the minimum wage to 1,000 euros by 2028 and boost public sector pay, though under-65 pensioners and roughly 400,000 higher earners subject to the solidarity levy remain excluded from the new package
Exports: 14.9% surge in first seven months — Above €5 billion for fourth consecutive month
Greek exports rose 14.9% in the January–July 2026 period, according to an analysis by the Centre for Export Research and Studies of the Panhellenic Exporters Association (PSE), based on provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on merchandise trade
All the amounts, beneficiaries and dates for the TIF measures: Property, pensions, “savings pot” for young people, business levy and presumptive taxation
The reduction in social security contributions will go entirely to employees; savings of up to €4,000 from presumptive taxation; 270,000 new pension beneficiaries to receive €400 — the four criteria for “compliant” professionals, the €500 payment for public-sector employees and the new limits under “My Home 3”
Prime Minister unveils €2.2 billion tax relief package for businesses at Thessaloniki fair
The measures also include zero tax for farmers earning up to €20,000, scrapped business fees for firms outside Attica, cheaper loans for small businesses, and a new 15 percent levy on high earning senior executives
Thessaloniki International Fair opens 90th edition today with Japan as honoured country
Over 1,000 exhibitors from 25 countries mark the Thessaloniki fair's centenary alongside Japan's showcase pavilion, 40 cultural events, nightly concerts, a free MOMus exhibition, and extended 24-hour Metro service for visitors throughout the nine days
