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British and American buyers seek homes in Greece priced at €10,000 per square meter
Israelis, Turks, and Chinese buyers share the “pie” in central Athens – Properties worth more than €5 million account for 70% of demand – The abolition of the UK’s non-dom tax regime is bringing buyers to Greece – Golden Visa applications down 44% in 2026 – The Athens Riviera, Mykonos, Lefkada, and Corfu command the highest prices
The shipowners keeping the Greek Flag flying
While Greek shipowners play a leading role in global shipping, only 500 of the 6,500 Greek-controlled vessels fly the Greek flag. Which shipping families are supporting the blue-and-white flag? The shortage of Greek seafarers and the major challenge of making the Greek ship registry competitive
Greece overturns 20-year tax evasion rule: Which years and taxpayers are affected
Greece's highest administrative court restores the five-year limitation period as the general rule for older tax cases, potentially allowing taxpayers to challenge fines and assessments dating back to 2012
From Parmalat to the Mafia’s pizza empire: The scandals that shook the global food industry
Recent allegations involving Greek food chains Pizza Fan and To Horiatiko revive memories of some of the biggest corporate fraud cases in history, from Italy's €14bn Parmalat collapse to the Mafia's billion-dollar pizza network in the United States
Oil prices plunge to $110 as diplomatic efforts over Iran gather pace
Investors weigh diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, while OPEC+ keeps production targets unchanged through December
How to find out if you are paid less than your colleagues: What changes from tomorrow
Pay transparency brings new rules from 1 November – what information you can request from your employer, when they must respond and what happens if unjustified pay gaps are found
Greece’s red loan reforms: What borrowers need to know about servicers and debt protection
The government has defended proposed changes to debt restructuring rules, arguing that borrowers will retain access to judicial protection while benefiting from greater transparency, additional repayment options and stronger safeguards for their primary residences
Fuel subsidies in Greece: Heating oil, diesel and petrol discounts extended through November 15
Government support will remain at the levels applied during the second half of October – The extension is expected to cost €35 million in the first half of November
Citi: Its outlook for Greece’s economic growth through 2027 – Rising investment, inflation at 4.1% and the risk of the elections
Overall, the bank’s assessment points to a Greek economy that is maintaining positive growth rates and improving its fiscal position, but continues to face significant challenges from its external balance, inflation and international geopolitical developments
