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Research: Yet, we are a country of property owners (not renters)
In Greece, there are 7.3 million registered real estate properties, 70% of which are used for owner-occupation - Renters are estimated at around 800,000, while rising prices and limited availability of housing drive burdensome rent increases
Eurostat: Unemployment in the Eurozone falls to a historic low, down to 6.1% in January
The eurozone economy grew faster than forecast at the end of 2025, while Spain’s strong performance and Germany’s return to growth are supporting the labor market
The nightmare of the energy crisis returns: How gasoline and diesel prices are shaping up in the Greek market
Tensions in the Middle East are sending international oil and natural gas prices soaring – Wholesale electricity prices signal steep power bills from April – Concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and possible increases in fuel and electricity costs in the coming weeks
Natural Gas jumps 20% as prices “soar” in Europe due to Middle East war
The price on the European market reached €53.6/MWh – Under the pressure of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, April delivery contracts surged 20.44% in a single day at TTF
Goldman Sachs warning: Gas prices in Europe could surge 130% in worst-case scenario
Goldman Sachs has warned that a one-month disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could send European natural gas prices soaring by up to 130%, while the impact on U.S. markets would be limited
Tensions in the Middle East triger Athens Stock Exchange: General index opens nearly 4% down
Liquidations hit Athens amid Middle East tensions – General index falls below 2,200 points – European markets in the red, Wall Street futures slide sharply
Banks blacklist citizens just for accessing the out-of-court debt platform — Warning from Pierakakis via official letter
Banks blocking loans and credit cards even for citizens who haven’t applied to the debt settlement platform — Ministry of Finance orders all internal marks removed within 15 days and rejected requests reinstated
