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A two-tier ferry industry: Three major players invest while 30 smaller companies fall behind in fleet renewal

Three companies account for more than 61% of passenger capacity and nearly 69% of vehicle capacity, while 30 smaller operators with 75 vessels struggle to finance fleet renewal

The 14 measures signaling what’s coming for the property market at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF): From cheaper loans to incentives for owners

The government’s “road map” for the next interventions targeting homeowners and the housing market — What is planned for rents, vacant homes, the Golden Visa, a new “My Home” program, and social housing, with a horizon extending to 2030

Oil: Brent hits a four-week high, just below $92 — $100 scenarios return

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are increasing the geopolitical risk premium on oil, with Brent at $91.62 and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz intensifying concerns

Bank of Greece: Central government cash primary surplus at €3.6 billion in the first seven months

Regular budget revenues reached €42.88 billion, while expenditure stood at €41.87 billion

Housing: How much prices have risen on the Greek islands — Crete leads with +50% over five years

Average asking price in Crete is now €2,250 per sq. m., up from €1,500 per sq. m. in 2021 — On the Aegean islands, the average asking price reached €2,941/sq. m. this year, while in the Ionian islands it stands at €2,531/sq. m.

Oil: Third straight day of gains and three-week high amid US-Iran deadlock; Brent above $91

The escalation between the US and Iran remains at the center of the oil market, as the deadlock in negotiations and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz intensify concerns over global energy flows and supplies

Greek Prime Minister hails early debt repayment as “national success”

Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece will repay 13 billion euros of debt early in 2026, ending its record as Europe's most heavily indebted state, with debt already down by a third since 2021 and falling further

New out-of-court settlement mechanism: bigger debt writedown to save the family home, what changes from 21 September

The platform will present two scenarios: a settlement based on the debtor's total assets, or saving the main residence by selling off other properties. Comparisons with the Katseli law are inevitable

Superyacht rentals for holidaymakers who aspire to Onassis-style escapes

Greek charter brokers are offering yachts for every budget this summer, from €2,000 sailing weeks to the world's priciest known superyacht, the hydrogen-powered Breakthrough, currently touring Greek and French Riviera waters at €3.5m a week

Tourism for All 2026–2027: Applications close on Friday, August 21 — When the results will be announced

Applications for the new “Tourism for All 2026–2027” program are being submitted online through the platform here, using Taxisnet credentials — Applications can also be submitted through Citizen Service Centers (KEP)

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