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Government and supermarkets agree voluntary plan to cut grocery prices from 31 August

Retailers and suppliers now have 10 to 15 days to turn Wednesday's framework agreement into a working plan, deciding which products qualify, how deep the discounts will go, and how they will be flagged on shelves. The scheme comes as food inflation holds at 2.7%

Greek supermarket basket remains cheapest, but Greece has the second-highest VAT rate in Europe

VAT remains a major factor in cross-country price comparisons, with Greece taxing many food products more heavily than most of the 10 markets examined

Mitsotakis on the cost of living: “We’re putting more money back in households’ pockets”

"The tax relief measures will take effect from January 1st,” said the Prime Minister in response to a question from Proto Thema – here’s what he said about the cost of living

France: Violent protests continue in Martinique over high cost of living

Demonstrations erupt across French overseas territories amid rising living costs

The World’s Most Expensive Cities (infographic)

New York and Singapore are at the top

Global Wages Down As Inflation Eats Into Paychecks (infographic)

According to a new report published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has found

The World’s Most Expensive Cities (infographic)

The most expensive one will surprise you

Where Living Is the Most Expensive (INFOGRAPHIC)

Switzerland is the most expensive country to live in

The top 10 most affordable cities to live in during the covid-19 pandemic

The cost of living has been dramatically affected by the pandemic

Deutsche Bank: Low quality of life for Athenians

Athens is among the most expensive cities in terms of gas prices