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End of legal claims for 13th and 14th salaries in the Greek public sector via the Council of State: Restoration only possible through legislation, labor lawyer says
This is the tenth consecutive ruling rejecting similar claims — The reasoning behind the Council of State’s decision
A 14.8% jump in tourism receipts to €8.8 billion in first half of 2026, Bank of Greece data shows
Greece's current account deficit halved year on year to €602.8 million in June, even as the first-half shortfall widened to €9.2 billion; foreign exchange reserves climbed to €19.5 billion from €15.3 billion a year earlier

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

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


