IELKA: Supermarket inflation at 1.14% in May
The survey, which is based on the analysis of actual sales data from major supermarket chains, records an increase in the price index of 1.14% in May 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. On a mo ...
OECD: Greece’s economic growth remains resilient
Specifically, it forecasts that GDP will grow by 1.9% in 2026 and by 2% in 2027, broadly in line with the 2.1% recorded in 2025.Disbursements from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, which are e ...
IOBE: Greek economic sentiment improves in May
According to the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) Economic Sentiment Survey, the improvement was driven by stronger expectations in industry and construction, as well as an incre ...
Battle for prime retail locations as new brands redefine the market
According to data from Cushman & Wakefield Proprius, demand for retail space in the first quarter of 2026 remained strong, driven primarily by the continued expansion of international chains and t ...
CrediaBank: home loan for first-time buyers from 2.15%
The programme is aimed at individuals seeking to purchase or construct their first home, offering financing of up to 90% of the property’s value, with a maximum loan amount of €350,000 and a repayment ...
Tax incentives to boost the construction of new rental housing
The government's new Build-to-Rent initiative forms part of a broader package of measures included in a draft bill currently under public consultation by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance. ...
Large-scale housing fund to invest across Europe
The new investment vehicle secured capital commitments exceeding €2.7 billion, confirming strong international investor interest in the European rental housing market.Overall, the fund provides Gr ...
G. Stournaras: expensive housing exacerbates the country’s demographic challenge
Speaking at the Conference of the Central Bank of Croatia in Dubrovnik, the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Giannis Stournaras, noted that the housing cost burden on Greek households is among the high ...
Photovoltaics: record year for investment and installed capacity in 2025
According to data from the Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies (HELAPCO), photovoltaics accounted for 84.2% of total newly installed renewable energy capacity in 2025.New grid-connected ...
IMF study on Greek Real Estate draws on Spitogatos data
The analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concludes that the housing affordability problem in Greece is not solely due to a shortage of housing, but primarily to significant mismatches bet ...
€480M programme launched to strengthen recycling and circular economy infrastructure across Greece
By decision of the Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, in cooperation with the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, a call for proposals entitle ...
New Spatial Planning and Urban Planning Code before parliament
The long-awaited bill, comprising 477 articles and 740 pages, seeks to provide a comprehensive codification of the currently applicable spatial planning and urban planning legislation. It does not int ...
Ministry of Finance proposes new framework for public property management by HPPC
The proposed provisions amend Article 196 of Law 4389/2016 and clarify the framework governing the transfer and management of State-owned properties and assets of the Greek National Tourism Organisati ...
The position of Greece in Europe’s energy supply framework
According to an analysis published by zacks.com—one of the largest financial websites in the United States—the move marks a significant expansion of the American energy giant’s activities in the Easte ...
Greece’s unemployment rate at 9.5% in April 2026
The number of unemployed persons amounted to 452,305, an increase of 26,607 people compared with April 2025 (6.3%) and a decrease of 49,471 people compared with March 2026 (9.9%).By gender, the un ...