myDATA electronic books, POS systems everywhere, automatic VAT declarations, and new measures against smuggling have already brought at least €1.2 billion more into state coffers compared to the seven-month period from January to July 2023
The initiative comes in the wake of widespread reactions sparked by a Supreme Court decision two weeks ago, which ruled that all tips are income and therefore subject to taxation and insurance and healthcare contributions
Greek households are feeling the pressure of rising costs, as annual spending surged by 5.3% in 2023, according to new data from ELSTAT.
A risk of poverty, not actual poverty, threatens 18.7% of the population in 2023, an increase from 17.4 % the previous year
For the first time, motorcycles are allowed to split lanes in traffic jams, and the speed limit in urban areas is reduced to 30 km/h. New measures are introduced for scooters and bicycles, and drivers, not vehicles, will be penalized with driving license suspensions for infractions. Severe criminal penalties are introduced for high-risk violations
Supermarket product prices are down an average of 1.08% compared to last year, while 14 out of 23 product categories recorded price reductions.
