Man opens fire inside social security building in Athens, one injured

Man opens fire inside social security building in Athens, one injured

A man opened fire inside a branch office of the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) in the district of Keramikos, central Athens, on Monday morning. The suspect entered the building on 4 Keiriadon Street armed with a hunting rifle and started shooting, injuring one employee on the leg, according to initial police information. It was …

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Price and sales growth boosted state coffers last year

Price and sales growth boosted state coffers last year

Increased prices, as well as the growth in sales in the economy, were the main drivers of tax revenue in 2025 (mainly VAT), with their total amount increasing by €26.87 billion from 2024. This increase, equal to 6.7%, reflects the dynamics that took shape in the market under the influence of consumption, as well as …

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Traffic measures in place ahead of long weekend

Traffic measures in place ahead of long weekend

In anticipation of increased traffic on Greek roads ahead of May Day, the Hellenic Police will implement enhanced measures from Thursday through Sunday across the country’s entire road network, to ensure safe travel. In addition to measures at the local level, a ban on all trucks with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes will …

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Waiting for the next populist leader

Waiting for the next populist leader

US President Donald Trump captured the anxiety and anger of a middle class that no longer felt truly middle class. Life had become prohibitively expensive due to inflation, and the American dream – owning a home or obtaining a university degree – had become out of reach for much of the younger generation. The Democrats …

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Primary budget surplus of €4.37 billion in Q1

Primary budget surplus of €4.37 billion in Q1

[Intime News] Tax revenues in the state budget showed an improved performance at the end of the year’s first quarter, with March figures further strengthening the overall fiscal outcome. According to provisional state budget execution data, the state budget surplus amounted to €1.47 billion in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a target deficit …

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Airport traffic up 7.6% in Q1 2026.

Airport traffic up 7.6% in Q1 2026.

Passenger traffic at all of Greece’s airports rose by 7.6% in the first quarter of 2026. Αccording to statistics from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, passenger traffic reached 9,282,984, compared with 8,624,002 passengers during the same period in 2025. Regarding aircraft traffic (domestic and international arrivals and departures) from January to March 2026 across all …

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Cyprus offers 72-month tax arrears plan

Cyprus offers 72-month tax arrears plan

The Cypriot government is rolling out a new 72-month installment plan to help individuals and businesses settle long-standing debts to the tax office and social security funds, in one of its biggest debt restructuring moves in years. The new scheme, set to take effect in June, will cover debts accumulated up to December 31, 2023. …

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Economic and Financial Committee meetings

Economic and Financial Committee meetings

The Greek Finance Ministry and the Bank of Greece opened on Monday the informal two-day Economic and Financial Committee meetings at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, the first time the committee has met in Athens in 20 years. Participants include high-level representatives of European Union member-states, the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and …

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E-fraud insurance is soaring | eKathimerini.com

E-fraud insurance is soaring | eKathimerini.com

Insurance policies against online fraud, cyberattacks and hacking offer insurers a major field for expansion, as in the numerous incidents of cyberattacks or breaches of personal data recorded every year, the target is not only small or large businesses, such as banks, telecommunications or courier companies, but also ordinary people. The resilience of a company …

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