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MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMY
Extensive checks on 14 beaches with the most citizen complaints
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance's land services, working with the Greek Police and the local municipalities, thoroughly inspected 14 beaches nationwide that have been the subject of the most complaints from locals.
Stamp Duty abolished on more than 600 transactions
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has taken a legislative initiative with the removal of the stamp duty for more than 600 transactions and the substitution of a digital transaction fee for those that will still be valid.
Primary expenditure targets consistent with fiscal policy
Under the new fiscal framework, the European Commission sent Greece net primary expenditure targets that align with the country's fiscal policy planning for the upcoming years.
Τax revenues of €24.7 billion in five months
According to the final figures released by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, the state budget recorded a primary surplus of €3,197 million in the period of January–May 2024, compared to a target of €802 million and against a surplus of €2,300 million euros for the same period in 2023.
33% levy on refineries' excess profits
The Ministry of Finance announced that refining companies would be subject to a temporary 33% Solidarity Contribution for the tax year 2023, based on their excess profits.
€200 million financing from the new EQUIFUND II Equity Fund
The new EquiFund II Participation Fund is funded by €200 million from the NSRF Competitiveness 2021-2027 Programme and national resources.
Reforms must go hand in hand with investments
Greece was represented at the General Affairs Council of Ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Luxembourg by Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis.
Despite discontent, we must tackle tax evasion
Speaking about the connection between the unfavorable election outcome and the taxation of freelancers, National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis stated, "We knew there would be dissatisfaction, but we must fight tax evasion."
Submits its 4th request to the RSF for €1 billion in grants
Today, the European Commission received the fourth request for a €1 billion grant disbursement from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, covering 20 milestones and targets, from Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance.
80% of the beach auctions completed
According to the new framework recently legislated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, businesses are registering strong interest—which surpasses initial estimates—in participating in the new electronic auction procedure for the concession of the use of beaches and seashores.
Framework of actions to encourage private and public savings
Speaking at a Eurobank event on "Savings in Greece," Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis outlined the framework of the government's interventions to increase savings, both by individuals and the public sector.