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Greece launches platform for consumers to submit complaints

Greece’s Development and Investment Ministry launched the digital platform kataggelies.mindev.gov.gr, where consumers can submit complaints, in order to more effectively control phenomena such as overcharging, fake discounts and other violations at the expense of consumers in the market. Complaints from consumers can be made on that platform concerning infringements within …

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Gov platform to receive 60% rebate on electricity scheduled to open mid-June

An amendment legislating for an emergency subsidy pr rebate of up to 600 euros for energy consumers and an emergency levy on electricity producers was tabled in Parliament late on Tuesday. The measures are part of a support package to offset soaring electricity prices recently announced by the government. The …

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Consumer sentiment in Greece expected to remain negative in H1 2021

A survey conducted among Greeks showed that the consumer sentiment remained negative in the last six months, with low expectations for the next six-month period. A 70% of consumers spend more than 80% of their available income on a monthly basis, while a 9% spend more than 100 % – …

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Courier delays give consumers the right to claim compensation

Courier delays give citizens the right to receive compensation, the General Secretary of the Center for Consumer Protection (KEPKA), Evangelia Kekeleki said on Wednesday. The issue arose after courier deliveries are being conducted with very long delays following the second lockdown in Greece since November 7 and the Christmas season. …

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PPC asks consumers to measure electricity consumption by themselves

The Greek Public Power Company (PPC/DEH) has reportedly asked consumers to conduct measurements on their home electricity consumption and declare it to the company officers. Consumers have denounced this to media. According to news website in.gr, PPC subscribers who have not received their bills for several months have turned to …

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Finance Ministry to start lottery for purchases with credit/debit cards on Nov 30

The first ever lottery for purchases via credit and debit cards will take place on Thursday, November 30th 2017. To start with, the Greek Finance Ministry will use the data for purchases made in October. The Ministry reportedly plans one more lottery draw action in December for transactions via plastic …

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Sharing economy is creating a Dickensian world

The sharing economy benefits its creators, but this may be at the expense of those who do the work or provide the service — as well as the broader economy. The real reasons for the sharing economy are simple. The existing industries targeted by these platforms are frequently inefficient. Over …

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Cheap natural gas for all! Greece – Gazprom reach price reduction deal

Greece’s  state-run natural gas distributor DEPA and Russian energy giant Gazprom reached an agreement on gas supply with price cuts backdated to last June. The deal announced by Greek Environment Ministry on Tuesday will have immediate impact to private consumers and industry. Greece’s state-run natural gas distributor DEPA said that …

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New horsemeat burgers scandal: Irish company with EU customers

Irelands’ “number one” burger producer suspended production after after tests showed that horsemeat was found in firm’s raw material ingredients. Ireland’s agriculture department confirmed the findings pointing the finger at Poland as the country of origin for the raw materials. Irish beefburger producer Rangeland Foods has customers in the UK, Greece, Belgium, Sweden, …

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Greece’s Recession at 6.2% in 2Q 2012

Greece’s economy is as bad as experienced by millions of Greeks. According to data released by Greek Statistics Authority (ELSTAT) recession reached 6,2% in the second quarter of 2012. The news seems to confirm EU and IMF estimations that it would reach 7% in 2012.  “Greece΄s economy contracted 6.2 percent …

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Greek Consumers Change Habits Due to Economic Crisis

Greek consumers have made a turn towards their homes, family and friends, boosting household consumption, searching for better prices and products. In this environment, the current economic crisis offers opportunities to those enterprises that will react by timely strengthening their position in the market,” a report by Boston Consulting Group …

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Summer Sales Before Collapse as Greeks Prefer Window Shopping

Despite the generous offers reaching up to 70%,  the first results for the Summer Sales are disappointed. Consumers’ favorite seem to be rather the window shopping than the real deals. According to estimations of the Greek Association of Retail Sales, chain stores are in turnover decline of 10%-15%, while small stores …

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