February 16, 2023
Economy, FEATURED
Five leading supermarkets chains have been fined a total of 382,497 euros for over-pricing their products, Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced on Thursday thus making public the names of law violators. The biggest fine, which is also the second-largest on record in Greece, was imposed to the Dutch-owned AB Vassilopoulos …
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December 27, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Retail stores and supermarkets in Greece will maintain the festive season operation hours also after the Christmas break on December 25-26 and until the New Year holiday, January 2, 2023. According to an announcement by retailers federation issued on Tuesday retail stores and supermarkets will operate on these hours: Tuesday-Friday, …
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December 9, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Retail stores and supermarkets throughout Greece will operate with special working hours during the Christmas and News Year holidays 2022/2023. The operation hours during the holiday season include also two Sundays. According to an announcement by the Business and Retail Association of Greece (SELPE), shops will operate: On weekdays Monday …
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December 1, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
The Market Control Unit has imposed fines on supermarkets for the violation of the legislation regarding the profit margins on the prices of products included in the household basket, Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Thursday. He added that these are fines below the 50,000 euro threshold and, …
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November 9, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
The opening of retail stores in a Sunday in November has turned into a Greek …thriller for frustration resistant nerves. The Development Ministry has initially decided to boost the market on Sunday, November 6, 2022. The project was cancelled due to storm EVA and decided instead that stores ill open …
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October 30, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Τhe so-called “household basket” with controlled and reduced prices for based goods will be introduced in Greece on upcoming Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The 51 products that will make up the “household basket” will be found on supermarket shelves with this special mark. The list of 51 items for the …
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October 12, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Greece’s Development Ministry published a list of 50 proposed basic goods for the so-called “household shopping basket” for which supermarkets are expected to contain price hikes or scale back future increases. The list follows up on a meeting between Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis and representatives of supermarket chains …
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October 6, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Supermarkets operating in Greece on Wednesday pledged to present by the end of the month a “basket” of 50 different products necessary for a household’s living for which they will seek to contain any price increases. An application will facilitate consumers to check and compare the prices these 50 food …
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August 31, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
With food prices constantly on the rise, while salaries and pensions remain at the same levels, the conservative Greek government is considering to issue a so-called Food-Pass, more or less in the same standards as the Fuel-Pass. The Food-Pass, a voucher, is thought as a financial support for purchases at …
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April 22, 2022
Society, Very Mix
Retail stores, supermarkets, butchers and small food stores are operating with a special schedule on Good Friday and Holy Saturday due to the religious services in Greece. The opening hours may differentiate form region to region. It should be recalled that all stores and supermarkets are closed on Easter Sunday …
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March 24, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
Supermarkets in Greece have introduced limits on the number of packages a consumer can buy of several vegetable oils and flours. Sunflower- and sweetcorn-oil, flour and since Thursday also sugar are the products on the list of limited purchase due to the war in Ukraine and the price increases. As …
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December 23, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
The Greek government adopted the recommendations of the Epidemiologists Committee and announced on Thursday morning a series of additional protective measures against the pandemic. The measures valid across Greece include the mandatory use of mask in- and outdoors, double or KN95 masks in supermarkets and public transport and additional Covid-test …
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November 12, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Restrictions to avoid overcrowding and the spread of the coronavirus inside closed spaces return to Greece’s supermarkets and food stores in general on Saturday, November 13, 2021. The restriction regards the limited number of customers inside the stores at the same time. The relevant ministerial decision is expected to be …
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June 11, 2021
CORONAVIRUS
Food selling stores like supermarkets and bakeries in Greece will be allowed to operate with extended working hours, a joint ministerial decision said on Friday. Open markets (laiki) will return to full capacity of stands. According to the JMD,, supermarkets and bakeries and other food selling stores will be able …
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June 3, 2021
Economy
Prices on supermarket shelves and fuel are rising rapidly during the pandemic and basic products will be even more expensive in the near future. Prices are expected to increase further in the next period due to the rise not only of raw materials internationally but also the price of transportation …
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May 14, 2021
Economy, FEATURED
Supermarkets and retail shops may open on the two Sundays in May, on 16th and 23rd, if they wish to do so, according to a joint ministerial decision issued on Friday. The stores referred to in the decision include mini markets, butchers, fishmongers, pharmacies, dry cleaning stores, pet shops and …
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April 29, 2021
Very Mix
Supermarkets and retail stores in Greece will operate with specific opening hours on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, April 30 and May 1, the Development Ministry said on Thursday. Note that supermarkets and retail stores are closed on Easter Sunday and Monday, May 2-3, 2021. Good Friday April 30 Super …
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February 18, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
The elderly should go shopping at supermarkets until 08:30 a.m. to reduce the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal came by professor for epidemiology at the Medical School of the University of Athens, Athins Linou on Thursday. The elderly wake up early in the morning anyway, and the supermarkets …
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December 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, Economy
Supermarkets will not be allowed to sell toys,” Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Saturday just hours after the government announced that retail shops will remain closed over the Christmas season, with the exception of click away service. “Toy stores make 30% of their turnover every year during the holidays …
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November 17, 2020
Economy, FEATURED
The upcoming cold front has forced the Greek government to allow supermarkets to sell several items, before citizens freeze as the lockdown has shut down retail stores. With a special decision, the Development Ministry will allow the sale of products such as blankets, radiators, coats and slippers The new modified …
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