This change, returning the VAT on served coffee, tea, cocoa, and other beverages to 24% after a pandemic-induced reduction to 13%, translates to an 11% increase in prices.
What is more, Greece is gearing up for price hikes, after the government's decision to introduce a new levy termed 'contribution for resilience to climate change'
Notably, self-sufficiency in key commodities like beef, pork, cow's milk, and butter remains notably low, ranging from 20% to 60%, underlining the vulnerability of the supply chain