General Secretariat of Commerce

Supermarket chains are proceeding with reductions in the prices of basic products in response to a call by the Development Ministry.

By the end of October, it is estimated that prices on the supermarket shelves will have been reduced between 6% and 15% for 127 product codes, while more than 600 product codes of various suppliers will gradually participate in the initiative.

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis began Monday's press briefing by announcing the implementation of price reductions on basic consumer products in supermarkets. 

"By the end of October, the first 120 product codes will have reduced prices, marking the beginning of this initiative, with over 600 product codes from various suppliers gradually being added," he said.

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis began the briefing to political editors by discussing the implementation of price reductions on essential consumer goods, which are set to begin on supermarket shelves.

With the assistance of digital tools from the European Commission, Greece's Development Ministry will investigate the commercial practices used by influencers on their social media accounts in the coming weeks in order to protect consumers from misleading commercial practices.

The Development Ministry, supported by digital tools provided by the European Commission, will conduct an investigation into the commercial practices employed by influencers on their social media accounts in the upcoming weeks. The primary aim is to safeguard consumers from deceptive commercial tactics.