foreclosures

The Cyprus House of Representatives approved a controversial measure that prevents property foreclosures through October. The bill was passed over the objections of the finance minister, who argued it would punish homeowners and small businesses that pay their mortgages on...

Greek police on Tuesday said they will not be used to enforce controversial auctions or foreclosures. In a statement, the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Police Officers (PFP) said, its members, although committed to upholding the law, were opposed to the "dangerous...

Increasing number of indebted Greek homeowners express concern about the fate of their property, despite assurances by the Greek government that primary homes will be protected. Foreclosure e-auctions, is perhaps the theme that could dominate the Greek political and social...

Greek notaries decided to not take part in foreclosures of primary residences this week, extending the decision they had taken last week. Their decision to abstain from the process is due to the fact that they state that the conditions...

Main opposition New Democracy (ND) on Monday submitted an amendment to parliament for suspending first home foreclosures for debts to the state until the end of 2017. The conservative party said that the amendment was presented to cover up, once...

The Greek government has decided to freeze home auctions for debts to the state after a public uproar and disapproval among SYRIZA MPs. Notaries announced that they will go on strike after facing the rage of people who are blocking courtrooms...

            Public uproar over the wave of home auctions for debts to the state continues, with protesters clashing with police in Thessaloniki and other cities Dozens of auctions are taking place throughout courts in Greece, with many of them being cancelled...

A group of citizens called Collectives Against Auctions on Wednesday clashed with police inside a Thessaloniki court and stopped the hearing for the foreclosure of the house of a disabled man. The group of protesters stormed the courtroom during the...

Tax Office data shows that unpaid tax obligations are expected to reach 7.618 billion euros from January to July. Each month, foreclosures increase while more tax payers are crushing under the burden as they enter the state's "black" list. Data...

"It is not in the interest of any bank to proceed with home foreclosures. The motive for each bank is to keep its clients informed," Hellenic Bank Association president and National Bank's chief Louka Katselli said in statements to...