Giannis Kelgiorgis, president of the Kavala Chamber of Commerce, voiced frustration following Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, where a series of economic relief measures targeting merchants and small-to-medium enterprises were unveiled. Rather than providing swift assistance, many of the announced initiatives have staggered rollout dates that extend well beyond the current year. Kelgiorgis highlighted the case of a planned 5% reduction in advance tax payments, which would not take effect until 2029—nearly a decade away. The delayed implementation of such measures suggests that local business owners hoping for immediate relief from current economic pressures will need to wait considerably longer for tangible support.