The Easter Basket comes into force today, Wednesday 24/4 April, which is called to provide a solution to the increased prices of Easter products.

The measure is to last until May 4, 2024, while the “Lent basket”.

It is an extension of the “Household Basket”, as four new food categories are added, so as to be an additional outlet for consumers.

The Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas stated: “We support households in practice so that every family table is filled with the necessary goods at the lowest possible prices. Initiatives such as the “Easter Basket” also increase competition between food businesses for the benefit of consumers. With the “Godparents’ Basket” we essentially help godparents and parents to buy quality toys at affordable prices to make all the children happy these festive days. The primary concern of the government and the Ministry of Development is the help and relief of all our fellow citizens, especially the most vulnerable”.

The “Easter Basket” includes the following products:

  • Lamb
  • Kid
  • Greek sweet bread
  • Easter chocolate eggs and related products

Also, in “Basket of the Godfathers” valid since last Monday, 12 product categories are included and consumers who are godparents or parents of small children are given the opportunity to make cheaper purchases during the Easter period.

In the “Basket of the Godfathers” the following products are included:

  • Easter candles – toys
  • Board / Puzzle
  • Doll toys, dollhouses and other accessories (imitation toys)
  • Baby toys
  • Action figures
  • Construction and building games (eg brick games)
  • Vehicles – Remote Controlled
  • Electronic games
  • Sports toys (eg balls, children’s basketballs and goals)
  • A soft toy
  • Musical toys
  • Chocolate eggs and similar products (optional).