Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Greek Ministry of Finance has introduced a new regulation eliminating cash withdrawal fees at ATMs operated by Greek banks, while also placing a €1.50 cap on fees at third-party ATMs-commonly found in tourist-heavy areas and not directly owned by banks.

The reform comes in response to a recent controversy involving a local bank that replaced its entire ATM network with machines owned by a third-party operator in which it held a stake.

This move resulted in customers being charged €2 per withdrawal, sparking public backlash and political pressure.

Following criticism in parliament, especially from opposition parties demanding immediate action, the Finance Ministry issued new guidelines to ensure fairer ...