Greece

English Edition | 19.04.2024 | 20:54

Greece to Protect 198 ‘Untouchable Beaches’

These beaches, numbering 198 across the country, fall within the Natura 2000 network and will be off-limits for concession and, by extension, for the placement of umbrellas, sunbeds, etc.

Επικαιρότητα | 18.04.2024 | 19:42

Greece Becoming a ‘Refuge’ for German Pensioners

The government's policies to attract foreign property buyers to boot the economy is working, reports German newspaper Handelsblatt

English Edition | 17.04.2024 | 21:41

Europa Nostra Adds Sifnos, Serifos, Folegandros to Most Endangered List

Europa Nostra says three Greek islands are at risk due to surge in tourism development and rampant construction

English Edition | 17.04.2024 | 08:44

BoG: Greek Households Pessimistic Over Course of Inflation

The sentiments were found in an “Inflation Monitor” posted by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Monday.

English Edition | 11.04.2024 | 23:55

Record-Breaking Arrivals From Turkey Expected on East Aegean Isles

The Muslim holiday of Şeker bayramı, as it’s known in Turkish, is commemorated this year between April 6 and April 14, meaning it will culminate over the weekend

English Edition | 11.04.2024 | 21:27

Tourism: Daily Athens-Warsaw Flights Commence Today

Specifically, according to available data, arrivals from the Polish market have significantly increased during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the corresponding period in 2023

English Edition | 11.04.2024 | 20:11

Brent Surge Pushes Gasoline Prices to 2.36 euros per Liter in Greece

Petroleum trading company executives anticipate further price hikes as summer approaches, driven by increased fuel demand from heightened road travel

English Edition | 11.04.2024 | 19:26

New ‘Point System’ to be Implemented for School Absences

The first change includes the introduction of a digital platform for taking attendance called «e-Parents»

English Edition | 11.04.2024 | 19:13

Greece Receives LOA for Purchase of F-35s

Athens has previously signaled its intent to purchase roughly 20 of the US-made fifth generation warplanes

English Edition | 10.04.2024 | 18:55

EU Commission Report Highlights 2023 as One of EU’s Worst Wildfire Seasons

The report shows that fires intensified during summer 2023, affecting mostly the Mediterranean region, with Greece (near Alexandroupoli) suffering the largest single fire to occur in Europe since the 1980s

English Edition | 10.04.2024 | 17:32

Greek Foreign Ministry Issues Stern Response to Turkey Over Aegean Marine Parks

The Greek government will continue to unequivocally support the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country within the framework of foreign policy principles

English Edition | 09.04.2024 | 21:25

Greece Sets Hefty Fines for Beach Access Violations

Greek authorities have launched inspections ahead of the summer season aiming to crack down on beach access violations with fines reaching up to 60,000 euros

English Edition | 09.04.2024 | 21:01

Gov’t Unveils Justice System Reforms Aimed to Speed Up Decisions

Measures based on World Bank study

English Edition | 09.04.2024 | 20:45

Ferry Services Between Cyprus and Greece Kick Off on May 29

A ferry service connecting Cyprus with Greece resumes on May 29 without stops in Larnaca

English Edition | 08.04.2024 | 21:22

Survey: 8 out of 10 Greeks Willing to Use Cashless Payments in Public Transportation

The survey carried out by the National Technical University of Athens on behalf of Visa which examined the Greek preferences regarding digital payments in Public Transportation

English Edition | 08.04.2024 | 20:40

Banner Year for Greek Spirit Exports

Ouzo, the clear anise-flavored aperitif, was once again the most popular spirit exported from Greece, accounting for 58% of the total value of distilled beverage exports and 68% of total volume

English Edition | 07.04.2024 | 21:45

Greek Tourism Makes a Dynamic Start for the New Season

Major tour operators like TUI and Jet2.com have expanded their flight offerings and vacation packages to popular Greek island destinations for both Easter and the summer season

English Edition | 02.04.2024 | 20:14

Offshore Wind Farms: Greece’s High Potential

If Europe’s aspirations become reality, the abundant and cheap supply of renewable energy will be a significant step forward in the race for ridding carbon emissions

English Edition | 02.04.2024 | 19:05

EC Approves €1 billion Greek State Aid Measures to Support Renewable Energy Generation and Storage Projects

Greece notified the Commission of its plans to provide support to two projects for the generation and storage of renewable energy for a total budget of €1 billion

English Edition | 02.04.2024 | 18:35

EC Modernization Fund: €1.2bln Support for ‘Green’ Investments in Greece

The Modernization Fund was established to support EU member states with a GDP per capita below 60% of the EU average in achieving the goals of decarbonization and transitioning to a zero-emission economy

English Edition | 01.04.2024 | 19:35

Fitch Revises Greek GDP Forecast to 2.4% in 2024 from 1.6%

The increase in private consumption accelerated faster than anticipated, rising by 1.4% quarterly in the last quarter of 2023, while exports also provided an upward surprise, recording a 0.4% increase

English Edition | 01.04.2024 | 16:25

Greek Tourism: Hotel, Airbnb Occupancy Rates Surge

According to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the average hotel occupancy rates in the country witnessed a new uptick in January and February this year compared to last year