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Greece Holds Strong Position Among Europe’s Top Mediterranean Travel Choices
Greece places third among preferred outbound travel destinations in both Germany and Italy, fourth in France and the United Kingdom, and sixth in Spain.
Greek Government Cites Fiscal Limits as Farmers Warn Protests Will Continue
The farmers’ delegation, made up of 31 representatives, presented 14 demands focusing on reducing energy and fuel costs, compensating for lost income and tackling sheep pox, which has severely affected livestock farmers.
Wiretapping Trial Continues Without Key Witnesses in Athens
Instead of witness testimony, the court focused on reading and formally entering documents included in the case file or submitted during the proceedings.
Greek Voters Express Discontent with Political Class Despite Ruling Party Lead
One of the most striking findings of the poll is the very high share of undecided voters, which stands at 19.1%, underscoring the fluidity of the current political environment.
Metlen Produces First Gallium Output, Signaling a New Chapter for Europe’s Critical Raw Materials
Crucially, Metlen’s patented production technology has now been proven under full industrial conditions rather than in a laboratory environment.
First Test for New Eurogroup President Comes With ECB Vice Presidency Contest
Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Monday makes his debut in Brussels as president of the Eurogroup.
Greece’s Real Estate Boom Raises Tax and Transparency Concerns
Foreign investors are estimated to have contributed roughly €2.5–3 billion, while large-scale transactions involving hotels and commercial complexes added a further €2–2.5 billion.
Greek-American Billionaire Family Behind the LA Chargers Enters Greek Real Estate
The Spanos family is regarded as one of the most influential business dynasties in the United States, with an estimated net worth of around $2.4 billion.
Alexis Tsipras Signals Political Comeback, Calls for a Broad Progressive Alternative in Greece
Speaking at the presentation of his book Ithaca, Tsipras framed his message around what he described as a growing social demand for an alternative political direction.
Athens Tourism Surges as the Greek Capital Breaks Seasonality
Tourism data for the Greek capital point to a strong and sustained rise in arrivals, overnight stays and, most notably, revenues.
New Greek Regulation Targets Living Conditions of Seasonal Tourism Workers
Inspections are carried out by the competent tourism authorities.
Greek Regulator Warns «Finfluencers» Over Transparency and Legal Responsibility
Influencers were also urged to verify the legitimacy of the companies, platforms or applications they promote.
Lesbos Court Acquits Humanitarian Volunteers After Seven-Year Legal Battle
A court on the Greek island of Lesbos on January 15 acquitted all 24 humanitarian workers who had faced felony charges linked to their involvement in search and rescue operations for migrants and asylum seekers in the Aegean Sea.
Greece Signals Naval Upgrade with Arrival of High-Tech FDI Frigate Kimon
Greece formally welcomed its newest frontline warship on Thursday, as the FDI frigate Kimon arrived in the Saronic Gulf in a high-profile ceremony underscoring the country’s broader defence modernisation drive.
EU Auditors Warn of Serious Gaps in Greece’s Olive Oil Control System
According to the report, between 2018 and 2023 the Greek authorities consistently carried out fewer compliance checks than the minimum required under EU legislation, with the exception of 2023.
Aeon Acquisition Still in Pre-IPO Limbo as Amended Filing Raises Fresh Questions
Aeon Acquisition I Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), has filed a substantially amended registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revising key elements of its planned Nasdaq initial public offering.
Fed official Steven Miran praises Greece’s post-crisis turnaround
In his remarks, Dr Miran said Greece’s emergence from the deep crisis that began in 2009 was the result of difficult but necessary reforms.
Greece’s Market Regulator Selects Ernst & Young for High-Profile Crypto Supervision Mandate
The assignment followed a competitive process in which major international audit and consulting firms were invited to submit technical and financial proposals.
S&P to Earn Up to €3.3 Million from Greece Linked to Bond Issuance Volume
Under the decision, the Greek government will pay S&P a fixed base fee of €59,500 for the year.
Predator Spyware Case Exposes Public - Private Nexus in Greek Surveillance Program
According to Triantafyllou, Predator was formally integrated into Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) by 2021.
Report Blames Outdated Systems for Athens Airspace Blackout That Disrupted European Flights
The findings of a special committee investigating the blackout of the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) were submitted on Tuesday to Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas.
Greek Farmers Dismiss Government Message, Prepare to Step Up Protests
Following the meeting, Mitsotakis described the discussion as “substantive and sincere,” announcing additional support measures while drawing a firm line against continued disruptions.
Greece Overhauls Disclosure Rules for Smaller Public Securities Offerings
The reform brings Greek law into line with recent European regulations and sees Greece adopt a framework similar to those already applied in other EU markets.
Fund Managers Take Lion’s Share of Greece’s Heavily Oversubscribed Bond Issue
Investor appetite proved exceptionally strong, with total demand exceeding €49.5 billion, implying an oversubscription ratio of around 12.4 times.
Holiday Sales Slump Hits Greek Retailers, With Turnover Down Up to 20% for Many
The survey shows that more than half of retail businesses recorded lower sales compared with the previous year, while roughly one third saw sales stagnate.
Prominent Tempi Train Crash Advocate Maria Karystianou Moves Toward Formal Politics
Addressing criticism that she is exploiting the death of her child for political purposes, Karystianou strongly rejected the allegation.
Greek Farmers Reject Talks With Prime Minister, Signal Escalation of Protests
At the heart of the dispute is the government’s decision to divide discussions into two separate meetings, each limited to 20 participants.
Former Executive Assistant Reveals Key Players in Greece’s Predator Spyware Affair
During proceedings at the Athens Court of First Instance, a former executive assistant with specialist administrative knowledge testified that Yiannis Lavranos exercised de facto control over Krikel, a Greek communications and security company accused of facilitating unlawful surveillance operations.
New Advisory Firm Launched in Greece with Cross-Border Greek and Canadian Backing
The company’s shareholding structure allocates 50% to Damien Edward Reynolds, 30% to Emma Fairhurst, and 20% to Markos Mamakos.
Agriculture Emerges as One of Greece’s Deadliest Work Sectors
Of the 201 fatal workplace accidents recorded in 2025, 48 occurred in agriculture, livestock farming, fishing and forestry.
Greece Codifies the Rules of Undercover Policing - and Tests the Limits of Judicial Oversight
Greek authorities argue that surveillance and technical monitoring alone are often insufficient to dismantle tightly knit criminal or terrorist networks.