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More Tourists in Greece Opt to Eat and Drink Inside Their Accommodations
A noticeable shift is taking place in the spending habits of tourists visiting Greece, with an increasing number choosing to eat and drink within their accommodations rather than dining out.
Sexual Assault at Sea Sparks Major Legal Shift for Cruise Ship Workers
A sexual assault case involving a former crew member of a Celebrity Cruises ship is challenging the way the cruise industry handles allegations of abuse at sea—and could have far-reaching implications for international maritime workers.
Greek PM Mitsotakis Sidesteps Responsibility in Major Agricultural Subsidy Scandal
In a televised interview, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged government shortcomings in the OPEKEPE subsidy scandal but rejected any personal or ministerial responsibility, framing the issue as a decades-long, systemic failure rooted in Greece’s political past.
Greek Judges Challenge Government on Judicial Appointments, Rebuke EU’s Rule of Law Assessment
A deepening rift between Greece’s judiciary and the government has erupted over allegations of political interference in top court appointments, with judges accusing authorities of bypassing a landmark judicial reform—despite EU praise for progress on the rule of law.
Tourists and Locals Alike to Benefit from Greece’s New ATM Fee Rules
In a sweeping reform set to take effect in less than three weeks, Greece will abolish ATM withdrawal fees across the country, ensuring free or capped charges for both locals and tourists, with special provisions for rural areas and digital banking users.
Greek Government Prepares Regulatory Path for Euronext’s Bid for Athens Stock Exchange
A new legislative amendment submitted to Parliament signals that talks between Euronext and the Hellenic Exchanges Group are advancing, as Athens prepares the regulatory framework for a potential acquisition of the country's stock exchange infrastructure.
Greece to Raise Soldier Salaries and Launch Certification Programs
The reform, which includes new training opportunities and structural overhauls, aims to reshape military service into a stepping stone for young recruits, while addressing longstanding challenges such as staffing shortages and outdated infrastructure.
Greek Parliament Refers Ex-Transport Minister to Court Over Deadly Train Crash
Greece's Parliament has voted on Tuesday to refer former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis to a judicial council for investigation over the tragic train crash in Tempi, which claimed dozens of lives in February 2023.
Former Moldovan Powerbroker Vladimir Plahotniuc to Face Greek Prosecutor After Arrest at Athens Airport
Greek authorities arrested one of Moldova’s most wanted fugitives, Vladimir Plahotniuc at Athens International Airport, just before he attempted to board a flight to Dubai.
How the EU’s New CORE Tax Threatens to Burden 400 Major Greek Companies – And What It Means for Consumers
A new tax proposal from the European Commission is raising alarm in Greece, where hundreds of major companies could face disproportionate burdens under the plan.
Greece Lags Behind EU in Modernizing Public Finance Accounting, IMF Warns
Greece remains significantly behind the rest of the European Union in the way it records and monitors public finances, according to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund.
Predatorgate Returns to Court: Landmark Greek Surveillance Trial Set for September
Originally slated for March 5, 2025, the case was postponed indefinitely after the defense requested additional time to translate key legal documents from English into Greek.
Greek Basketball Giant Olympiacos Secures SEF Arena for 49 Years
Olympiacos BC has secured exclusive long-term rights to the iconic Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Piraeus, under a 49-year agreement with the Greek government.
Greece Launches Two Major Marine Parks to Protect Mediterranean Biodiversity
Greece has announced the creation of two vast National Marine Parks—one in the Ionian Sea and another in the Southern Cyclades—in what Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described as a landmark initiative to protect the country’s marine biodiversity and fulfill international environmental commitments.
Pessimism Deepens Among Greek Households as Economic Outlook Worsens
Consumer confidence in Greece has taken a further hit, with pessimism among Greek households deepening to levels unmatched anywhere else in the European Union.
Greece Moves to Cap ATM Fees Amid Public Backlash
The Greek government has moved swiftly to defuse public anger over newly imposed ATM fees by Cashflex, a network of 850 machines that remained under the ownership of Piraeus Bank until May.
Fraport Greece Launches Next Phase of Major Runway Upgrades at Eight Regional Airports
Greece has entered a pivotal phase in its efforts to modernize regional transport infrastructure, as Fraport Greece advances with the fourth stage of a major runway reconstruction and upgrade project at eight of the country’s busiest island airports.
Official Records from 2015 Leaders’ Meeting Shatter Euro Exit Claims
Newly released transcripts from a critical 2015 political summit reveal that then-Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras never planned for Greece to exit the eurozone, challenging years of speculation and misinformation about the country’s financial crisis and the so-called “Grexit.”
Wave of 30,000 Residential Properties Coming to Greek Market by 2027
Over the next two years, Greece is poised to see a surge in residential property listings, with an estimated 30,000 homes set to enter the market by 2027.
Greece Eyes €2 Billion Tax Relief, But Will It Reach the Most Vulnerable?
As the Greek government prepares to unveil a sweeping tax relief package at the Thessaloniki International Fair, a crucial debate is emerging: will these measures genuinely narrow the country's persistent income gap—or end up reinforcing it? With inequality indicators stubbornly stagnant, the focus on middle-income earners is raising both hopes and concerns.
Historic Hotel to Reopen After 18 Years, Backed by Major Investors
A landmark investment project is taking shape on the Greek island of Lemnos, where a powerful group of shipping and business leaders is backing the revival of the long-abandoned Akti Myrina Hotel, aiming to transform it into a new hub of high-end tourism.
Telis Mistakidis Cashed Out of Glencore at Peak Valuation
Greek billionaire Telis Mistakidis quietly sold his entire stake in Glencore for an estimated €2.38 billion—just before the company’s stock plunged by nearly 40%.
Heat Is the New Health Crisis: How Rising Temperatures Threaten Lives in Greece
In large urban centers such as Athens, where one or two heatwaves per year were the norm between 1971 and 2000, projections indicate that by 2050, residents could experience over ten each year.
Mixed Messages from U.S. Envoys to Greece and Turkey Underscore Foreign Policy Rift
Washington's approach to the Eastern Mediterranean—especially under a Trump-led foreign policy—may once again be driven as much by personalities as by principles...
Where Would Inflation Stand if Owner - Occupied Housing Were Included?
The proposal to include owner-occupied housing in the official inflation index of the eurozone has emerged as a major issue.
Home Bias and the Athens Stock Exchange: Will Euronext Bridge the Gap?
The CMU aims to ensure that investments and capital can move as freely across EU member states as goods and services do within the single market.
Why Electricity in Greece Is More Expensive Than the EU Average
A major factor is Greece’s limited energy interconnection with the rest of Europe...
Former Watchdog Alleges Character Assassination Amid Surveillance Investigation
In a candid and revealing interview on the podcast “Encounters at Syntagma”, hosted by the Centre for European Constitutional Law – Tsatsos Foundation, Christos Rammos, the recently departed head of Greece’s Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE), offered a rare insider’s account of the deep institutional and democratic challenges facing the country.
Greece Faces Intense Heatwave with Temperatures Expected to Exceed 43°C
Greece is preparing for what could be the most intense heatwave of the year, with meteorologists warning of extreme and persistent high temperatures beginning Monday. Following an already hot start to July, the upcoming days are expected to bring even more severe conditions, with temperatures forecast to rise above 43°C and potentially reach 44°C.
OTE Real Estate Portfolio Hits €1.23 Billion, Driven by Office and Mixed-Use Property Gains
OTE, Greece’s leading telecommunications group, recently received a comprehensive valuation report for its real estate portfolio from the Appraisal and Advisory Services Division of the National Bank of Greece.
Six in Ten Renters in Athens and Thessaloniki Struggle With Soaring Housing Costs
A new report from the Bank of Greece reveals that a growing number of Greek households, especially renters in major cities, are buckling under the weight of housing costs.