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Tourism on Autopilot: Greece Pays the Price for the Absence of a National Spatial Plan
In some areas, the capacity to accommodate tourists has been exceeded for years, yet new developments continue to appear.
Greece Tightens Drinking Water Rules with Mandatory Risk Checks on Domestic Networks
Monitoring procedures are also being overhauled, with more regular sampling and testing for substances identified on the European Union’s watch lists.
Greece Tightens Rules for Egg Donors, Aligns with Global Bioethics Standards
Officials stressed that the new rules will not place any financial burden on the state budget.
Athens Stock Exchange Hits Highest Levels Since 2010 with 44.7% Surge in 2025
The surge has been fueled by persistent investor demand, underpinned by expectations of positive corporate developments and resilient economic indicators.
Political Storms Await Greek Parliament’s Post-Summer Reopening
Political tensions are expected to intensify further with the establishment of another inquiry committee, this one requested by the governing New Democracy party, into the management of agricultural subsidies.
From Achaia to the Islands, Greece Faces Relentless Summer Infernos
Across the country, there is a growing awareness that these fires are no longer exceptional events but a recurring feature of life in the Mediterranean.
Why Greece’s Electricity Prices Are Surging Despite a Flood of Renewable Power
Grid congestion has forced operators to curtail renewable output at levels once seen only in the low-demand months of spring and autumn.
IMF Report on Bank Bailouts Highlights Greece’s Missteps
While the primary aim of state intervention is to restore depositor confidence and prevent widespread bank failures, the IMF warns that such rescues often come at a high cost to taxpayers and can foster risky behavior in the future.
Greece Faces Compressed Tourism Season and Falling Revenues
More Greeks are avoiding restaurants and tavernas, opting instead to buy groceries and cook for themselves.
Tax Inspectors Net "Big Catches" on Santorini’s Day Cruise Boats
Οf 23 boats inspected, 10 were found in violation—a non-compliance rate of 43 percent.
Mitsotakis Distances Himself from Netanyahu Amid Rising Outcry over Gaza
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis now appears to be edging away from his close ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as political and social pressure intensifies at home.
Higher Costs and Tighter Limits for Non-EU Hunters in Greece
Association members will continue to benefit from reduced fees.
A Third of Greek Ferries Have Sailed for More Than Four Decades
Out of 153 vessels serving 120 inhabited islands, 45 are over 40 years old.
Greece Overhauls Clawback System, Easing Burden on Low-Cost Medicines
For the first time, the government is introducing maximum clawback rates tied to a drug’s market price.
Greek Government Policies Drive Fresh Surge in Rental Prices
Between April and July 2025, rents rose steadily, with July alone recording an annual increase of 11.3%.
Soaring Retail Rents Redraw Greece’s Shopping Map
In Athens, Ermou Street—Greece’s most expensive retail strip—commands rents of up to €300 per square meter.
Scandals and Stalled Reforms Undermine Greece’s Ruling Party
The long-promised civil service evaluation system has yet to be implemented.
Property Owners Revolt as Greece Weighs ‘Inactivity Tax’ on Empty Housing
The plan takes its cue from France’s taxe sur les logements vacants (TLV), in force in thousands of French municipalities.
Out-of-Control Blaze Near Athens, Forces Mass Evacuations
The fire’s sole confirmed victim so far was discovered in the village of Togani, just 500 meters from where the blaze began.
Fierce Aegean Winds Leave Ferries Docked and Travelers Stranded
The worst conditions are in the southern central Aegean, the Karystos Strait—known as Cavo Doro—and the northern Icarian Sea, including the northern Cyclades islands. Normally the meltemi peaks in the middle of the day and weakens in the evening, but this time it has stayed strong.
Death of Former Greek PM’s Daughter Exposes Healthcare System Failings
The sudden death of 34-year-old Lena Samaras, daughter of former Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras on Thursday, has reignited debate over the deep-rooted problems of Greece’s public healthcare system and its struggle to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies.
Greek Workers Push for Flexibility and Rest During the Summer Months
When asked about the ideal summer work schedule, the majority of participants—66%—favored a four-day workweek.
Greece’s Fiber to the Home Race Heats Up
At the heart of this transformation are two dominant players - Public Power Corporation (DEI) and OTE.
August: A Month of Political Trials for Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the New Democracy Government
Recent polls show the ruling party losing more than three percentage points in voter support, and the governing majority is struggling to maintain its footing ahead of a parliamentary inquiry.
Greece Overhauls Remote Identity Verification for Online Banking with New Video and Selfie Process
Greece is introducing a new system for verifying identities in online banking, as the Bank of Greece updates its regulations to strengthen digital security and prevent financial crime.
Giorgos Chatzis Makes Waves at Sea and on Land with Bold Investment Strategy
Over the past five years, Greek shipping companies Newport SA, Grehel Shipmanagement, and Langlois Enterprises Ltd Group—controlled by shipowner Giorgos Chatzis—have emerged as notable players in the global maritime sector, drawing attention for their rapid fleet expansion and sustained growth.
Greece’s Housing Crisis Deepens as Government Measures Fall Short
Data from the listings site Xrysi Efkeria reveal a significant drop in housing supply across most parts of the Attica region in the first half of 2025.
Greece’s Economic Council Meets as Small Businesses Struggle Under Mounting Pressure
Many of the reforms once heralded as key drivers of investment and efficiency have either stalled or failed to produce tangible results.
Funding Begins for Greece’s First Carbon Capture and Storage Project
The project, with a total budget of €517.6 million, is being carried out by EnEarth Greece, a subsidiary of Energean.
Greek Energy Minister Welcomes New U.S. Diplomat Amid Strategic Talks
The conversation centered on expanding energy cooperation, with particular focus on the South-North Vertical Gas Corridor, which is seen as a project of shared strategic importance.