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How Greece’s Housing Market Jumped 61% Since 2019
Between early 2019 and mid-2025, apartment prices in Greece soared by a cumulative 61.3 percent in nominal terms, according to official data from the Bank of Greece.
Trial Over Greek Surveillance Scandal to Test Mitsotakis Government
Greece’s most significant political scandal in years is set to return to center stage as the trial over the country’s wiretapping affair opens on 24 September, putting fresh pressure on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government.
Greece Leads Europe in Unmet Healthcare Needs
Greece records the highest rate of unmet healthcare needs in the European Union, according to Eurostat.
U.S. Embassy in Athens Prepares for Guilfoyle’s Arrival, Opens Security Post
Preparations are in full swing at the United States Embassy in Athens ahead of the expected arrival of Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is set to take up her post as U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Greece Eases Path to Citizenship for Vocational School Graduates
Foreign students graduating from Greece’s Vocational High Schools (EPAL) will now find it easier to apply for citizenship, following a new ruling by the country’s Legal Council of State.
Greece Challenges Turkish-Libyan Maritime Claims with UN Letter Amid Chevron Bid
The Eastern Mediterranean is once again a focal point of global energy and geopolitical competition.
Metro, Trams and Buses Ran All Night in Athens for the First Time
Athens rolled out its first ever 24-hour public transport service this weekend, with the metro, tram and buses running through Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Greek Shipping Maintains Global Lead Despite Challenges
Greek shipping has retained its commanding position on the global stage, undeterred by geopolitical turmoil, tighter environmental rules and the uncertainty over future fuels.
Greek Professionals Shine Among Finalists at the 2025 Global Regulatory Awards
The 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs), set to take place in London on November 19, will feature a strong Greek presence among this year’s finalists.
Billionaire Len Blavatnik Granted Honorary Greek Citizenship
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Len Blavatnik has been granted honorary Greek citizenship, along with his 21-year-old son, Ariel.
Jameel Motors Strengthens European Footprint with Entry into Greece
The Abdul Latif Jameel Group, one of the Middle East’s most established business conglomerates, has entered the Greek market with the creation of Jameel Motors Greek Holding Single-Member S.A., signaling a new chapter in its European expansion strategy.
International Press Groups Urge Mitsotakis to Protect Media Sustainability in Greece
Twenty-three international and national press associations and collective management organizations have issued a joint appeal to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, warning that current regulatory discussions risk undermining the sustainability of journalism in the country.
Athens and Washington Deepen Energy Cooperation Amid Chevron Interest in Crete
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hosted U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Athens on Thursday, with talks focused on energy security and the strategic partnership between Greece and the United States.
Polls Show Greeks Unconvinced by Mitsotakis’ Economic Pledges
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ pledges at the Thessaloniki International Fair have failed to convince the public, according to two opinion polls published on Thursday.
Another Blood Transfusion Error Reported at Athens Clinic
Another case of a blood transfusion error has surfaced in Greece, this time at a private clinic in Athens, just months after a similar mistake at Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus that claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman.
Airbnb in Greece Faces New Crackdown Amid Housing Market Pressures
Penalties for non-compliance are severe.
Greek Opposition Tears into Mitsotakis After Thessaloniki Fair Press Conference
Greece’s opposition parties sharply criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis following his Sunday press conference at the Thessaloniki International Fair, accusing him of downplaying scandals, ignoring the cost-of-living crisis, and presenting a program out of touch with ordinary Greeks.
Greek MEP Sounds Alarm Over Great Sea Interconnector Delays
Delays in the €1.9 billion Great Sea Interconnector, intended to diversify Europe’s energy sources and strengthen supply security, are raising concerns in Brussels as Turkey threatens the project and disputes flare between Greece and Cyprus.
Soaring Meat Prices Put Greek Families Under Strain as Imports Deepen Market Dependence
The relentless rise in meat prices is putting mounting pressure on household budgets, fueling concern among both consumers and the market.
Piraeus port hit by customs delays amid major reorganization
Businesses in Greece are voicing growing frustration over severe delays in customs clearance procedures at the port of Piraeus, warning that the disruption is straining supply chains and hampering trade.
Pollution and Noise Take a Heavy Toll on Greek Cities, Eurostat Finds
One in five Greeks say that pollution and noise are suffocating their daily lives, according to new data from Eurostat that highlights deep disparities in quality of life across the European Union.
H&M’s Profits Surge in Greece and Cyprus, but Tax Issues Cloud Outlook
H&M has submitted its financial statements for the fiscal year December 2023 to November 2024 to Greece’s General Commercial Registry, covering its operations in Greece and Cyprus.
Tempi Inquiry Dogged by Clashes Between Greek Board and EU Experts, Deposition Shows
Revelations from the ongoing inquiry into the deadly train crash at Tempi have shed new light on the behind-the-scenes battles that shaped the official investigation.
Social Housing Scheme Using Public Property Set to Roll Out
Greece is moving forward with an ambitious social housing scheme that will see thousands of unused state-owned properties developed into affordable homes.
Tourism Outpaces Infrastructure on Greece’s Most Popular Islands
This summer exposed the fragile underpinnings of Greece’s most popular island destinations, where public infrastructure buckled under the weight of record tourism.
Greece Hasn’t Learned to Live Without High VAT - IMF Report on the Lingering Legacy of the Bailouts
A recent IMF report sheds light on why Greece remains “addicted” to indirect taxation — and why, seven years after the end of the bailout programs, successive governments have resisted lowering VAT rates on essential goods and services.
Tourism 2025: What This Season Revealed and What Lies Ahead in 2026
Beneath headline numbers, however, lie challenges that will shape the industry’s agenda for 2026.
Tourism in Greece Shifts as Travelers Change Habits
These shifts are unsettling for tourism businesses.
Greece’s Golden Visa Shake-Up Triggers Sharp Drop in Property Investment
Foreign investment in Greek real estate has fallen sharply following recent changes to the country’s Golden Visa program.
Why Buying a Home in Greece Takes Six Months - and in Cyprus Only Days
Deep structural inefficiencies continue to weigh on the Greek property market.
Inflation «feeds» public coffers - Greece’s VAT revenues climb to 11% of GDP, compared with 7.5% in the EU
Inflation has quietly swelled public revenues, particularly through indirect taxation such as value-added tax.