'Hidden Gem' cliche applied to one of the eastern Aegean's pristine destinations

Oil exploration in the Ionian Sea, in western Greece, entered its second phase after the Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) announced the consortium of Energean-ExxonMobil and HELLENiQ ENERGY had officially submitted its intent to continue operations in Block 2. ExxonMobil has officially joined the Block 2 offshore hydrocarbon concession in Greece as […]

The incident is an ominous development ahead of the coming Easter holiday period

The Council of State has once more instructed the Education Ministry to introduce an alternative course for students opting out of religious education, after years of delays and unfulfilled legal obligations.

Iran is not collapsing — it is shrinking into a narrower, harder, and more security-centered regime

China and Russia are at the center of an axis of authoritarianism which, together with Iran, accounts for two-thirds of all global authoritarian cooperation incidents in 2024–2026.

High costs are reducing consumer demand, prompting traders to predict steep drops in coffee prices, though Brazil’s record harvest may temper the decline

Total investments amounted to 2.8 billion euros, with 87% allocated to renewable energy projects, flexible generation, and upgrades to distribution networks

The new municipal transit network will feature four routes covering 40 km and 185 stops, improving accessibility, reducing car use, and serving underserved neighborhoods with fully electric, inclusive transport options.

Nearly 15% of the Greek population lacks access to at least seven out of thirteen basic goods and services, according to new data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), raising fresh questions about whether the country’s much-touted economic recovery is reaching ordinary households. The figure — 14.9% — is measured by the EU’s Europe 2030 […]

Archaeologists in southern Italy have uncovered the tombs of two children buried wearing large bronze belts, a rare find for the Samnite pre-Roman culture

The Greek army unit, which has been deployed with the US-made anti-aircraft and anti-missile system since 2021, is credited with intercepting two Iranian ballistic missiles on Thursday

German lender keeps “buy” rating on Greek and Cypriot banks, citing strong fundamentals, resilient economic growth and limited exposure to Middle East risks despite recent market volatility.

As the war between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition has entered its fourth week, with both sides now targeting critical energy facilities, many fear this phase could further exacerbate the rate at which fuel costs across the globe are rising. Greek consumers are already feeling a pinch in their pockets at the pump due to […]

Fraudulent messages claim refunds from Greece’s national health insurer, urging recipients to click links that steal banking and personal information

The government introduces a revised mechanism allowing homeowners to protect their main residence through debt “haircuts” and lower monthly payments, even if other assets must be sold

In an interview with Reuters, QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi warned that the damage from recent Iranian attacks could force the company to declare force majeure on long-term LNG contracts to Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China

The meeting between the Minister of Development, Mr. Takis Theodorikakos and the board of the Federation of Greek Fuel Retailers has concluded favourably