The company, once a mighty subsidiary of National Bank (NBG), had recently announced unilateral changes in the way it will compensate beneficiaries in health and life insurance programs
Buyers of Greek property from the European Union (EU) have invested a total of €1 billion in 2024, a whopping 52.5% increase compared to 2023, according to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG). Foreign buyers are increasingly seeking holiday homes with gardens and swimming pools in regions such as Crete, Rhodes, and the Ionian […]
The much-awaited telephone call between U.S. President Donald and Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended with scant details leaked about the steps forward to reach a peace settlement or ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin described the conversation, which lasted two hours, as sincere and useful. “A ceasefire with Ukraine is possible once agreements are reached,” the […]
The Greek economy expanded by 2.3% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a similar rate in 2025, while in 2026 GDP will reach 2.2%, according to the European Commission’s Spring forecast. Consumer spending and investment supported by EU funding are seen as the primary driving forces for the rise in Greek GDP. Inflation […]
How to lock down your finances and online accounts after a data breach spreads your information to the secret corners of the internet
In his message on the occasion of the 106th anniversary of the Pontic Greek genocide by the Ottoman Turks, the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, called for the international recognition of the atrocity, emphasizing that the sacrifice of the Pontic Greeks “leaves us with the legacy of the struggle against all forms of […]
Greece remains one of the European Union’s top defense spenders, allocating 3.08% of its GDP to military expenditures in 2024 — far surpassing NATO’s 2% guideline.
A woman from Khan Younis described the new evacuation order as her “worst nightmare,” while another woman, already displaced in central Gaza, said she refused to move again “because there is no place to go.”
Food is scarce and morale is fading after glimpse of normalcy during this year’s cease-fire was shattered by return to fighting
To assess whether Greece can be reformed, it is useful to revisit recent reforms — five that succeeded and five that proved problematic
AADE is launching audits to identify people who declare 10,000-20,000 euros in income but show heavy consumer spending. “Traps” are being set for anyone who reports low income yet maintains high outlays.
The move follows weeks of international pressure over Israel's aid blockade, which was imposed in March and has since sharply limited the flow of essential supplies such as food, medical equipment, and fuel into the Gaza Strip.
The Greek government's planned pay hike will raise base pay by €30 per month from April, with an extra €100 bonus in July.
A wildfire broke out around noon on Monday in a forested area of Ritsona, Chalkida, burning through low vegetation.
Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky were among attendees
Almost 1 in 3 Greeks spend 40 % of their disposable income on housing needs, according to Eurostat data,
Strong demand is evident in short-term rentals (Airbnb-type accommodation) for this summer season, according to AirDNA data.
A key component of the agreement is a long-sought UK-EU security and defense pact. EU officials say this opens the door for British companies to participate in large-scale European defense projects, an area previously closed off after Brexit.
A trio of supersonic ‘football MIGs’ flew into Piraeus for the 1990-91 season – Yet the incomparable threesome of Protasov, Savichev and Lytovchenko only came away with one Cup, in 1992. Nevertheless…
Playing in a position where mistakes aren’t an option, he endured, excelled and became a point of reference for an entire era