Is the 25-26 billion the government has announced Greece will be spending on armaments over the next 12 years too much or too little? If you’re Luxembourg or Switzerland, it’s probably a waste of money. But we’re Greece. And our neighborhood’s the same as it’s always been. With nothing reassuring in the air. It’s no […]

The touching evening mass on Holy Saturday has psalms read out and Resurrection hymns recited by the lay chanters, recounting Christ’s descent into the underworld. 

Data from analytics firm AirDNA shows that average occupancy for short-term rentals dropped to 45% in March, down from 49% the same month last year.

At the Vespers service on Friday evening the image of Christ is removed from the Cross and wrapped in a white cloth

Today, red egg dyeing remains a cherished Easter ritual in Greek households around the world. What may appear to be a simple seasonal activity is, in truth, a centuries-old tradition layered with meaning, memory, and faith.

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday a 25-basis point cut to its three key interest rates, marking the institution’s seventh consecutive reduction. The move, which was expected, brings borrowing costs in the eurozone to their lowest level in more than two years. The ECB’s Governing Council opted to lower the deposit facility rate—the […]

According to data by the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters, Incofruit Hellas, between September 1, 2024, and April 17, 2025, kiwifruit exports increased by 14.2%.

Among foreign markets, Israel has emerged as the biggest growth driver, with hotel bookings more than doubling—up 178.5% year-on-year.

On Good Friday, store openings are delayed out of respect for the religious observances of the day.

Flights to island destinations including Corfu, Rhodes, Santorini, and Chania are fully booked, with airlines having added extra services to and from Athens to accommodate the surge in demand.

Last week, Papastavrou signed the acceptance of interest for the two Cretan blocks, while similar decisions regarding the two Ionian Sea blocks were signed by his predecessor.

In this episode of "Explaining Greece", we explore some modern Greek poetry—its ties to folk music, and the complexities of translation.

This landmark development is more than just a bureaucratic step — it's a strategic declaration about how Greece intends to use, protect, and assert control over its seas.

Grab your shades, keep tissues hand, and enjoy the spring atmosphere.

These flights will operate daily until October 31, and four times a week from November to March, as announced by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greece recorded a primary cash surplus of €4.1 billion for the period January to March 2025, a significant increase from the €2.4 billion surplus registered during the same period last year, according to the Bank of Greece (BoG). The data released today by the Bank of Greece revealed that the central government’s overall cash balance […]

The Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) framework represents a comprehensive approach to spatial planning and is crucial for the successful development of a blue and circular economy.

In the 5th episode of the “Ambassadors Series” ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition talked with the German Ambassador to Greece, Andreas Kindl. Representing his country since 2023, Andreas Kindl explained his country’s positions on a series of pressing matters on the global stage, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and how the West should come together […]

Athens is preparing to submit its revised “Greece 2.0” Recovery and Resilience Plan after Easter, with a slight delay from the initial timeline but with the European Commission’s approval.

Integral to this long-term defense vision is the enhanced role of Greece’s domestic defense industry, which is expected to contribute significantly to the upcoming procurement efforts.