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.

According to early reports from the Hellenic Police, the Ukrainian driver of the truck may have failed to see two cars ahead due to dense fog in the area.

Pack your sunglasses and a light jacket, and maybe keep an umbrella in the car — just in case spring decides to throw a mini tantrum. 

The need to regulate output arises from Greece’s rapidly growing reliance on renewable energy sources—mainly solar and wind—which places the country among the global frontrunners in green energy use.

Traffic has been diverted creating significant congestion toward Western Macedonia, as large numbers of Greeks have departed Athens ahead of the Easter holiday.

Additionally, both sides explored opportunities for collaboration in areas concerning agricultural workforce development, as well as the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices.