Visitor numbers from Turkey have surged in recent years, with arrivals increasing fivefold since the introduction of the express visa program.
Lawmakers from the governing party express concern over Mitsotakis’ constitutional reform plans and handling of the EPPO probe into the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidies scandal, as tensions rise within the ruling party ahead of its congress.
Supermarket inflation in Greece rose to 2.4% in March, on an annual basis, according to the Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA). The March index recorded a slight 0.15% drop compared to 1.38% in February, with the aggregate 12-month index (April 2025-March 2026) posting a +1.62% uptick. The highest prices recorded were observed in appetizers, […]
Implementation is expected to be completed within four years, followed by a 10-year support and maintenance period, the Israeli defense ministry said
Athens has finalized a two-pillar support package for Greek industry after six months of negotiations with the European Commission, targeting both immediate electricity bill reductions and long-term energy efficiency investments.
The Greek Tourism Ministry is now promoting authentic, year-round mountain travel experiences aimed at rejuvenating travelers.
Central bank governor warns that geopolitical tensions and the war in the Middle East are set to slow Greece’s economic momentum in 2026, with weaker consumption and external pressures weighing on growth and inflation trends
The average interest rate on fixed-rate home loans with a duration of up to five years fell to 2.95%, down from 3.13% in January, dipping below the 3% threshold for the first time since early 2017.
Ukraine and Syria have pledged closer cooperation on security, defense and development following talks in Damascus, as Kyiv expands regional ties and promotes its military expertise amid wider Middle East tensions
With lamb prices set to peak ahead of Orthodox Easter, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to convene his economic team Monday — a meeting seen as much about managing political optics as market stability.
A Pakistan-mediated proposal outlines an immediate ceasefire between Iran and the United States, while Iranian state media reports the death of a senior Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief amid ongoing hostilities
New rules on Airbnb and tourist capacity—especially in the Cyclades—aim to curb overtourism and housing pressure, as legal hurdles delay final approval of Greece’s long-awaited tourism spatial framework.
Eligible drivers can apply for fuel aid of up to €60, with income-based criteria covering most households and additional support for diesel users
The woman, a student in Heraklion, had been preparing to travel abroad with her child to spend the Easter holidays with relatives.
A Question from Melbourne
The creeping consensus that constitutional rights and freedoms are secondary, and that only economic prosperity truly matters is just one manifestation of a morbid and dangerous decline.
The improvements were described by Deputy Economy and Finance Minister Thanos Petralias, citing what he called “four reforms in one”
Municipal services were mobilized for the rescue operation, with assistance from the fire brigade
Greek tourism remained resilient, as Greece’s National Tourism Organization (GNTO) said overall demand for the country as a travel destination remains solid, despite rising energy costs and airfare prices weighing on European household budgets. GNTO Secretary-General Andreas Fiorentinos convened a videoconference with the heads of the organization’s 14 overseas offices to assess the impact of […]
Greece recorded its highest-ever monthly total of out-of-court debt restructurings in March, with 2,879 agreements reached covering obligations of approximately 982 million euros, authorities said. Of those, 650 were concluded under a law that expanded eligibility criteria, requiring creditors to submit mandatory restructuring proposals. Officials said the legislative changes have significantly strengthened debtor protections, enabling […]