Travel remittances in Greece from the all-important tourism and holiday sector posted a new record in 2024, calculated as reaching 21.7 billion euros in 2024, up from 20.593 billion euros in 2023, according to provisional figures released on Thursday by the Bank of Greece (BoG). The last month of the previous year, December 2024, sees […]

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni emphasized that the country was a safe destination for travelers during an interview with public broadcaster ERT on Thursday. The demand for Greek tourism continues to show positive growth. However, developments in Santorini remain an unpredictable factor, raising concerns about the future. The Minister noted that Santorini was geologically unique, […]

A diverse selection of films arrives in Athens' movie theaters, including three standout works by Greek directors

The rise of life expectancy across Europe has been decreasing since 2011, with Greece and the UK recording the highest declines, according to a review by the Lancet Medical Journal. Researchers analyzed data from 16 European Economic Area countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and […]

A high-profile disappearance, political controversy, and shifting narratives—Greece’s Supreme Court launches an urgent probe into the mysterious death of Vasilis Kalogirou.

Episode two of "Explaining Greece" take a look at Greece's marine areas, and why environmental organizations say they're not receiving the protection they need.

If Yoon is ousted, South Korea would need to hold a new presidential election within 60 days

Thursday will be marked by low temperatures and snowfall in several regions of Greece, even at low altitudes.

Keep the grills hot and the jackets on—this year’s BBQ comes with a winter twist.

Trends, green technologies, training and professional development in yachting are some of the topics on the agenda.

International financial services firm UBS says the valuation of the stocks of the National Bank of Greece (NBG) remains an appealing prospect for investors based on estimates although they have recovered from the lows of the fourth quarter of last year. The Swiss bank notes that while underlying profitability is expected to decline as interest […]

Mandatory installation of POS machines at practically all businesses, and by self-employed professionals takes a 'bite' out of tax evasion; 614% increase in declared revenue by carwashes

Emergency measures have been activated as freezing temperatures and snow make their way into Greece starting Wednesday.

Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable yet persistent health threats facing women in Greece. With alarming statistics and preventable deaths, is enough being done to protect women’s health?

Tensions ran high in the Greek Parliament over the the recent death of Vassilis Kalogirou, son of the head of the Larissa Appeals Prosecutor's Office.

As forensic tests continue, questions remain over the death of Vasilis Kalogirou, son of a Tempi prosecutor. His family alleges foul play.

Whether you’re strolling in Athens or witnessing the snowfall in northern Greece, don’t forget to bundle up—the chill isn’t going anywhere yet

Get ready to explore diplomacy like never before! To Vima International is launching an exciting new video series entitled “The Ambassadors Series” to introduce our viewers to the intricacies of top diplomats representing their countries in Greece. Join us in these exclusive sit-down interviews with top diplomats from around the globe, to discover how these […]

Snowfall is forecast for half of the country, possibly affecting the peaks and highlands around the greater Athens-Piraeus area

Vassilis Kalogirou's disappearance achieved a greater degree of notoriety because he is the son of a top Larissa prosecutor involved in the Tempi rail collision investigation