The Bank of Greece has raised its inflation forecast for 2024 to 2.9%, up from a previous estimate of 2.5%, suggesting that price pressures will remain higher than initially anticipated.

These regulations aim to ensure a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike, particularly during the warm months when daily routines often shift to accommodate the heat.

ID holders will use their personal number in lieu of their Tax ID or Greek social security number when interacting with public sector services.

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, at least 1,060 healthcare workers have been killed, according to U.N. figures. Due to growing security concerns, the U.N. has announced plans to reduce its international staff in Gaza by a third

Greece will now offer lower electricity rates between 11:00-15:00 and 02:00-04:00.

American think tanks GMF and CSIS, hinted at potential collaborations with U.S. tech giants to capitalize on these future data center facilities in Western Macedonia.

Stavros Katsikadis, President of the Greek Marinas Association, emphasized the significant economic impact of marina development.

According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for western and southern Crete from late Tuesday night, April 1, into Wednesday morning, April 2.

Greece's FM George Gerapetritis may also have a call with U.S. national security advisor Mike Waltz.

Retail trade turnover in Greece saw a 2.5% increase in December 2024, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). In January 2025, the General Turnover Index recorded a 2.5% increase compared to January 2024. Compared to December 2024, it recorded a significant decline of 18.4%. Similarly, the General Volume Index, which measures […]

During a May 2024 Q1 earnings call with analysts, Okeanis CEO Aristidis Alafouzos tried to give assurances that the company was not carrying sanctioned Russian oil. Recently published data point to the opposite. On 15 May 2024 Aristidis Alafouzos, CEO of the NYSE-listed Okeanis Eco Tankers, wrote a triumphant tweet about his company’s revenues. On […]

The Electronic Travel Authorization can currently be purchased online for 10 pounds (12 euros), but the price is set to rise to 16 pounds from April 9.

Following months of intense efforts by all parties involved, Greece and Cyprus signed a bilateral agreement in September 2024 to expedite the project's progress.

Taxpayers who submit their returns by April 30 will benefit from an increased tax discount of 4% if they opt for a lump-sum payment by July 31, 2025.

In 2007, the Trump Organization explored the possibility of constructing a skyscraper complex and casino at the former Ellinikon Airport site in Athens.

In the 3rd installment of our “Ambassadors Series”, ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ International Edition “journeys” to Scandinavia to discuss current affairs issues and explore the prospects of strengthening bonds between Greece and Sweden with Mr. Håkan Emsgård. Appointed as his country’s top diplomat in Greece in January 2025, Mr. Håkan Emsgård tells us about how he plans […]

Mitsotakis held meetings with officials from Israel’s Ministry of Defense (SIBAT) and senior representatives of the Israeli defense industry.

Jules Dassin was an exile, an artist, a rebel. Blacklisted in Hollywood during the McCarthy era, he found refuge in France and then in Greece, where he built a new life, shaping its cultural landscape through film and theater.

Scattered showers are expected in Athens throughout the day with temperatures between 12-20°C.

Mitsotakis announced an upcoming scholarship program in honor of Ionas Karussis (Karousis), a 26-year-old Greek student who was tragically killed in a shooting attack in Jaffa, Tel Aviv.