The wage increase lifts nominal pay for 700,000 workers, but faster-rising energy, housing and food costs, weak purchasing power and pressure on businesses mean much of the gain is quickly absorbed, limiting its impact on real incomes.
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis dismissed snap election scenarios, stressing stability amid regional turmoil and signaling the government’s intent to complete its full term.
The body of the 34-year-old diver was recovered Saturday after a complex operation at a notorious underwater cave in Vouliagmeni, near Athens.
Greece enters daylight saving time tomorrow March 29, with clocks moving one hour ahead and staying on summer time until late October.
EU ministers rule out fiscal flexibility despite rising energy costs, forcing countries like Greece to rely on limited national budgets as inflation risks intensify
Greece's early Covid-19 lockdown likely deepened the short-term recession, but helped avoid a more prolonged period of instability
The reaction, in a post on X, was prompted by references to a separate post published on the website of the Fars News Agency accusing Greece and Azerbaijan of assisting Israel
Scattered showers are expected across parts of the country over the weekend, although no major or widespread disruption is anticipated
Following multiple consultations with the European Commission (EC), the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator TSO (DESFA), along with the other 5 operators of the strategic Vertical Gas Corridor initiative, agreed on the commercial promotion of the project. The agreement, signed in Athens on Friday, marks a milestone for the wider region in an ever-shifting energy […]
Mexico’s second-largest city ramps up security for a key playoff match as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup, even as concerns persist over cartel violence and a deepening disappearance crisis
Morningstar DBRS has left its forecast for Greece’s economic growth in 2026 unchanged at 2%, despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, while slightly trimming its 2027 outlook to 1.8%. In an update to its baseline macroeconomic scenarios, the ratings agency said the projections reflect current market consensus, drawing on the median estimates of a broad range of […]
Greece’s National Theater inaugurated the first World Theatre Day in 1962, showcasing ancient tragedies in Paris and proving the universal power of drama.
A 34-year-old diver who disappeared in the “Devil’s Well” underwater cave will be recovered on Saturday. His companion described how the current pulled him out of sight in seconds despite desperate rescue attempts
Snowfall sweeps across Epirus and Western Macedonia, covering Metsovo, Tzoumerka and Zagori as temperatures drop and authorities deploy snowplows.
A court ruling and new claims in the Predator case are raising political stakes ahead of a parliamentary debate requested by PASOK, with legal action by alleged targets also expected.
A family of four—two parents and two children, one under the age of 10—would need to spend 568.50 euros to travel from Piraeus to the island of Paros with their car on a conventional ferry.
Beyond the top ten, obesity treatments are surging. Tirzepatide reached 300,000 units in 2025, generating about 100 million euros, with sales expected to double in 2026.
A €40 monthly boost linked to the new minimum wage will raise earnings for public employees, with total income gains further supported by earlier tax cuts and salary adjustments.
Starting April 1, Greece lets drivers return inactive and uninsured vehicles to the road with monthly road tax via the myCar platform, offering prorated fees, insurance checks and a one-time annual activation limit.
In its preliminary assessment, the European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday that it had agreed to a December double request by the Greek authorities for a payment amounting to €1.18 billion from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). This is the 7th fund request and the 6th request for loans from the RRF, which has […]