Industry experts attribute the high alcohol prices primarily to Greece’s steep excise duties, combined with the value-added tax.

A 54-year-old driver was taken into custody after allegedly charging a passenger more than double the legal fare for a ride from Athens airport to the port of Piraeus

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Greece opens its EuroBasket 2025 campaign against Italy on August 28, aiming for a deep run under coach Vassilis Spanoulis, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading a veteran-laden 12-man roster

Out of 38 countries tracked by Eurostat, only Montenegro ranks higher in terms of the number of new businesses opened.

A European Central Bank report highlights how EU funding boosts productivity, with Greece among the most dependent countries due to limited access to bank lending

The Greek Ministry of Labour has challenged Eurostat figures showing the country leading the EU in long working hours, arguing that employees work fewer extra hours than reported

If constructed, critics warn, the new settlement threatens to further cut off a portion of the West Bank from East Jerusalem, the proposed capital of any future Palestinian state

Tehran says European powers lack the right to trigger or extend sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal, pushing back against threats of a “snapback” mechanism

Jobs that required putting in the longest hours in 2024 were skilled workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and managers.

Two groundbreaking projects place Greece at the forefront of the EU’s quantum communications infrastructure drive.

Outbound tourism from Greece grew in 2024, with higher spending and a surprising shift away from Balkan destinations toward Central and Northern Europe.

Despite market dips, soaring valuations suggest investor optimism in defense firms may overstate prospects for a genuine resolution to the conflict in Eastern Europe

Nearly 22% of Greeks went without necessary healthcare in 2024 due to cost, waiting lists, or distance, the highest rate in the European Union, highlighting critical challenges in the national health system

Austria’s capital will welcome the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle, following singer JJ’s 2025 victory, with semi-finals on May 12 and 14 and the grand final on May 16

Despite the rise of digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and the push for a digital euro, cash remains resilient in Europe. Recent data shows it continues to dominate in daily transactions and as a safe store of value across all generations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commends U.S. efforts for lasting peace in Ukraine while criticizing European leaders for focusing only on ceasefires and continued military aid during recent White House discussions

In high-stakes talks, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders discussed security guarantees, possible land swaps, and future trilateral negotiations with Vladimir Putin, while adopting a strategy of diplomacy and flattery