Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis receiving visiting US Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum ahead of the expected opening of bids for hydrocarbon exploration in blocks south of Crete

According to the OECD, Greece’s 2024 tax policy focused on 3 main areas: social security contributions, property taxation, and the alignment of taxation with environmental and tourism objectives.

The draft legislation, open for public consultation until September 19, introduces flexible schedules, four-day workweeks, short-term contracts, and reduced overtime costs. The government insists the 8-hour day remains, with changes requiring worker consent

According to reports, the Greek basketball federation formally requested 1,500 tickets from FIBA for the EuroBasket 2025 game, which are expected to “vanish’ fast.

Bank of America recommends a “buy” on three of the banks, except National Bank, for which it maintains a “neutral” rating.

The first Greek series to reach Netflix and go viral worldwide—praised for its gripping story and the creative brilliance of its cast and crew—has announced the start of filming for Season 4, with new international locations and the first episode’s title now revealed

Latest figures on number of vessels, types, companies and coming trends

The humanitarian group asked Parliament’s president for diplomatic support to transfer severely injured and ill patients from Gaza to EU countries, including Greece

Chevron and HelleniQ Energy have jointly submitted a formal bid to acquire four offshore blocks south of Crete and the Peloponnese.

Greece’s largest labor union has announced a general strike on October 1 against a government bill allowing 13-hour daily shifts. The union demands a 37.5-hour workweek instead, with polls showing strong worker support for shorter hours and collective agreements

Ursula von der Leyen praised a team of 20 Greek forest commandos who helped save a Spanish village during deadly wildfires, highlighting Europe's need for stronger climate resilience and cross-border cooperation

With Euribor near 2%, banks are offering more attractive loans. In July, average mortgage rates fell to 3.52%—110 bps lower than last year—and competition may push them down further.

Athens plans to transfer local planning services to the national land registry from 2026, sparking fierce opposition from mayors who see the move as a threat to their authority

International volleyball player Eva Chantava, who reportedly plays for a team in Nepal, on Tuesday took to social media amid the explosive situation in that Himalayan country

Greek FM: "There is a protection plan in place, the project is of European interest, and any obstruction will have consequences at the EU level.”

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says tax breaks will ease the cost of living and support families, as his New Democracy party faces sliding poll numbers and ongoing corruption probes

The SBE has repeatedly highlighted that while other European countries support their industries against energy price shocks, Greece lags behind.

A new digital tool, WATERWISE, developed by Greek universities, measures how much water tourists consume and predicts future shortages, offering solutions for drought-stricken islands.

Disparities are observed between the two sexes, as females have a life expectancy of 84 years compared to males’ 79 years across the EU.

Rising stars and established talents of the Greek jazz scene join forces with contemporary dance, acrobatics, and improvisation in the ancient Forest of Dionysos. In other words, we just found your weekend plans.