Greek airports posted a 4.8% rise in international air arrivals during the January–March 2025 period, with a total of 1.6 million visitors landing in the country, according to a report by the Greek Tourism Confederation Institute (INSETE). This marks an increase of 77,000 travelers compared to the same quarter in 2024. The Greek capital saw […]

Police have cordoned off a major avenue in downtown Athens after a bomb threat call at the Hellenic Parliament. Authorities are currently evacuating the building and conducting thorough security checks as the situation unfolds. Police forces have cordoned off Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, the main road in front of the Parliament. A bomb disposal unit and […]

Both newspapers and magazines saw significant drops in sales, continuing a multi-year downward trend that reflects changing media habits and broader challenges facing the print industry.

With Athens Mayor Haris Doukas and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu among the honored guests, Boston’s Greek-American community celebrated 204 years of Greek independence with pride and purpose

Greek international footballer Kostas Tsimikas has completed his own “treble” since arriving at Merseyside, helping Liverpool FC conquer every major domestic competition in England. On Monday evening, the 28-year-old left fullback became the first Greek footballer to win a Premier League title in England with appearances for his club in the season. The Reds on […]

Greek hoteliers confirm emerging trends highlighted in the latest study by the European Travel Commission (ETC), which reveals some interesting “veiled” messages regarding Greek tourism. A rise in foreign bookings for June, contrasted with stagnation—or even a slight decrease—for July and August compared to last year, is being observed by industry insiders, according to Manolis […]

The court upheld an appeal by the Association of Short-Term Property Rental Companies (STAMA) against the imposition of a 600-euro professional fee per property managed by legal entities.

The Council of State (CoS), Greece’s Supreme Court on administrative matters, has launched an investigation into the judicial handling of serious cases involving the awarding of public works contracts. According to sources, the emergency inspection focuses on high-profile cases involving public construction projects in the region of Halkidiki. Allegations have surfaced accusing public officials of […]

A significant focus will also be placed on staff evaluation procedures, with the possibility of dismissal depending on the severity of any infractions.

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EMPs ask Mitsotakis to block new sales of Greek-owned ships, which are allowing the Kremlin to maintain its “shadow fleet”. They highlight the huge profits being made by some Greek shipowners following the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia

The risk posed by microplastics—and more recently, nanoplastics—identified in both the Greek marine environment and in seafood intended for consumption is a growing concern for public health.

Greece’s Finance Minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, held a high-level meeting on Friday, April 25, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender.

Trust in institutions in Greece is declining, and around one-third of Greeks expressing doubt that any of the current political parties will provide a better future.

JP Morgan has raised its target prices for Greek banks, despite revising its forecast for the European Central Bank’s key interest rate downward, now expecting it to reach 1.5% by the end of 2025. Alpha Bank: JP Morgan included higher loan volumes in its revised estimates, reflecting the bank’s stronger-than-expected performance in 2024. Despite lowering […]

Four in ten Greeks are on the verge of changing jobs, as more than half of the country’s workforce believes that now is a good time to find new employment, according to findings from a global survey conducted by analytics firm Gallup. The findings highlight a significant decline in Greek workers’ satisfaction with both their […]

Ministry of Environment and Energy has officially announced the framework for electricity subsidies targeting approximately one million businesses across Greece.

Greek household disposable income posted a slight rise of 1.4%, according to data released today by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The average inflation for the October–December 2024 quarter reached nearly 2.5%, translating into a 1.1% decline in real disposable income. This highlights the erosion of household purchasing power due to the persistent cost-of-living crisis […]

The man had long been on police radar for involvement in the Greek mafia, including fuel smuggling, extortion, and protection rackets.

Demonstrations have been planned in all major Greek cities for May Day 2025; seafarers and pensioners join broader labor movement.