Figure Above One Billion Euros in H1 2023
Greece has established itself as one of the most attractive countries for foreign real estate purchases. Indeed, foreign investment has seen a 40% year-on-year increase, surpassing 1 billion euros in the first half of 2023 alone. This trend is most likely due to lower property prices compared to other countries, coupled with a high demand […]
More ominously, the category “foods, alcohol and tobacco” – with foodstuffs dominating interest – was almost double than the overall rate, which totaled 7.5 percent.
Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova cites Ukraine's strength in resisting Russia's aggression and about the southeast European country's will to become a member of the European Union
Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, discusses what she calls the democratic backsliding in many areas and explains why it is important to recognize that there have also been positive developments in some member states.
EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, discusses the Union’s emphasis on defending democracy in all its foreign initiatives, climate change, a renewed interest in the Sahel region and even the past economic woes that plagued Greece. by Maria Vasileiou Ta Nea Democracy is backsliding in the EU. A report by the Secretary General of the […]
Iratxe Garcia Perez, the President, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, discusses how Europe can best handle the repercussions of extreme weather.
OECD Chief Economist Clare Lombardelli foresees an easing of inflation near set targets in most countries by the end of next year, while calling on EU monetary policy-makers to carefully consider decisions that don’t jeopardize growth but at the same time restrict rising prices. As per Greece, she reiterated the OECD’s forecast of ‘robust growth’, […]
The Italian cinema icon, Monica Bellucci, will attend the Thessaloniki International Film Festival for two days, on November 8 and 9. During her visit, the acclaimed actress will be honored with the Festival’s Golden Alexander award and will take part in two screenings at the 64th edition of the TIFF. On November 8, Bellucci is […]
The mayor of the remote Dodecanese Island of Nisyros, Christofis Koroneos, has been included among the most distinguished scientists in the world for 2022, according to Stanford. Despite serving as mayor for the volcanic and “off-the-beaten-path” isle in the southeast Aegean for the past nine years, Koroneos has maintained a prolific academic career in the […]
Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov referred to his country's support towards Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion, which includes non-military assistance, as well as hosting more than 84,000 refugees in the Balkan country
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis reiterated Athens’ standing support for a two-state solution to end the long-standing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians while adding that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is the sole representative of the latter, in comments late last month ahead of an EU Summit convened to chart the Union’s position in the […]
The head of Greece’s supreme court prosecutor’s office on Wednesday requested the lifting of immunity for 11 deputies belonging to the far-right Spartiates party, in order to further investigate whether they’re essentially a “front” and controlled by a jailed one-time Golden Dawn lieutenant. If immunity is lifted the high court prosecutor reportedly intends to summon […]
Marking the 100-year anniversary of the birth of opera diva Maria Callas, a new museum opened its doors in late October in the heart of Athens, showcasing the tumultuous life and stellar career of the famous US-born Greek soprano. The Maria Callas Museum “combines technology with the power of lived experience”, according to outgoing Athens Mayor […]
Boundaries between humans and machines might blur in the future
Built During the Reign of Roman Emperor Augustus
The famous Irish writer talks to Dimitris Doulgeridis and TA NEA newspaper about The Magician, the fictionalized biography of Thomas Mann and an account of the exiled Nobel laureate’s life and times in which the intimate and the momentous are exquisitely balanced.
Cautions that economy still unbalanced
"Women in Iran face many challenges. The hijab is just one of these", she says
In U.S. and Europe, pressure is mounting to lift production as worries rise about fighting on new fronts