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A closely watched draft bill on Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) was passed by Greece’s Parliament on Monday afternoon, with the 158 deputies of ruling New Democracy (ND) party only voting in favor. Voting against were 139 deputies from opposition parties. Three MPs did not vote. The legislation incorporates EU Directive 2021/2167 into Greek law. Opposition parties […]

A well-known local “trapper” was arrested by law enforcement in Greece over the weekend on charges stemming from nearly a dozen ATM robberies around the country. According to reports, Greek Police (EL.AS) said a total of three suspects – 26, 27 and 29 – were arrested on charges related to 10 ATM heists that netted […]

A common action plan was agreed upon to achieve the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding.

Unemployment is in single digits, but a closer look reveals a less rosy picture

The tourism, food and beverage, construction, industrial, security, technology and agricultural sectors suffer the most from labor shortages in the country

The Region of Central Greece posted the highest gender employment gap in all of Europe in 2022 at 31.4 pp, according to a report released last week by Eurostat. The gender employment gap is defined as the difference between the employment rates of men and women aged 20-64 and stood at 10.7 pp on average […]

Heavy rain is forecast locally, while thunderstorms are also predicted featuring frequent lightning, hailstorms, and strong gale-force winds.

Ta Nea: British Museum proposes 'partial' return of friezes under 10-15-year 'loan'. Athens presses for full repatriation. 'Ownership' issue reportedly bypassed

The upgrade reflects key rating drivers and their relative weights, such favorable debt dynamics and a commitment to fiscal consolidation

The data showed Greece had the highest costs both in urban and rural areas

The "A" Category of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) comprises countries with the highest interest in offering maritime services

The list includes 101 airlines certified in 15 countries due to a lack of safety oversight by the aviation authorities of those nations

Prime Minister Mitsotakis discussed the prestigious 2024 Our Ocean Conference to be held in Athens with US Special Climate Envoy John Kerry, and announced Poros as the next GR-Eco Island through collaboration with Masdar

In observance of World Aids Day, the Sexual Health Center of the Hellenic National Public Health Organization will offer free walk-in services today and extends operating hours until 17:00

UniCredit projects Greece will achieve its inflation target of 2% in 2024, aligning with the European Central Bank's goal

Food, alcohol, and tobacco will exhibit the highest annual rates at 6.9 percent in the Eurozone

Mitsotakis said the adoption of this option in European Parliament elections serves as a precursor to its implementation in national elections

The Greek economy is forecast to grow by 2.4 percent this year and 2 percent in 2024, before again rising again to 2.4 percent in 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed on Wednesday, as part of its survey report The organization said Greece’s strong economic rebound in the post-pandemic period is […]

The CEO of Elxis George Gavriilidis pointed out that investors from Western and Northern European countries now prefer to use their savings exclusively to acquire vacation homes abroad, specifically in Greece