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Skylakakis outlined the government's initiatives but withheld specifics regarding the emergency tax and bill subsidies, which are slated for finalization by late July.

According to the latest data from Greece’s Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), job openings soared to a record high of 70,826 positions in the first quarter of 2024, marking a remarkable 115.6% annual increase.

Greece’s Civil Protection authority has issued a high fire risk for the coming days as an extended heatwave continues.

Linking grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, ie mainland Europe, of geopolitical importance for EU; Cypriot concerns cited costs to consumers

Her second term will be for a period of two and a half years

This strategic shift has diminished Piraeus's standing as a prominent Mediterranean port and a key transshipment hub post-Suez Canal.

Furthermore, Greece is positioned among the leaders in increased inbound tourist spending since the start of 2024, currently holding the second position with a notable 25% growth.

The urgent discussion comes as the government grapples with a dramatic "price hike rally" in electricity costs, which saw the price of a megawatt-hour skyrocket by 200% in just one week.

As demand for wellness travel soars, Greece takes steps to tap into the huge potential. 'To Vima English Edition' spoke to national tourism board chief Angela Gerekou about what’s being done.

Major risk of wildfires in several prefectures and islands around the country, including around the greater Athens area

Greece is among the top 25 most water-stressed countries worldwide, increasing the potential for a water crisis

This is the first time that the flagship conference of the Information Theory Society, the IEEE International Symposium of Information Theory (ISIT), was held in Greece.

Greece is the fourth most popular destination in European holiday-makers’ plans for vacations to be taken between now and November this year, according to a new study by the European Travel Commission (ΕTC). The study also includes data on future challenges for the tourism sector in the so-called “hot countries” in the south of the […]

Twenty twenty-four is not just an election year; it is the election year. Taiwan, India, Russia, Mexico, the UK, France, Europe – have already gone to the polls. But the election that remains, the one that the whole world is holding its breath over, is the U.S. Presidential election in November. From now until the […]

'Appalled by the attack on former President Trump. Political violence is unacceptable in our democratic societies. Wishing him a full and swift recovery,' was Kyriakos Mitsotakis' message

According to the study, 80% of the population in 2021 (8.39 million) was concentrated in 277 municipalities, covering a mere 25.2% of the total area of Greece

The international ratings firm raised Greece to investment grade in early August 2023