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

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.

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

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 […]

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

Inland areas of mainland Greece, particularly in the west and north, are expected to experience extreme temperatures reaching 41 to 42 degrees Celsius, possibly even hitting 43 degrees Celsius in some places.

By the fourth quarter of 2023, job vacancies per unemployed person had risen by more than 4, with the index reaching 446 units compared to 100 units in late 2019

This initiative will provide ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 1Gbps to over 350,000 households and businesses in semi-urban and rural areas across the country

New wave of ‘summer’ COVID-19 sending more people to the hospital. Experts advise avoidance of closed spaces.

Sizzling temperatures in the coming days raise wildfire concerns. Experts advise avoiding strenuous activities, staying indoors.

Exclusive to Skyros, the Skyrian ponies are a rare and ancient breed integral to the island's cultural identity.

According to AirDNA, Mykonos is among the destinations propelling Greece into the upper echelons of Europe's most expensive countries for Airbnb stays.

Pollution knocks a year of life expectancy in Europe- 20% of European city-dwellers are breathing polluted air

They estimate the current potential GDP growth around 3%, supported by robust private sector finances and a stable public sector budget, which helps keep borrowing costs in check.

The average overall Industrial Production Index for the period from January to May 2024 recorded an increase of 5.8% compared with the average IPI of the period from January to May 2023.

Justice for one of Greece’s deadliest fires in 2018 remains elusive as the appeal trial which opened on Monday has been pushed back to July 16.

Greece performed excpetionally according to the biannual EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), a report that assesses the investment and deployment opportunities in 40 of the world’s top markets