Greeks own nearly 5.5 million cars and more than 3 million households have a primary or holiday home, according to OT.

Greece’s Parliament faces tough choices as ex-minister Karamanlis may face charges over the 2023 Tempi train crash that killed 57 and sparked mass protests.

Residents take their case to Greece’s highest court over a planned sewage treatment plant in a protected traditional village — Regional authorities defend the project

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted 15 government policies “for labor” in a TikTok post on the occasion of Labor Day. Among other things, the Greek PM referred to a 35% increase in the minimum wage, a drop in unemployment to its lowest point in the past 17 years, and the creation of 500,000 new […]

Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a flavorful rice and meat filling, gently simmered and served with a velvety lemon sauce. A classic Greek comfort dish, perfect for family meals or festive occasions.

In this episode of the podcast we look at what Trump's tariff policy will mean for Greece.

According to Eurostat, 26.9% of Greece’s population is on the threshold of poverty or social exclusion, compared to the EU average of 21%. In absolute terms. In absolute numbers, this translates to 2,740,051 people in the country. The Eurostat figures come on the heels of data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on deprivation […]

Kostis Hatzidakis, Vice President of the Greek government and the New Democracy party, has been elected Vice President of the European People’s Party (EPP) during the party’s congress held in Valencia. Hatzidakis secured 328 votes in the election, earning him a place among the party’s leadership. According to available information, the newly elected vice presidents […]

On Tuesday, Greece also filed a formal request for the activation of the “defense spending escape clause,” which would allow defense expenditures to be excluded from the budget deficit calculations.

Ruling conservative New Democracy (ND) leads second-placed PASOK in the latest opinion poll conducted by Interview.  Although ND still maintains a double-digit lead over PASOK, Prime Minister Mitsotakis failed to reverse the government’s negative momentum despite his recent pledges to raise one-off payments to pensioners and rent subsidies. At the same time, the survey shows […]

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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