The locally produced blend combines conventional marine fuel with a second-generation biofuel derived from recycled used cooking oils. The innovation, created by Motor Oil’s subsidiary Verd, is fully compliant with the new ISO 8217:2024 standards and is credited with reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21%.
Doctors who have acquired a specialty in the US, which has been certified by the competent US body, will be able to recognize their specialty automatically in Greece, by submitting a simple application to the Panhellenic Medical Association. Regarding specialization, recognition will be automatic upon submission of the certificate, as long as the specific specialization officially exists in Greece.
According to official data from the Hellenic Traffic Police, between 11 and 27 April 2025, a total of 1.9 million vehicles were recorded leaving the metropolitan areas. Despite a 17.2% drop in fatal accidents compared to Easter 2024 (24 this year versus 29 last year), the toll remains grim.
The file, compiled over two years of investigations, was forwarded to Parliament by Supreme Court Prosecutor Georgia Adeilini, as confirmed in an official document.
Easter and on Easter Day, with the regulator and the managers to achieve it, and we succeeded. The administrators, the Regulator, the Cybersecurity Authority and the political leadership are on alert and in constant communication, taking all the necessary measures so that we can ensure the balance."
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is clearly the first choice with a 20% difference in the question of which political leader you trust most for the governance of the country
“Admitting 10,000-20,000 Chinese students every year to Greek universities, under all programs, would be a realistic goal,” according to the SiG President.
This Athens-Boston partnership aims to address critical urban issues, from overtourism to climate and housing crises, while fostering innovation and cultural exchange.
He stressed that, "later today, contracts will be signed at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for the restoration of infrastructure in Thessaly, which was destroyed by Daniel shortly after the completion of Contract 717 in September 2023.
“Last summer it was Saint-Tropez, the summer before that was the Amalfi Coast,” she said, referring to the famous French and Italian resorts, respectively. “People are booking Greece left, right and center now.”
While Greek fans might be a little salty about Melomakarona landing at #2, there’s no denying the country’s dessert dominance—securing spots for Melomakarona, Amygdalota, Moustokouloura, and Kourabiedes. Let’s dive into the rankings and celebrate Greece’s sweet legacy.
Kostas Tsimikas has made history as the first Greek player to win the Premier League, achieving this milestone with Liverpool FC in the 2024–2025 season.
The first estimates for the cracks in Voutes Heraklion are related to ground ruptures about 150 meters long, said Professor Efthimios Lekkas, chairman of the Permanent Special Scientific Committee for Earthquake Risk Assessment
The 88-year-old pontiff, who passed away shortly after delivering his Easter Sunday Urbi et Orbi blessing, was honored with this Eastern Orthodox hymn, symbolizing resurrection and eternal life—a fitting tribute to a pope known for bridging divides
Greek Immigration and Asylum Minister Makis Voridis told Skai news channel that accepting such returns is “out of the question” given Greece’s position as the EU’s second-highest host of refugees per capita, after Cyprus. “As long as there is no fair distribution of burdens within the European Union, Greece will not accept any returns,” Voridis stated, emphasizing that returns would not address the broader migration issue.
JP Morgan also made a slight upward revision to its profitability estimates for the Greek banks, taking into account the most recent industry data as well as valuation adjustments following the announcement of full-year 2024 results
While Greece’s islands often steal the spotlight, the Peloponnese is emerging as a star for 2025, thanks to its rich history, stunning landscapes, and fewer crowds
Greece ranks among the EU countries with the highest proportion of low-paid workers. Specifically, 21.7% of workers earn two-thirds or less of the median gross hourly wage—placing Greece fourth after Bulgaria, Romania, and Latvia. The EU average is 14.7%, while in the Eurozone it’s slightly lower at 14.3%.
Referring to Pope Francis as "brother", Patriarch Bartholomew noted that a meeting between them had been planned in May on the 1,700-year anniversary of the 1st Ecumenical Synod but "the God of life and death decided otherwise".
This is an attempt to tackle persistent shortages in the national healthcare system and strengthen regional medical services.
The majority of travellers still favour intra-European destinations, particularly neighbouring or non-neighbouring countries. Southern and Mediterranean Europe continues to top the regional travel charts, attracting 41% of prospective visitors. Notably though, this figure reflects an 8% year-on-year decline—potentially linked to rising summer temperatures and climate concerns.
