Greek-Owned Fleet Hits Record 4,221 Ships in 2025, Strengthening Global Maritime Links
As of March 2025, this figure marks an increase from the 4,212 ships recorded the previous year.
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Santorini’s Seismic Risk Diminishes: Expert Assures Safety Ahead of Tourist Season
Santorini’s Seismic Risk Diminishes: Expert Assures Safety Ahead of Tourist Season
He reassured that the likelihood of a significant earthquake, specifically a magnitude 6 event, is decreasing. This reduction is attributed to the high frequency of smaller earthquakes, with Santorini experiencing over a thousand minor quakes in a single day, which has effectively released seismic energy from the area.
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Last meeting between Mitsotakis & Sakellaropoulou: Thank you for your contribution to the country
Last meeting between Mitsotakis & Sakellaropoulou: Thank you for your contribution to the country
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Katerina Sakellaropoulou held their last meeting at the Presidential Palace this morning, as her term in office ends in three days.
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ENFIA 2025 Property Tax Statements Now Available on Taxisnet
ENFIA 2025 Property Tax Statements Now Available on Taxisnet
Properties valued at up to 500,000 euros that are insured against earthquakes, fires, and floods for the entire duration of 2024 will receive a 20% discount, double the 10% offered last year.
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Greek Foreign Minister Engages Patriarch of Antioch on Syrian Crisis
Greek Foreign Minister Engages Patriarch of Antioch on Syrian Crisis
Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis recently spoke by phone with Patriarch John of Antioch and All the East to address the ongoing crisis in Syria, according to a report from Orthodox Times.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas: The “Midas” of Greek tennis surpasses $34 million in prize money!
Stefanos Tsitsipas: The “Midas” of Greek tennis surpasses $34 million in prize money!
Stefanos Tsitsipas keeps making history—not just on the court but also in his bank account after securing the title at the Dubai tournament
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Greece Condemns Syria Clashes as HTS Violence Claims Hundreds of Civilian Lives
Greece Condemns Syria Clashes as HTS Violence Claims Hundreds of Civilian Lives
“We are deeply alarmed by reports of violent clashes resulting in numerous civilian deaths in Syria. We urge all parties to act with restraint, pursue peaceful resolutions, and avoid steps that could escalate tensions further,” the statement, shared on X, declared.
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Cruise Tourism in Greece to Soar Despite Santorini’s Earthquakes
Cruise Tourism in Greece to Soar Despite Santorini’s Earthquakes
While no cruise company has officially canceled their scheduled stops at the island, concerns remain, with companies closely monitoring the situation, awaiting government safety measures that will dictate how cruise ships can approach the island before making any final decisions.
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Parliament: The motion of no confidence against the government was rejected
Parliament: The motion of no confidence against the government was rejected
The motion of no confidence against the government was rejected by the Parliament.
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Growth reached 2.3% in 2024
Growth reached 2.3% in 2024
The 2.3% rate is more than twice the estimated European Union growth (1%) and that of the eurozone (0.9%), according to figures published by Eurostat on Friday. Based on those data, on an annual basis, only seven countries have a higher growth rate than Greece.
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Spring weekend ahead with temperatures reaching 20°C
Spring weekend ahead with temperatures reaching 20°C
Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis predicts that this spring-like weather will persist until March 16, with no significant rainfall but a possible arrival of African dust, particularly in central and southern regions. However, by mid-March, a shift is expected, bringing a brief return to winter conditions, with a drop in temperatures and unsettled weather.
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President Christodoulides to Meet with Greek PM Mitsotakis in Athens
President Christodoulides to Meet with Greek PM Mitsotakis in Athens
Today, President Nikos Christodoulides is traveling to Athens to meet with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The meeting is set for noon at the Maximou Mansion, prior to the expanded discussions on the Cyprus issue, which are scheduled for March 17 and 18 in Geneva.
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Ministry of Culture Highlights the Maiden of Thera for International Women’s Day
Ministry of Culture Highlights the Maiden of Thera for International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Greek Ministry of Culture has shone a spotlight on a remarkable artifact from ancient Greece, the Maiden of Thera, currently featured in the exhibition “Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories of Women from the Cyclades” at the Museum of Cycladic Art, which runs until May 4, 2025.
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House Members Propose Re-designating Turkey as Middle Eastern Nation
House Members Propose Re-designating Turkey as Middle Eastern Nation
The initiative, spearheaded by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), aims to reflect Turkey’s perceived shift in geopolitical alignment away from Western alliances and towards U.S. adversaries.
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Greek Parliament Braces for Heated No-Confidence Vote
Greek Parliament Braces for Heated No-Confidence Vote
Political leaders are set to deliver their final speeches before a crucial roll-call vote, with the entire progressive bloc and independent centre-left MPs expected to support the motion.
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Traffic restrictions in Athens for Half Marathon on Sunday
Traffic restrictions in Athens for Half Marathon on Sunday
The temporary and gradually introduced restrictions will include a ban on stopping and parking of all vehicles including bicycles and electric personal vehicles from 05:00-06:00 on Sunday to 14:00-15:00, depending on the streets. Restrictions will affect the area of central Athens and streets around it.
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ELSTAT: Growth at 2.3% in 2024 – The economy grew at a 2.6% pace in the second quarter.
ELSTAT: Growth at 2.3% in 2024 – The economy grew at a 2.6% pace in the second quarter.
Greek GDP grew by 2.3% in 2024, as according to provisional ELSTAT data, in volume terms, it reached 201.5 billion euros compared to 197 billion euros in 2023
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Weather: High temperatures for the first half of March–Spring weather , with temperatures reaching 25°C
Weather report: High temperatures for the first half of March – Spring weather across Greece, with temperatures reaching 25°C
Today (Friday): The weather will be generally clear throughout Greece, with some light cloud cover expected in the western regions from the afternoon onwards. Winds in the Aegean will come from the north at 5-6 Beaufort, while in other parts of the country, winds will be variable, ranging from 3-4 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 17-20°C in most areas, and up to 22°C in some inland regions.
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Georgiadis: In 15 months, we managed to make progress on issues we have been discussing for years
Georgiadis: In 15 months, we managed to make progress on issues we have been discussing for years
"In 15 months, we have managed to make progress on many issues we have been discussing for years," the minister underlined, referring to the cancer patient registry, which is a valuable tool for patients and doctors, as it can help them to better treat cancer.
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TERNA Energy: New 130MW Photovoltaic Unit in Bulgaria
TERNA Energy: New 130MW Photovoltaic Unit in Bulgaria
As part of the strategic cooperation between TERNA Energy, a Masdar subsidiary, and GEK TERNA, the project is being implemented by TERNA, the construction arm of the GEK TERNA Group.
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New Tempe rally planned on Friday
New Tempe rally planned on Friday
The announcement of the demonstration came after protesters gathered in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patra and Larissa on Wednesday to voice their support for a no-confidence motion against the center-right administration in Parliament.
