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  • Greece Greenlights 1.2 Billion Euro Tourism Investments in Evia, Peloponnese, and Western Greece

    Greece Greenlights 1.2 Billion Euro Tourism Investments in Evia, Peloponnese, and Western Greece

    The decision came after a meeting of the Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments, led by Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos. The meeting also included Energy Minister Theodoros Skylakakis, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, State Minister Makis Voridis, and Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis.

    Greece Greenlights 1.2 Billion Euro Tourism Investments in Evia, Peloponnese, and Western Greece
  • Free entry to archaeological sites and museums today

    Free entry to archaeological sites and museums today

    On March 6, 1994, Melina Mercouri passed away. Every year, this day is commemorated as “Melina Mercouri Remembrance Day.” As part of this anniversary, admission to museums and archaeological sites managed by the Greek state, including the Acropolis Museum, is free.

    Free entry to archaeological sites and museums today
  • Bank of Greece Proposes Transfer of €69.6 Million in 2024 Profits to Greek State

    Bank of Greece Proposes Transfer of €69.6 Million in 2024 Profits to Greek State

    During the meeting, the General Council approved the bank’s audited annual accounts for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. They also decided to propose to the General Meeting of Shareholders the distribution of a statutory dividend of 0.6720 euros per share, the same as last year, totaling 13.3 million euros. Additionally, they recommended transferring 69.6 million euros to the Greek state from profits.

    Bank of Greece Proposes Transfer of €69.6 Million in 2024 Profits to Greek State
  • Tourism: green light for three strategic investments of €1.2 billion

    Tourism: green light for three strategic investments of €1.2 billion

    They concern the development of high-end tourism by Hydra Rock in Ermionida, GH Hotel in Evia and Astakos Terminal in Aitoloakarnania - They will receive the incentives of fast-track licensing and Special Spatial Development Plans for Strategic Investments

    Tourism: green light for three strategic investments of €1.2 billion
  • Greek Culture Minister Mendoni Visits Israel and Palestine to Protect Byzantine Heritage

    Greek Culture Minister Mendoni Visits Israel and Palestine to Protect Byzantine Heritage

    Accompanied by representatives of the European Centre for Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Monuments, Mendoni is focusing on key historical and religious sites in Jerusalem and Ramallah, particularly those under the care of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

    Greek Culture Minister Mendoni Visits Israel and Palestine to Protect Byzantine Heritage
  • Unemployment rate dropped to 8.7 pct in January 2025

    Unemployment rate dropped to 8.7 pct in January 2025

    The number of employed persons amounted to 4,288,284 persons, increased by 61,559 persons as compared with January 2024 (1.5%) and by 8,794 persons compared withDecember 2024 (0.2%).  The number of unemployed persons amounted to 408,181, decreased by 149,257 persons as compared with January 2024 (-26.8%) and by 28,830 persons compared with December 2024 (-6.6%).

    Unemployment rate dropped to 8.7 pct in January 2025
  • PM Mitsotakis speaks on the phone with Volodymyr Zelensky

    PM Mitsotakis speaks on the phone with Volodymyr Zelensky

    They discussed the latest developments ahead of the Special European Council in Brussels on Thursday. Additionally, Mitsotakis underlined that this demands a significant enhancement of EU and Ukrainian defence capabilities

    PM Mitsotakis speaks on the phone with Volodymyr Zelensky
  • Kites, Carnival, and Reflection: Greece Marks Clean Monday, Lent

    Kites, Carnival, and Reflection: Greece Marks Clean Monday, Lent

    Clean Monday, the first day of Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian calendar, falls on March 3 this year. It is the start of the fast which culminates in Holy Week and ends with Easter – Pascha in Greek. This year, Easter Sunday will be celebrated by both Western and Eastern churches on the same day: April 20.

    Kites, Carnival, and Reflection: Greece Marks Clean Monday, Lent
  • Helleniq Energy and ExxonMobil will decide in the next three to six months on exploratory drilling

    Helleniq Energy and ExxonMobil will decide in the next three to six months on exploratory drilling

    As for Elpedison, Helleniq Energy management estimates that the completion of the 50% acquisition agreement from Italian company Edison will be completed in the next quarter and its full integration into the group will be completed in the third quarter of the year. 

    Helleniq Energy and ExxonMobil will decide in the next three to six months on exploratory drilling
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas Clinches His First ATP 500 Title!

    Stefanos Tsitsipas Clinches His First ATP 500 Title!

    The fourth seed had reached the final of the tournament twice before, losing to Novak Djokovic in 2019 and then again to Roger Federer a year later.

    Stefanos Tsitsipas Clinches His First ATP 500 Title!
  • Bank of Greece Forecasts Gradual Inflation Decline, Steady Growth

    Bank of Greece Forecasts Gradual Inflation Decline, Steady Growth

    According to the BoG report, inflation, measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), is expected to decrease gradually, approaching 2% by the end of 2026. However, introducing the ETS2 carbon trading system in the energy sector is anticipated to cause a temporary increase to 2.5% in 2027. Core inflation is projected to drop to 2.2% by 2027, driven by lower industrial goods and services inflation.

    Bank of Greece Forecasts Gradual Inflation Decline, Steady Growth