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  • Germany, UK & U.S Contributed Most to Greek Tourism in 2023

    Germany, UK & U.S Contributed Most to Greek Tourism in 2023

    The five major markets of inbound tourism to Greece, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and the USA, contributed a total of €8.9 billion for 2023 to the Greek tourism industry, with German travelers taking the lion’s share (€2.9 billion).

    Germany, UK & U.S Contributed Most to Greek Tourism in 2023
  • ‘Avghi’ brings snow and gale-force winds

    'Avghi' brings snow and gale-force winds

    Heavy snow at even low altitudes in eastern and southern parts of the country and a drop in temperatures are recorded across Greece on Tuesday.

    ‘Avghi’ brings snow and gale-force winds
  • Greece is talks with USA to co-produce Constellation frigates

    Greece is talks with USA to co-produce Constellation frigates

    “We are discussing with the US the joint design and co-production of the new generation of Constellation frigates,” Dendias said after a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart, Vasilis Palmas in Athens.

    Greece is talks with USA to co-produce Constellation frigates
  • US Asks Greece to Send Excess Weapons to Ukraine After F-35 Deal

    US Asks Greece to Send Excess Weapons to Ukraine After F-35 Deal

    In a letter addressed to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Blinken expressed interest in Greece’s defense capabilities that could be useful to Ukraine, contingent upon Ukraine’s interest and a subsequent assessment of the condition and approximate cost of the proposed assets.

    US Asks Greece to Send Excess Weapons to Ukraine After F-35 Deal
  • US Approves F-35 Sale to Greece

    US Approves F-35 Sale to Greece

    The US State Department late Friday notified Congress of the Biden administration’s intent to sell the 5th Generation warplanes to the country, along with new F-16s and modernization kits to Turkey

    US Approves F-35 Sale to Greece
  • International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Greek Flag ‘Flies’ High

    International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Greek Flag ‘Flies’ High

    The high performance of the Greek flag is evident in all categories, both in terms of the United States Coast Guard and in Europe with the Paris MOU, as well as in Asia based on the Tokyo MOU

    International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Greek Flag ‘Flies’ High
  • Kikilias asks for professionalism and seriousness ahead of cold front

    Kikilias asks for professionalism and seriousness ahead of cold front

    Earlier, the Risk Assessment Committee convened followed by an interministerial meeting on the coordination of the operations of all the involved parts ahead of the adverse weather conditions.

    Kikilias asks for professionalism and seriousness ahead of cold front
  • Greek Parliament Lights Up in Honor of Holocaust Victims on International Remembrance Day

    Greek Parliament Lights Up in Honor of Holocaust Victims on International Remembrance Day

    “The Hellenic Parliament seeks to keep the historical memory alive, honoring the millions of victims of the Holocaust and emphasizing the constant need for vigilance in defending human rights and democratic values,” a statement from Parliament said.

    Greek Parliament Lights Up in Honor of Holocaust Victims on International Remembrance Day
  • PM Mitsotakis participates in discussion with JPMorgan Chase Chairman Jamie Dimon

    PM Mitsotakis participates in discussion with JPMorgan Chase Chairman Jamie Dimon

    He said that the government had achieved this by changing the fundamentals of the Greek economy, from one based primarily on consumption to one relying much more on growth based on investments, pointing to the rapid increase in foreign direct investments in recent years.

    PM Mitsotakis participates in discussion with JPMorgan Chase Chairman Jamie Dimon
  • Timeline for upcoming Greek-Turkish contacts; FM Gerapetritis to US

    Timeline for upcoming Greek-Turkish contacts; FM Gerapetritis to US

    On February 2, Greek Deputy FM Kostas Fragogiannis will visit Istanbul, to discuss boosting the positive agenda between Greece and Turkiye. Concurrently, a Greek business delegation will travel to the city to attend a business forum with Turkish business executives and export agencies, to further promote economic collaboration.

    Timeline for upcoming Greek-Turkish contacts; FM Gerapetritis to US
  • Postal vote ‘changes the landscape’ for voters, enhances democracy, Marinakis says

    Postal vote 'changes the landscape' for voters, enhances democracy, Marinakis says

    With the passing of the law in Parliament on Wednesday, he added, Greeks abroad and at home will be able to participate in the European elections with a postal vote, while he stressed that this was passed with the exclusive support of ruling New Democracy MPs. He also suggested that the "initial consensus" by main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance and opposition PASOK-KINAL had not been genuine, as they finally withdrew their backing for the bill.

    Postal vote ‘changes the landscape’ for voters, enhances democracy, Marinakis says
  • Skertsos on same-sex marriages: Equality of citizens before the law is a fundamental element

    Skertsos on same-sex marriages: Equality of citizens before the law is a fundamental element

    The draft law under consideration "introduces equality in civil marriage, meaning access to the institution of civil marriage for all Greek citizens without discrimination, regardless of sexual orientation. It protects the interests of children by regulating family law issues in same-sex families." However, on the other hand, "we do not extend the right to medically assisted reproduction (including surrogacy) to male couples", stated the minister of state.

    Skertsos on same-sex marriages: Equality of citizens before the law is a fundamental element
  • PPC to invest 9 billion euros in 2024-2026

    PPC to invest 9 billion euros in 2024-2026

    PPC aims for a 15% annual growth rate in EBITDA to reach 2.3 billion euros in 2026 and around 3 billion euros in 2030.

    PPC to invest 9 billion euros in 2024-2026