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  • Gov’t, Contractor Pledge to Open Thessaloniki Metro in Nov.

    Gov’t, Contractor Pledge to Open Thessaloniki Metro in Nov.

    On-and-off again efforts to design, finance and finally commence construction of a underground fixed rail line in Thessaloniki date back decades

    Gov’t, Contractor Pledge to Open Thessaloniki Metro in Nov.
  • Public Investment Programme budget at 12.2 billion euros in 2024

    Public Investment Programme budget at 12.2 billion euros in 2024

    Speaking to reporters, during a press conference, Papathanasis said the Public Investment Programme will reach 12.2 billion euros in 2024, up 12% from the previous year, and will be the biggest in the last 24 years.

    Public Investment Programme budget at 12.2 billion euros in 2024
  • Tourism: 10 Greece Destinations Among Dutch Favs

    Tourism: 10 Greece Destinations Among Dutch Favs

    Ten Greek islands are among the most popular destinations for 2024 for holiday-makers from the Netherlands, according to the Dutch travel website Griekenland.net

    Tourism: 10 Greece Destinations Among Dutch Favs
  • Real Estate Economy in Greece Grows in Multiple Sectors

    Real Estate Economy in Greece Grows in Multiple Sectors

    This drop from 11.3% in Q2 2023 indicates an improving job market. Employment growth maintains momentum, growing by 1.6% year-on-year. A healthy job market supports consumer spending. This, in turn, boosts demand for logistics services.

    Real Estate Economy in Greece Grows in Multiple Sectors
  • Greek olive oil exports exceeded €1 billion in 2023 for the first time!

    Greek olive oil exports exceeded €1 billion in 2023 for the first time!

    Food exports in the 11th month of 2023 amounted to €6.9 billion from €6.3 billion, showing an increase of 9% or €573 million, compared to the corresponding period last year

    Greek olive oil exports exceeded €1 billion in 2023 for the first time!
  • Dendias: The Armed Forces need to enter a new era

    Dendias: The Armed Forces need to enter a new era

    Dendias also stressed the need to develop domestic arms production capability, rather than buy "everything off the shelf abroad and produce nothing".

    Dendias: The Armed Forces need to enter a new era
  • Marinakis: ‘Tackling the demographic problem is the biggest wager’

    Marinakis: 'Tackling the demographic problem is the biggest wager'

    He noted that civil servants will be getting pay raises for the first time in 14 years, as well as the higher tax-free allowance for families with children, increases in child benefit, maternity benefits, longer maternity and paternity leave and the 2,000 euros for the birth of a new child. He also referred to the programmes to assist households in buying or renovating their home, greater support for childcare costs and other measures.

    Marinakis: ‘Tackling the demographic problem is the biggest wager’
  • President Sakellaropoulou attends 1st National Assembly anniversary events at Epidaurus

    President Sakellaropoulou attends 1st National Assembly anniversary events at Epidaurus

    "Today's anniversary reminds us of the glorious struggle of the Greeks and the origins of our coexistence...the Constitution of Epidaurus is the founding act of Greek constitutionalism. It reflects the will of the Greeks not only for independence but also for political sovereignty and freedom."

    President Sakellaropoulou attends 1st National Assembly anniversary events at Epidaurus
  • KYSEA, chaired by premier, appoints new chiefs of the Armed Forces

    KYSEA, chaired by premier, appoints new chiefs of the Armed Forces

    The prime minister praised Floros' work in the Armed Forces, noting that his contribution was extremely valuable against both conventional and hybrid challenges and in the planning and implementation of the government's programme on the quantitative and qualitative strengthening of the Armed Forces.

    KYSEA, chaired by premier, appoints new chiefs of the Armed Forces
  • What the bill provides for marriage and adoption of same-sex couples

    What the bill provides for marriage and adoption of same-sex couples

    By mid-February, the bill that will allow same-sex marriage but not assisted reproduction with a surrogate mother will be in Parliament. How both parents will be registered.

    What the bill provides for marriage and adoption of same-sex couples
  • Winter Sales: Six Tips for Consumers

    Winter Sales: Six Tips for Consumers

    The Union of Consumer Workers of Greece advises consumers to be particularly careful so as to avoid falling victim to misleading 'offers.

    Winter Sales: Six Tips for Consumers
  • ECB: Greeks 22,5% Poorer Compared to 2009

    ECB: Greeks 22,5% Poorer Compared to 2009

    A positive reversal was recorded after the end of the COVID pandemic lockdowns as Greek households witnessed a substantial rise in wealth to €798.8 billion in the 2nd quarter of 2023, with property largely accounting for the wealth uptick

    ECB: Greeks 22,5% Poorer Compared to 2009
  • Piraeus successfully completes pricing of 500-million-euro bond

    Piraeus successfully completes pricing of 500-million-euro bond

    The transaction attracted significant interest from more than 145 institutional investors, with 62% placed among asset managers, 22% with banks and private banks and 16% with other investors.

    Piraeus successfully completes pricing of 500-million-euro bond