Overdue tax debt has surged another €3.6 billion to a total of €110.6 billion
The largest debts to the tax office are owed by 9,830 taxpayers, each of whom owes, on average, more than €8.5 million.
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Greek energy and metals company Metlen announced on Thursday that it expects to produce 50 tonnes of gallium
Greek energy and metals company Metlen announced on Thursday that it expects to produce 50 tonnes of gallium
The announcement follows the European Commission’s release this week of a list of 47 strategic projects, including initiatives in Greece, aimed at enhancing the EU’s supply of materials vital for its energy transition and security. Gallium is among the key minerals highlighted in the plan.
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Turkish tourists flocking to the islands for the weekend
Turkish tourists flocking to the islands for the weekend
Around 1,000 visitors arrived in Lesvos from Ayvalik on Saturday, with another wave expected on Sunday.
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Over 5,000 Turkish tourists vacationing briefly on Lesvos, Chios during Seker Bayram holiday
Over 5,000 Turkish tourists vacationing briefly on Lesvos, Chios during Seker Bayram holiday
Nearly 1,000 visitors arrived on the island from Ayvalik on the Turkish coast on Saturday, while as many are expected on Sunday. They will be able to holiday on the Greek island for a week, as the Turkish government made an allowance for the three-day religious holiday to extend to April 6.
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Greeks in Bangkok share their firsthand accounts of the deadly earthquake
Greeks in Bangkok share their firsthand accounts of the deadly earthquake
According to AP, the 7.7-magnitude tremor has claimed the lives of at least 144 people in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand. As of now, no Greek citizens have been reported among the casualties or injured.
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Metlen in Greece Targets 50 Tonnes of Gallium Production by 2028, Meeting EU Demand
Metlen in Greece Targets 50 Tonnes of Gallium Production by 2028, Meeting EU Demand
The announcement follows the European Commission’s release this week of a list of 47 strategic projects, including initiatives in Greece, aimed at enhancing the EU’s supply of materials vital for its energy transition and security. Gallium is among the key minerals highlighted in the plan.
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Piraeus: Former Tobacco Factory to Become Vibrant Mixed-Use Hub
Piraeus: Former Tobacco Factory to Become Vibrant Mixed-Use Hub
According to Mercan Group’s official announcements, the project has already entered the commercialization phase. The residential units will be marketed under the Golden Visa scheme, with prices starting at 250,000 euros, allowing investors to take advantage of recent legislative changes.
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Time Change 2025: Clocks Move Forward This Sunday in Greece
Time Change 2025: Clocks Move Forward This Sunday in Greece
This annual adjustment, set to occur automatically on devices like phones and computers, will require manual changes for wall and table clocks. As a result, Greeks will lose one hour of sleep, with daylight saving time remaining in effect until Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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A scientific study suggests one name rises above all others in beauty
A scientific study suggests one name rises above all others in beauty
Dr. Bodo Winter, a linguist from the University of Birmingham, led a study that had participants listen to the pronunciation of 100 names. By analyzing their responses, researchers pinpointed which name resonated most as beautiful.
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Greece’s sector is off to a roaring start this year, revealing a striking increase in visitors
Greece’s sector is off to a roaring start this year, revealing a striking increase in visitors
German tourists led the pack in numbers, flocking to Greece’s sunlit shores and historic sites. American visitors proved the biggest spenders, pouring €40.9 million into the economy—€5.4 million more than their German counterparts. The strong showing from these key markets underscores Greece’s enduring appeal as a top global destination.
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Christos Triantopoulos delivers memo to the Pre-Investigation – What he will argue
Christos Triantopoulos delivers memo to the Pre-Investigation – What he will argue
At 10 the meeting of the Pre-Investigative Committee
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AADE “freezes” for one year the interest rates for the regulated installments
AADE “freezes” for one year the interest rates for the regulated installments
Fixed interest rate for debt arrangements provides for an amendment of the Ministry of Households - Window of time for out-of-court resolution of tax disputes - New exemption from ENFIA for affected areas
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PPC: 2024 Goals on Target With EBITDA at 1.8bln€
PPC: 2024 Goals on Target With EBITDA at 1.8bln€
In a press release on Wednesday, the ATHEX-listed utility said an increase in investments in RES’s, “flexible production”, as well as in the distribution and digitalization infrastructure, has reduced risks for the company in the wake of its de-lignification process.
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Greece Announces Minimum Wage Increase to 880 Euros
Greece Announces Minimum Wage Increase to 880 Euros
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that Greece’s minimum wage will increase to 880 euros starting on April 1, 2025.
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Antetokounbros Academy joins forces with American College of Greece
Antetokounbros Academy joins forces with American College of Greece
A five-year program, the initiative seeks to expand the educational curriculum of the Antetokounbros Academy, a pro bono program by the CAFF that serves more than 100 low-income youth each year. In addition to the program curriculum, the partnership will provide 24 college scholarships for under-resourced young people and refugees so they can gain life skills and pathways to higher education.
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How Messinia became a Premier Golf Destination
How Messinia became a Premier Golf Destination
However, in point of fact, the country now shines on the map of destinations for any avid golfer – amateur or professional. Last year alone, Golf Inc. awarded another clubhouse at Costa Navarino, while World Golf Awards gave the destination the prestigious title “World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination” and declared its International Olympic Academy Golf Course the “World’s Best New Golf Course.”
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Chevron’s expression of interest for hydrocarbon exploration off southern Crete accepted
Chevron's expression of interest for hydrocarbon exploration off southern Crete accepted
The environment and energy ministry spoke of "another important development that strengthens the country's efforts to utilise its national energy resources and competitive advantages, for the benefit of all citizens."
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Supermarkets: The Code of Conduct brings changes on offers and discounts, inspections and fines
Supermarkets: The Code of Conduct brings changes on offers and discounts, inspections and fines
He explained that there are offers on fast-moving products that were already agreed upon in previous months with a marking on the packaging that the sale has not been exhausted, it was agreed to give a "grace" period until May 31.
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Greece’s current account surplus decreased by 784.3 million euros in January 2025 to total one billion euros
Greece's current account surplus decreased by 784.3 million euros in January 2025 to total one billion euros
According to the central bank, a goods deficit widened, “reflecting a larger rise in imports than in exports. At current prices, exports increased by 1.8% (2.4% at constant prices) and imports by 4.8% (4.1% at constant prices). Specifically, non-oil goods exports at current prices grew by 6.3% (7.0% at constant prices) and the corresponding imports increased by 9.2% (8.3% at constant prices).”
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Unveiling of the new minimum wage “locked” at 880 euros & the evaluation of the public sector in the Cabinet
Unveiling of the new minimum wage “locked” at 880 euros & the evaluation of the public sector in the Cabinet
At 16:00 the cabinet meeting, at 10:00 Mitsotakis' visit to the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum - The government's commitment to set the minimum wage at 950 euros in 2027 remains
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METLEN investment in gallium production officially joins the EU strategic projects for critical raw materials
METLEN's investment in gallium production officially joins the EU's strategic projects for critical raw materials
"This decision ratified on March 25, 2025, is a milestone for European metallurgy and Greek mining activity, as it is the only project that decisively strengthens Europe's strategic autonomy in bauxite, alumina (and aluminum) and gallium, all recognized as "critical raw materials".
