Migrant arrivals in Crete rose 179% compared to the same period last year, she noted. Between January 1 and June 5, 5,083 migrants landed in Crete – more than all of 2024.
Greece is planning to sent Navy ships outside Libya’s territorial waters “as a precaution” to monitor migrant flows, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said
The meeting focused on the risk of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for a recent U.S. strike, a move that could disrupt global trade and directly impact Greece’s vital shipping industry.
This marks a 106% recovery from pre-pandemic levels, outpacing the European average. In just one year, Greece jumped from 13th to 9th globally in tourist arrivals.
According to the 2024 findings, 8.8% of Greek workers suffer from serious material and social deprivation — just behind Bulgaria’s 9.5%, and ahead of several other southern and eastern European countries, including Romania (7.8%), Hungary (5.4%), and Slovakia (3.3%).
“More than a year after Greece’s landmark legislation on marriage and adoption equality, we celebrate the progress that has been made, while recognizing that the journey towards full equality continues
The figures, covering January to April 2025, reveal a sharp rise in unpaid taxes, with households and businesses adding €3 billion in new overdue debts during this period.
Spain dominated the event, taking gold with 290.3810 points, while Ukraine secured silver (266.2233 points) and France earned bronze (265.7233 points).
According to official data, by 2024, approximately 350,000 of the estimated 600,000–680,000 Greeks who emigrated between 2010 and 2021 had returned home.
The Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments approved on Monday four new projects with a total budget of 780 million euros in the energy
The European luxury hotel market saw a robust €10.95 billion in transactions across 137 deals involving four- and five-star hotels in 2024, as reported by Global Asset Solutions. Despite a volatile economic climate, the sector maintained strong momentum, with Greece standing out for its high-quality offerings despite fewer transactions.
The election took place on Wednesday during the 8th meeting of the Convention’s State Parties in Paris.
Representing Greece, Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou laid out Athens’ regional strategy in the energy sector, emphasising the country’s emerging role as a linchpin in Europe’s new energy architecture.
The figures showed Greek employees clocked six hours more than the average EU, which stands at 36 hours per week. The data places them well ahead of their counterparts in the EU’s so-called “core” countries.
At the heart of the agreement is “BlueWhale,” a state-of-the-art autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by Israel. Designed for various high-risk maritime missions, the unmanned system is capable of covert operations, including intelligence gathering, submarine and underwater target detection, acoustic surveillance, and minefield mapping on the seabed.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the agreement as a milestone in the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. “Greek-Egyptian relations have immense potential and are poised for further growth,” he said, noting that the partnership builds on a history of strong cooperation and aims to deliver tangible results.
The Joint Declaration, signed on May 2, 2025, by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, marks a new chapter in bilateral cooperation.
Ukraine is increasingly desperate to get more Patriots, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy telling CBS news last month his government was ready to buy 10 of the US-made air defense systems that are vital for shooting down Russian ballistic missiles.
According to the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, this payment request related to the fulfillment of 32 milestones and targets—29 under the grant component and three under the loan component of the plan. As a result, Greece has now completed 139 milestones, or more than 35% of its overall target of 394, placing it well above the EU-27 average of 29%.
The agreement introduces a new development pillar centered on sustainability and the extension of the tourist season.
Greece’s UN envoy, Evangelos Sekeris, announced at a press conference that the presidency will prioritize maritime security and the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. A key event, an open debate on maritime security under the theme of international peace and security, is scheduled for May 20. This high-level meeting will be chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
