A new European Parliamentary Research Service report shows that EU Member States collectively raised their defense spending from €218 billion in 2021 to €326 billion in 2024 — a 30% increase in real terms. But Greece, long accustomed to maintaining high defense outlays, stands out not just for meeting the 2% benchmark, but for consistently exceeding it — even during the depths of its financial crisis.
The figures signal a strong travel demand across Europe, with Greece leading the pack among top markets.
This development raises both opportunities and concerns about whether Greece can secure a meaningful share of the funds and rebuild its defence sector.
Η αθόρυβη επιστροφή της νομισματικής πολιτικής στο κατώτατο σημείο της ποσοτικής χαλάρωσης δεν είναι η τυπική πρακτική που ακολουθεί η Fed — είναι σαν ένας ληστής τράπεζας να επιστρέφει στο στον τόπο του εγκλήματος επειδή ξέχασε τα κλειδιά του αυτοκινήτου του...
A section of the iconic dolphin fresco at the Knossos Palace, a cornerstone of Minoan heritage, collapsed unexpectedly on Friday morning, sparking widespread outrage over the site’s long-standing neglect.
In December 2023, the US agency gave Greece an investment grade. Since then, the US agency has not upgraded the rating or the outlook for Greece’s credit rating.
