Outside of Attica, the large hikes in house sales prices have begun to be transferred especially to areas where the acquisition cost is still affordable and there is a significant prospect of future capital gains. For example, while in Attica the average annual increase in 2024 did not exceed 5.7% at the end of the …
Spartan soldiers, renowned for their discipline and fearlessness, had a distinctive pre-battle ritual: combing their long hair. This practice was not merely about grooming but carried significant symbolic weight. For the Spartans, hair combing before the battle displayed their readiness to face death with calm and courage, an act meant to intimidate their enemies. The …
Konstantinos Tasoulas waits to receive the results of the fourth round of voting at the Parliament in Athens, Wednesday. [AP] Greek lawmakers on Wednesday elected as president a former parliamentary speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum in London. Konstantinos Tasoulas, 65, was elected with 160 …
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed confidence in the newly elected President of the Third Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, during a statement following Tasoulas’ election by the Greek parliament. Mitsotakis highlighted Tasoulas’ significant role as a symbol of national unity and a guarantor of democratic order and constitutional stability. The Prime Minister extended warm congratulations to …
File photo. Konstantinos Tasoulas, a former House speaker and New Democracy MP, was elected Greece’s new president on Wednesday. Tasoulas, the candidate of the ruling conservative party, secured 160 votes in the 300-seat Parliament. A total of 276 lawmakers participated in the vote, while 24 were absent, including all 11 New Left MPs. In the …
A series of five earthquakes struck the sea area between Amorgos and Santorini early Wednesday morning, with the strongest measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The most significant tremor occurred at 03:14 local time, approximately 24 kilometers south-southeast of Arkesini, a community on the …
File photo. A report by McKinsey & Company, conducted in cooperation with the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association, highlights the central role of Greek-owned shipping in the global and domestic economy. The study highlights the industry’s catalytic contribution to international trade while analyzing the challenges and opportunities shaping its future. The industry’s economic footprint in the domestic …
OMA, a new Greek restaurant in London, has achieved the unprecedented feat of becoming the UK’s first Michelin-starred Greek establishment in less than a year since opening giving food lovers in Britain a truly exceptional Greek dining experience. Greek cuisine, with its vibrant blend of comforting and refreshing dishes, holds a special place in the …
ECONOMY Cyprus’ trade deficit recorded a drop of 3.97% in 2024, according to provisional data published by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat) on Monday. It amounted to 8.13 billion in January-December 2024 compared to €8.47 billion in 2023. Source link
Electricity prices in Cyprus are expected to remain elevated for the next two years, according to George Petrou, chairman of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). Petrou made the remarks during a House finance committee meeting on the EAC’s 2025 budget. Petrou cited the continued absence of natural gas, insufficient renewable energy storage capacity, and …