The concentration of tourism economic activity in a handful of regions of Greece and the strong seasonality are recorded in the statistics recently published by the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE). The highest shares of receipts from inbound tourism based on 2023 data are recorded in the regions of the South Aegean (which …
In “Lago” (Rabbit), Greek-Bulgarian dancer and actress Martina Kosta Diankova delivers a captivating solo that blends stand-up comedy and farce with existential introspection at Tzamia Krystalla in Metaxourgeio. Grappling with the question “Am I worthy?” she explores the fragile line between strength and vulnerability. The performance, set in a surreal ballet world, combines mystical imagery …
[InTime News] Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has instructed General Dimitris Houpis, chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, to conduct extraordinary reviews of the armed forces ranks as part of a wider reform plan. These reviews will include officers at the ranks of Lieutenant General, Major General, Vice Admiral and Rear Admiral. According to a …
Four police officers were among 19 people arrested Friday in a major operation targeting two criminal organizations accused of bribery linked to brothels and gambling clubs, as well as large-scale tax fraud. Authorities say the groups created fake companies to defraud the government and evade VAT payments. The arrested officers include a senior official and …
[InTime News] Archbishop Anastasios of Albania has been intubated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Evangelismos Hospital in Athens, doctors said on Friday. A statement from the hospital reported that his condition has “rapidly deteriorated.” Now 95 years old, Anastasios was initially admitted to a clinic in the Albanian capital, Tirana, on December 30 …
Development Minister of Takis Theodorikakos announced on Friday the government plans for an intervention in the health insurance market, following the strong reactions caused by the large hikes in insurance premiums to nearly 1 million insured citizens. Speaking in Parliament, he stated that the index currently compiled by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research …
File photo. The Greek Parliament’s ethics committee has overwhelmingly recommended suspending state funding for the far-right Spartans party. All party representatives on the committee voted in favor of the decision, except for two lawmakers from the Spartans and the ultraconservative Niki (Victory) party. The recommendation comes after a recent amendment by the Interior Ministry that …
Former socialist prime minister Costas Simitis, who died on January 5, is seen at an event celebrating 50 years since the foundation of PASOK, at the Zappeion Hall in Athens on September 3, 2024. There were moderate New Democracy voters who did the unthinkable in 1996: They voted for PASOK. In essence, they voted for …
Greece’s trade deficit posted a 18.7% rise in November 2024, as a percentage increase in imports and a decrease in exports was recorded, ELSTAT said on Thursday. The trade deficit in November amounted to 3.18 billion euros against €2.68 billion in November 2023. According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s report, the total value of imports …
File photo. Thousands of property owners who had changes in their real estate ownership during 2024 must proceed with corrections, additions or deletions in the property status form (E9) by January 31 in order to avoid additional charges. At the same time, insurance companies are by Friday required to send the details of the insured …