Long-haul opportunities
Survey shows Greece can tap distant markets to upgrade its profile and attract visitors. Source link
Modified tourism pattern will still bring record arrivals
Despite the energy shock, Moody’s Analytics still expects record tourist arrivals in Greece and Europe in general this summer. Source link
Extreme weather events becoming the new normal
Three scientists analyze Greece’s increasing vulnerability to weather-related hazards based on a new comprehensive study covering 25 years. Source link
The F-35s and the domestic defense industry
Turkey’s exclusion from the United States’ F-35 fighter jet co-production program had to do exclusively with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s choice to purchase the S-400 anti-missile system from Russia. It did not concern Turkey’s behavior toward Greece. Source link
UN Secretary-General António Guterres to visit Cyprus from July 27 to 29 – Greek City Times
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Cyprus from July 27 to 29 as part of ongoing UN efforts to support the peace process on the divided island. The announcement was made by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric during a press briefing at UN headquarters in New York. Dujarric said the visit forms part of the …
Old mine found on seabed at Thessaloniki port
A mine shell has been discovered in the sea area of the Port of Thessaloniki, authorities said on Thursday. Source link
A threat to the Greek advantage
US President Donald Trump’s stated intention to reconsider Turkey’s return to the F-35 fighter jet program has understandably caused unease in Athens. Source link
Tsitsipas Gstaad Open Match Suspended Due to Poor Visibility
Stefanos Tsitsipas will complete his second-round match against Jerome Kim at the Gstaad Open on Thursday, July 16, after officials suspended the contest due to limited visibility. The Greek champion, ranked No. 26 in the world, and Kim, ranked No. 186, were level at 5-5 in the deciding third set when organisers stopped play. Tsitsipas …
Digital public services win praise, in-person services fall short
Citizens gave high marks to the state’s digital services and called for even greater digitization and simplification, while in-person services provided by government agencies and local authorities received failing scores. Source link
What Workers and Employers Need to Know
As summer holidays approach, Greek labour legislation sets clear rules on how employers must pay annual leave allowances and holiday wages to employees. Under current regulations, employers must pay the holiday allowance and the corresponding leave earnings before the employee begins their annual leave. The law also states that these payments cannot offset voluntary benefits …