If there is one area in which Greece has proven its potential, that area is tourism. It has propped up the economy, generated revenue, kept local communities alive, given people opportunities and strengthened the country’s international image. Source link
The European Union and NATO have agreed on a €100 billion infrastructure project that would lay the foundations for a “military Schengen” zone to speed troop and equipment movements across Europe, Transport and Tourism Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas told a conference in Athens on Thursday. Source link
Turkey’s ambassador to the United Nations has challenged Greece’s objections to Ankara’s use of the term “Turkish Straits,” accusing Athens of politicizing the issue. Source link
After a five-year hiatus, the Athens Biennale is returning to the Greek capital for its eighth installment in April 2027, at the Public Tobacco Factory cultural center. Source link
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at the opening of the Diplomatic Forum in Antalya in April. Ankara’s move to codify its territorial claims in a ‘Blue Homeland bill’ are interpreted by Athens as targeting the domestic audience as well, as in recent months the opposition has accused the AKP government of having a hesitant …
A man has been arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly secretly shooting video footage of women in lavatories, public transport and on beaches, police said Wednesday. The 37-year-old suspect was detained in the ladies’ room of a gym, where he had allegedly sneaked into one of the stalls. He then allegedly stuck his phone under a …
Wednesday’s mixed session at the Greek bourse had mid-caps keeping the benchmark in the black, just as banks and the blue-chip index closed the day in the red. Traders continue to appear reserved, with highly targeted moves, both in sales and in purchases. The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,267.45 points, adding 0.05% …
National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has described the new tax bill currently being debated in Parliament as “a very important modernization initiative that creates legal certainty and greater trust between the state and businesses.” “It is a multifaceted bill that incorporates important European directives, modernizes the operation of the tax administration, corrects injustices …
One in five imported used cars sold in Greece have fake mileage, according to modest estimates. Besides the fact that the buyer pays more for a car than it actually costs, he is then burdened with additional expenses, as the breakdowns start much faster compared to what was expected. Worse, even if the buyer discovers …
AirBaltic inaugurated direct flights between Athens and Estonia’s capital Tallinn for the summer season on Wednesday, in a move expressing confidence in the Athens market. The new schedule complements the nearly-20-year direct link between Athens and Riga, Latvia’s capital. Flights between Athens and Tallinn run twice a week (Wednesdays and Sundays). Duration of flight is …