The island of Lesvos is grappling with a deepening foot-and-mouth disease emergency, with confirmed cases reaching 43 and new outbreaks appearing 50 kilometers from the original sites – a sign, officials say, of failing biosecurity measures. The agriculture minister, Margaritis Schinas, condemned farmers holding blockades at the island’s port and preventing veterinary access to their …
File photo. A 22-year-old man has been sent to prison for four years after a Thessaloniki court convicted him of stealing €100,000 in cash from an elderly woman who had buried it in her garden for safekeeping, state ERT television said Monday. The man was arrested last week for defrauding the 76-year-old woman out of …
Cyprus’ economy kept a steady pace in 2025, with growth holding at 3.8% in real terms. In current prices, GDP rose by 4.9%. According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat), GDP at current prices reached €36.48 billion, marking a 4.9% increase compared to 2024. In real terms, based on 2019 prices, GDP stood at €30.66 …
The total number of people registered as unemployed with the Public Employment Service (DYPA) reached 861,241 in March, recording a decrease of 64,800 people (7%) compared to March 2025 and a decrease of 42,687 people (4.7%) compared to the previous month, February 2026. According to DYPA’s statistics for registered unemployment, out of the total of …
At a time when Europe’s economy is seeking to redefine its growth model, the role of the European Investment Bank (EIB) is becoming increasingly significant, according to Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris. His remarks point to an institution moving beyond its traditional mandate toward a more active role in shaping the investment landscape. The shift is …
Conrad Athens The Ilisian is preparing to open its doors on Thursday, April 23, after a radical renovation of the building complex that for six decades housed the historic Hilton hotel – a building identified with post-war cosmopolitan Athens. The historic property will become the new hotel and the private residences of Hilton’s awarded brands …
The General Council of the Bank of Greece (BoG), has proposed the reappointment of Yannis Stournaras as governor of the BoG, ahead of the expiration of his term on June 26. The General Council’s decision to appoint Stournaras to a third term was taken unanimously during its meeting on Monday, and the proposal to the …
During the celebration of the Holy Orthodox Easter, on the island of Andros, in the village of Korthi, an hour and a half by fast ferry from Athens (Rafina port), where global pressures and local decisions converge daily, one found a town that has not been adulterated by tourism or modernity. There exists a community …
Greek families make enormous sacrifices to provide their children with an education, believing that they are furnishing them with the tools to successfully pursue their chosen career without relying on favors and patronage. The government made a promise to reform the educational system – and the public sector more generally – along the principles of …
The new closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the inconclusive statements about the resumption of peace talks between Washington and Tehran took their toll on money markets, with Athinon Avenue losing on Monday a significant portion of last week’s gains, with a notable decline in turnover. The drop for banks was considerably greater than …