Guardian publishes readers’ top Greek beach picks

Greece’s tax authority has compiled a guide addressing the most common questions regarding the transfer tax exemption for first-time home purchases.

The data shows significant price increases in certain sectors, with hotels seeing a rise of 17.5%, air travel prices going up by 10.8%, rent rising by 9.9%, and health insurance premiums climbing by 7%.

Data from ITB Berlin highlights Crete and Rhodes as the top-performing destinations, maintaining their strong appeal among European travelers with double-digit booking increases.

Properties valued at up to 500,000 euros that are insured against earthquakes, fires, and floods for the entire duration of 2024 will receive a 20% discount, double the 10% offered last year.

The city center remains a key area of interest, with an average asking price of 2,524 euros per square meter, reflecting a 5.21% increase from February 2024.

Another key development in Greece’s cruise industry is the increase in port fees, particularly in high-traffic destinations like Mykonos and Santorini

The United Nations plays a central role in International Women’s Day celebrations, selecting an annual theme to highlight pressing issues affecting women worldwide.

The trend on all ratings has returned to stable from positive,

Trivago reports that the average hotel room price in Athens for February reached 123 euros, marking a 6.96% increase from the same month in 2024.

The estimated budget stands at 8.1 billion euros, with completion targeted for late 2035.

The weighted average interest rate for new deposits remained steady at 0.45%.

Olympiacos' U19 team eliminated Sturm Graz (5-4 in the penalty shootout, 1-1 in regulation time) and achieved a major qualification to the quarterfinals, with another Austrian team, Salzburg, standing between them and the Final Four