Piraeus Port Authority: Net Profits Exceed 70mln€ in Jan-Sep 2024
All indices rise in third quarter of 2024 compared to corresponding period of 2023
All indices rise in third quarter of 2024 compared to corresponding period of 2023
According to the Ministry’s announcement, unsuspecting citizens were being urged to visit a specific website to check for their so-called “unclaimed benefits”
North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, according to to US government official
Tourism experts attribute this decline in revenues to several factors, including, first of all, the fact that tourists spend less on non-hotel-related expenses as noted by restaurant owners in tourist areas.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed the US-based cleric Muhammed Fethullah Gülen for the 2016 attempted coup against the leader.
The list also includes Chios, Kythira, Ithaca, Kea, and Patmos
Its findings reveal that travelers to these destinations are becoming increasingly demanding, expecting high-quality travel experiences while also seeking authenticity.
Under the new procedures, businesses no longer need to seek approval from Greece’s electricity regulator or obtain an environmental permit as part of the application process for installing solar panels.
Regarding domestic and international flights, the total number of passenger arrivals and departures amounted to 9,984,655 in the first nine months of 2024
Last April’s positive outlook issued by the agency lays the groundwork for another potential upgrade.
The three scientists were awarded for their pioneering work in protein design offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The EC’s approval follows Masdar’s acquisition of a 67% stake in Terna Energy earlier this year and was a necessary step before Masdar can proceed with taking full ownership of the company.
As noted, the price that the first batch was sold for, reflects the exceptional quality of this year’s olive oil from this specific area
Recent polls firmly place Greece’s Social Democratic party in main opposition second place
A major issue of concern is how the Israel-Iran conflict will play out with pundits projecting a surge in oil prices
According to Eurostat data, in the second quarter of 2024, 96 115 third-country nationals were ordered to leave an EU country and 25 285 people returned to third countries after being ordered to do so.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis bid farewell to the composer in his own post on X, writing, “A leading composer, remarkable scientist, and kind soul has left us.
The member-states in question now have two months to respond and complete their transposition
At the same time, the consumer price index in the Eurozone increased by 1.8% during the same month (down from 2.2% in Aug.), falling below the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target of 2%.
The concerning figures come in spite of the summer sales by retailers, as consumers are trying to make ends meet due to the rising cost of living
This means that Greece could raise up to 727.2 million euros from the sale
A report at IN.gr points out that less than 1/4th of RRF loans have reached their intended recipients, and only Greece and Bulgaria are ‘late’ on disclosing information on actual recipients of RRF funds.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will deliver his remarks during the plenary session in the General Assembly Hall from 10:00 to 10:30 pm (EET)
From January to August, nearly 5 million travelers passed through Rhodes Airport, a 14.4% increase from last year
The Digital Readiness Index, created for the first time in 2020, tracks the level of digital maturity of SMEs based on their adoption of 10 key digital tools and systems
The formal agreement came a day after Cyprus’s energy regulatory authority made key changes to the regulatory framework of the cable and subsequently approved the project
The number of people receiving jobless benefits was 176,931 in August 2024
Public sector debts to private entities have once again increased in Greece, reaching 3.2 billion euros in July 2024
Greece has the greatest degree of social inequality in relation to unmet health needs among 26 OECD countries.
Lamda Development cited a consideration of 150mln€ for the land transaction with a Prokopiou -owned company, with a total investment billed at half a billion
This legislation will impose new obligations on property owners offering AirBnB-like leasing, mostly conditions related to health, safety and operational guidelines
Additionally, she pointed out the gender balance in her team, with 11 women making up 40% of the European Commissioners, though she remarked that when the initial nominations were submitted, the figure stood at just 22%.
For 2024, the growth rate of the Greek economy is now expected to reach 2.14%, up from the previous estimate of 2.09%
Olympiacos surpasses Barcelona - by reaching 315 titles - after first overcoming Benfica; successes after April this year leave fans dazzled
More specifically, around 400,000 pensioners pay a double and arguably unfair tax through the solidarity contribution, which, due to its fiscal cost, will not be restructured.
While the Greek exports to Turkey were down, the balance of Greek imports from Turkey during the same period amounted to $2.31 billion, compared to $1.88 billion in the first half of 2023, showing an increase of 22.8%.
While the Greek exports to Turkey were down, the balance of Greek imports from Turkey during the same period amounted to $2.31 billion, compared to $1.88 billion in the first half of 2023, showing an increase of 22.8%.
Analyst Orestis Omran, during an interview at the OT.gr studio within TIF: ‘Implementation of the project will contribute to lifting Cyprus’ energy isolation’
Analyst Orestis Omran, during an interview at the OT.gr studio within TIF: ‘Implementation of the project will contribute to lifting Cyprus’ energy isolation’
As per inflation, Greece’s central bank expects a continued slowdown this year, with the inflation rate dropping to 3%
Electricity bills for households with green tariffs are expected to fall as reported due to the subsidy which the Ministry of Environment and Energy will announce with prices ranging between 0.01 and 0.012 euros per KWh
Plans to up Greece’s minimum wage are driven by the fact that 7 out of 10 private sector employees are low wage earners and can’t make ends meet, says TA NEA.
At present, Moody’s rates Greece at Ba1, one notch below investment grade, with a stable outlook for reassessment.
A week after thousands of dead fish started washing-up around the port of Volos, the Greek government has declared a ‘state of emergency’ and announced a series of support measures for local businesses.
The small and medium-sized businesses in Greece (56.2%) are marked by extremely low digital intensity, only beating Bulgarian and Romanian enterprises
Australia is the latest country to allow employees the right to say ‘no’ to job-related requests after work.
No restrictions are necessary yet, experts say, but alternative water sources are being sought and people advised to be mindful.
This puts Greece among the most costly countries in Europe for alcoholic beverages placing it 3rd out of the 27 EU states, with prices reaching 51% above the average.
The increase in cost of pharmaceutical drugs in Greece ranges from 1 to 5 euros, and will lead to higher out-of-pocket contributions for consumers
Beyond the traditional ‘stars’ of Greek tourism, other Greek islands’ occupancy rates near 100% – Surprisingly, destinations accessible by car underperformed
According to an article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, organized crime -the Mykonos mafia- thrives despite the PM's pledge to fight lawlessness
Greece’s tax authority AADE will be focusing on private vehicles, professionals, and businesses as it steps-up its attempts to combat tax evasion
ELSTAT released provisional monthly statistics that revealed the upward trend in various sectors linked to Greek tourism
The annual report, known as the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), ranks shipping centers throughout the world, based on size, and shows the Attica region nudging up by one place in 2024
The Naxos potato, a PDO-certified product, is facing historically low yields, which will force the island to import potatoes for the first time on record this autumn.
The Greek state aims to raise 500 million euros, according to the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA)
Specifically, the number of passengers between January and July 2024 totaled 42,538,219, up from 38,833,074 in the corresponding period of 2023.
High levels of informal employment place Greece and Portugal at the top, reflecting deep-rooted challenges in labor regulation
Two major blazes on the day in Kozani, Thesprotia prefectures
According to the German media outlet Rheinische Post, this has negatively affected popular Turkish coastal destinations like Bodrum and Cecme, which are almost empty
Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.6% in the Eurozone and by 0.8% in the EU
Meteorologists are forecasting warmer temperatures in September after Greece reported hottest July on record.
The Kipoi (Kipi) border station recorded the highest absolute increase, with 457,000 arrivals, an increase of 115,000 or 33.5%.
Pet ownership information, including pet’s name, photo, and microchip number can now be stored and accessed on Gov.gr Wallet.
Legendary Lefteris Petrounias earns bronze in men’s rings final, marking his third consecutive Olympic medal and the fifth medal for the Greek team at the Paris Olympics
Don’t miss today’s Greek athletes competing in the finals: men’s rings with Lefteris Petrounias, high jump with Tatiana Gusin, and hammer throw with Christos Frantzeskakis
The program for Day 2 of the 2024 Olympic Games will also be filled with Greek participation. The times and channels are listed below.
The Greek Ministry of Culture has undertaken a significant project with over 50 million euros in investments to restore ancient artifacts in the region
Attendees can enjoy cinema and photography, explore the arts of painting and woodcarving, and revel in stargazing, outdoor film screenings, and concerts beneath the night sky.
Overall, during the first half of 2024, Fraport Greece’s airports achieved remarkable results, handling more than 12.7 million passengers, a 7.8% increase compared to 2023.
Greece spends 70% less than the European average on pharmaceuticals, and Greek patients face significant challenges accessing pharmaceutical drugs and treatments that are available in the country
New Left party MP Nasos Iliopoulos refers to "accidental" destruction of a CD containing Karaivaz’s conversations with Grigoris Dimitriadis and Panagiotis Kontoleontas as proof of the government's refusal to confront organized crime; unanswered questions remain
The Commission makes recommendations to the Greek government about fighting corruption, protecting the freedom of the press, shedding light on the wiretapping scandal and respecting the rules on consultation
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