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The Greek farmers have been conducting road blockades for the past 3 weeks demanding cheaper fuel oil and subsidies for lost income due to extreme weather, among other things

Finally, Kapounis emphasizes that compared to other EU countries, Greece produces close to nothing, and there will be further degradation of the primary sector, whether it concerns fruits or vegetables

According to sources, he had served as a supervisor at the company for several years

The main objective of the reform is to ensure sound and sustainable public finances, while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in all member states through reforms and investment.

The flights are slated to commence in June as the company is set to inaugurate a direct route linking Athens with Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the third most populous city in the Gulf Kingdom

The average price of a specific size of pizza jumped by 5.9% in Europe in December 2023, compared with the corresponding month of 2022

Once trail-blazing SYRIZA dropped to third place in the poll result, 10.2%

Regarding GDP per capita, the capital is again at the top with 23,335 euros, with the North Aegean being at the bottom position with 10,658 euros

Washington is stepping up sanctions on companies and individuals involved in a scandal revolving around the illegal spyware Predator

One of the key highlights of this expansion plan includes the re-establishment of the iconic “Hilton” brand in Athens, which was withdrawn in 2021 from the prestigious Vasilissis Sofias Avenue property

A wave of protests have erupted on several campuses across Greece over the recent period, as more militant left-wing students’ groupings and self-styled anarchists stepped up opposition to a pending draft law allowing for the recognition of non-state universities operating

The head of Greece’s national organization of immovable private property owners warned millions of owners are at risk of facing depreciation of their assets in the coming years due to the inability to finance the mandatory energy upgrades of their buildings

The Prime Minister is expected to announce measures which aim to reduce some of the agricultural sector’s costs

Greece’s Overall PPI in industry decreased 7.1% y-o-y January-December 2023, against a 35% y-o-y increase posted January-December 2022

According to the data, Greeks rank last in per capita income purchasing power, coupled with the sixth-highest indirect tax burden in the European Union

In an interesting contrast, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Finland, and Italy lack national minimum wages but establish them through collective agreements

In the report, the IMF is also raising some concerns about the Greek banking system, urging Greek authorities to take measures

Deposits placed by the general government in In December 2023 decreased by 1.060 billion euros, compared with a decrease of 27 million euros in the previous month

The US State Department late Friday notified Congress of the Biden administration’s intent to sell the 5th Generation warplanes to the country, along with new F-16s and modernization kits to Turkey

Hatzidakis notes a significant increase in recorded transactions with professionals having gone up by 300% compared to 2022.

The squeeze on household spending means Greeks are only reaching into their pockets for absolute necessities and low cost items

The plan was announced last week but must still get support from the European Council and pass through the European Parliament

All three share a common element, they are products of illegal excavations trafficked by antiquities smugglers before ending up in the Carlos Museum

Waiting time has already been reduced by 40-45% just through basic housekeeping actions

Citizens’ complaints about tax evasion and customs violations have increased sharply and total 158,939

The possibility of employment is extended to the sixth day of the week in businesses operating continuously, implementing a five-day work system with alternating shifts, with additional work compensated at a 40% increase.

The junior officer was serving aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged St. Nikolas when it was boarded by Iranian military personnel and diverted to an Iranian port

During Thursday and Friday, the Prime Minister will engage in discussions with top executives from major technology and energy companies, who have expressed keen interest in potential investment opportunities in Greece

In 2023, the 14 airports managed by Fraport Greece recorded 26,535,378 international arrivals compared to 24,920,400 in 2022 and 23,247,951 in 2019

However, the Commission warned about the need for balance, emphasizing that substantial wage hikes, without parallel productivity gains, could adversely impact competitiveness across Europe

The specific study was composed last autumn by the Athens-based Demokritos National Research Center and serves as the first strategic foresight for the use of generative AI in Greece, according to its authors

The 130,000-car threshold had not been reached since 2010, the year that saw Greece propelled into a punishing economic crisis and financial downturn.

An aging population and economic constraints contribute to a strained Greek National Healthcare System (ESY), appearing insufficient in meeting the demands of the times

The trend is reinforced by the positive reviews given by visitors to accommodations, especially in areas like Polygono, the First Cemetery of Athens vicinity, Hellenorossi, and Zappeion

Country in ‘top 4’ worldwide, along with Japan, Germany and Israel

However, supermarkets and department stores saw a decline in EBITDA profits by 9.06% to a 613.3 million euros in 2022 compared to 674.5 million euros in 2021, as this sector had experienced unprecedented profits during the pandemic period of 2020-2021

Furthermore, the “household baskets” that the government invented to supposedly check market prices have not been effective in controlling revaluations.

New Democracy (ND) holds a commanding lead against its poltical rivals, according to a survey conducted by Alco pollsters on behalf of Greek TV station “Alpha”.

Lanthimos is nominated in seven categories for his movie Poor Things

According to the data from the General Commercial Registry (GEMI), in 2023, 57,272 new businesses were established, while 20,268 closed, indicating that last year’s startups were 14.7% more than the corresponding figure in 2022, and closures were 6.3% fewer

The meeting will take place in person at the PM’s house in Chania, Crete and be followed by a working session

The increases will be driven by labor market shortages especially in technology and high growth and investment sectors like tourism, communications, infrastructure and energy

Residential prices in Athens were up an annual rate of 12% in 2023, according to Knight Frank

A short period of grace will be given to sellers in order to avoid the 1500 euro fine

According to Ergani some 100,000 people have established or will establish the right of an 10% increase in 2024

Artemis Theriaki had won several Greek championships and a bronze metal in 2006 European competition

After 13 years in “junk status” Greece managed to reinstate its investment grade Finance Minister Hatzidakis said

From February 2022 to January 2023 the cost of milk increased from 1.04 to 1.25 euros per liter plus VAT while more consumers turn to the “household basket” to make their milk purchases

According to Ukrainian sources, the ship was heading to the port of Izmail on the Danube to load grain and was at risk of sinking when it was hit yesterday morning (27/12) by a Russian mine

The measures have already been published in the government’s official Gazette and are applicable from 2024

The forecast for the housing market in 2024 remains bleak, with no signs of improvement

It's worth noting that Ambassador Tsunis spent the Christmas break in his hometown, the village of Platanos located in the Aitoloakarnania regional unit in mainland Greece.

Shop owners anticipate that the increased traffic, already recorded since the previous week, will boost their turnover

A post-pandemic recovery was more-or-less highlighted with last week’s designation by the Economist of Greece as its “Country of the Year” for 2023

It’s essential to note that the price range reflects variations in product quality, encompassing diverse local markets and different types of stores. Moreover, the reported prices serve as indicators, attempting to outline the general price distribution and market overview

AADE eyes projects funded by Recovery and Resilience Fund to harness AI technologies, other advanced data analysis tools for ‘intelligent’ cross-checking

Annual inflation rate in the Eurozone at 2.4% last month

In this context, any initiative aimed at eliminating any extreme behavior from the stadiums is welcome and we hope it will be effective. But for this to happen, this initiative should be sufficiently justified and governed by seriousness.

Location plus economic and political stability lure tech giants to Greece

Christos Theos, who was the head of the medical team of Olympiacos for many years, reveals in an exclusive interview what exactly happened with Juankar during the Olympiacos-Panathinaikos derby

“Kissinger was directly responsible for the worst relationship between Greece and the United States we have ever had,” says the executive director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council

Depending on the region, the upcoming 15-day Christmas period is expected to be one of the best in recent years, according to Angelos Kallias, the head of the informal group of hoteliers in mountainous and semi-mountainous destinations

In his wekly update, the PM also touched on judicial reforms

The data showed Greece had the highest costs both in urban and rural areas

UniCredit projects Greece will achieve its inflation target of 2% in 2024, aligning with the European Central Bank’s goal

The regulation of decarbonization can only succeed if it is smart, fair and targets the real polluter, Christos Stylianides said at the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

The Greek PM is in London on a 3-day working visit

The Greek PM is London for an investment roadshow