Labor union calls Nov. 9 strike over energy crisis, inflation
Greece’s largest labor union GSEE will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike on November 9 to protest against soaring energy costs and rising prices.
EFKA to utilize realty assets
Greece’s main pension fund intends to capitalize on a series of properties it owns in the center of Athens, some of which are considered quite emblematic.
Greek Parliament ratifies Sweden and Finland NATO bid
The Greek parliament voted to accept Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership application on Thursday. The bill was supported by ruling New Democracy, principle opposition party SYRIZA, and opposition party PASOK.
Did Mitsotakis kick off Greece’s pre-election period this weekend?
This past weekend Prime Minister Mitsotakis gave what is the equivalent of the State of the Union address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, outlining the key priorities of his government.
Short-term rentals flying
Tourism’s biggest winner this summer appears to have been short-term rentals, as they were the preferred pick of both foreign and domestic visitors.
Fire breaks out in Fyli, Attica
The Hellenic Fire Service is tackling a blaze in a wooded area near Fyli, Attica on Thursday. The HIF mobilized 43 firefighters, 11 vehicles, and several local authority water-carriers to put out the fire.
The rebirth of Greek exports
The Greek economy has been experiencing something of a small miracle in the past few years with the rebirth of the country’s exports, something which has gone largely unnoticed because of the rising current account deficit since the start of the pandemic.
Greek FM expresses concern over deteriorating relations with Turkey
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday expressed concern for the continued deterioration of relations with Turkey, dating Ankara’s slide into aggressive posturing to the fall of 2019, when it signed a maritime border agreement with Libya.
Measures unveiled to tackle housing crisis among the young
The Greek government on Thursday announced a package of measures designed to help young individuals and couples purchase their first home or rent a decent apartment at an affordable price.
Modern waste management unit to replace caldera dump
The dump with arguably the planet’s best view on the island of Santorini is to become a thing of the past in a few years after the announcement of a tender for a modern waste management unit.