Construction material prices remained at high levels in June, as the general price index of construction materials for new residential buildings showed an increase of 11.6% compared to the same month last year, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported on Tuesday.
Demand for holiday homes is about to increase further, strengthened in several areas by the many infrastructure projects under way, predicts a new nationwide survey of the real estate network RE/MAX Greece.
The Environment and Energy Ministry is responding immediately to the ingenuity shown by power providers in their continuing to mislead consumers, even after the suspension of the adjustment clause in electricity rates.
Bank stocks recorded healthy gains at the Greek stock market on Wednesday, helping the benchmark at Athinon Avenue reach a month-high as traders appeared to start buying with caution, but also with confidence.
Cyprus’ Statistical Service (CyStat) on Wednesday reported a total decrease of 6.8% in the sale of oil products in June, falling to 55,061 tons.
An Iranian-flagged tanker anchored off Piraeus port is expected this week to retrieve part of its cargo which was confiscated by the United States and sail back to Iran, following a Greek top court ruling, government sources said on Wednesday.
The roll-out of a new app that allows citizens to store a digital version of their identity card and driving license on their mobile phones started on Wednesday, with those whose tax number ends in 1 being the first who can use the new Gov.gr Wallet.
A Turkish coast guard vessel carried out dangerous manoeuvres around a Greek patrol boat in Greek territorial waters near Leros island, the Shipping and Island Policy Ministry said on Wednesday.
Bulgaria is heading to a new parliamentary election this fall after the three largest parties in parliament failed to find common ground for a coalition government.
The campaigns to encourage the return of the new diaspora are useful, but they are not enough.