Integration – the EU’s white elephant
It is no secret that Europe has been struggling to come to an agreement on a pan-European migration policy since the 2015 migration “crisis.”
Dimitra and Persephone
Walter Heller, an economist who served in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, used to quip that “an economist is a man who, when he finds something works in practice, wonders if it works in theory.”
Mitsotakis announces wage hikes, property tax discount, youth subsidy
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Sunday three economic policies targeting the youth, civil servants and homeowners insuring their homes against natural disasters.
Porto Carras marina becomes luxury cruise ship destination
Porto Carras resort in Halkidiki, Central Macedonia, northern Greece is becoming a new destination for international luxury cruise ships.
Double Wenders | Athens | May 8
The Goethe Institute is screening two Wim Wenders classics on Monday, free of charge, in a tribute organized in cooperation with the Premiere Nights Athens Film Festival to Michel Demopoulos.
Kraftwerk | Athens | July 16
Radical electronica pioneers Kraftwerk promise an audiovisual extravaganza at one of the world’s most iconic ancient theaters, the Herod Atticus at the Acropolis.
Spread between new deposits and loans increased in March
The interest rate spread in Greece between new deposits and loans increased to 5.50 percentage points in March, the Bank of Greece said on Friday.
Islanders outnumbered by visitors
The sustainability of tourism on the Greek islands is being questioned as the number of tourist beds is as much as three or four times greater than the number of permanent residents.
DBRS: New stability program signals fiscal policy continuity in Cyprus
While Cyprus’ economic growth is expected to remain strong, the economic and the fiscal outlooks are exposed to significant downside risks, DBRS Morningstar said in a commentary on the country’s new Stability Program.
Study reveals limitations of online lockdown classes
A new study has shed light on the limitations of remote learning during the pandemic lockdowns.