Lion’s share of foreign investment in realty
Real estate was a huge draw, again, for foreign investors in 2023, accounting for almost 1 out of every 2 euros that flowed into Greece.
Greece to declare two new national marine parks
The government is preparing to announce the creation of two new marine parks – in the Ionian and Aegean seas – ahead of the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Greece (April 15-17).
Court says law denying Androulakis access to wiretapping data unconstitutional
Greece’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has ruled that a law forbidding the independent authority responsible for privacy, ADAE, from informing PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis about the data collected during his surveillance by the National Intelligence Service (EYP) is unconstitutional.
Buying time with talks
The local elections in Turkey – which did not go very well at all for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – provided a momentary escape from the grim domestic quagmire Greece is sinking into, with no end yet in sight of the present crisis.
Disappointing Q1 for retail
Retail commerce turnover in the first quarter of 2024 was disappointing, according to traders’ estimates.
Injured hiker rescued near Delphi
A Dutch woman was rescued after sustaining a head injury while hiking near Delphi in central Greece.
Livestock cargo ship runs aground off Pserimos
A livestock cargo ship ran aground north of the islet of Pserimos in the Dodecanese island complex on Friday.
Showcase of Athenian neoclassicism at the mercy of vandals
The statue of Panagis Vallianos outside the National Library building, the Vallianeio Megaron, on Panepistimiou Street in the heart of Athens, was vandalized, with red paint sprayed on its base.
Biden lauds Greek ideals, independence at White House celebration
President Joe Biden paid tribute to Greek ideals and the ties that bind the United States to Greece in a celebration of Greek Independence Day at the White House on Thursday.