Total turnover by Greek companies in the second quarter (April-June) rose 5.7% year-on-year to €119.38 billion. First-half revenue was €220.19 billion, compared to €212.17 in the first half of 2023, a 3.8% increase.
The week started on the right foot at the Athens Stock Exchange, with the market recovering some important ground from last Monday’s 6.27% mini-crash and closing just shy of 1,400 points.
A 67-year-old man shot his wife dead and then took his own life at their home in Lamia, Central Greece on Monday.
A massive wildfire continued to rage unabated in residential areas in northern Athens, prompting more evacuations.
The French ocean liner Burdigala, which operated routes from Toulon in France to Thessaloniki and the Dardanelles for the transport of troops and supplies during WWI.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Greece as it battles a major wildfire in northeastern Attica.
After a record tax haul in 2024, the Ministry of Finance is preparing for yet another all-time high, around €65-66 billion or even higher, in 2025.
Greek authorities have requested assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (EUCPM) to combat the wildfire raging in northeastern Athens since Sunday.
The Labor Ministry has mandated the suspension of manual outdoor work for private sector employees in northeastern Attica through Tuesday due to ongoing wildfires.
The Aegean Regatta kicks off on August 19, starting from Kalymnos and taking in Nisyros, Tilos and Halki before racing for Rhodes.