Businesses burdened by legal maze
More than 63% of Greek businesses employ staff primarily to interpret and implement laws and regulatory rules, according to the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) 2024 Investment Survey.
Satellite images reveal significant decline in Lake Mornos water levels
Satellite images of the artificial Lake Mornos, which provides drinking water to about half of Greece’s population, reveal a significant decline in water levels, a trend attributed to droughts exacerbated by climate change.
Athens hotel rates rise 7.8%
The performance of hotels in Athens, and Attica in general, is constantly improving, as the Greek capital has evolved into an independent 12-month destination.
PM hails signing of contract for major Crete highway project
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday celebrated the signing of the construction contract for the Iraklio-Hania section of the Northern Road Axis (VOAK or A90) on the southern island of Crete, marking a significant milestone in the long-awaited infrastructure project.
Is Rama about to become the next Hoxha?
Edi Rama is probably busy picking out a suit to celebrate his fourth term as Albania’s prime minister, as his incumbent Socialist Party is widely expected to win Sunday’s general election.
Kurdish PKK militants convene congress, take ‘historic decisions,’ agency says
The Kurdish PKK militant group held a congress on May 5-7 in northern Iraq, following a call from its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan for the group’s dissolution, the Firat news agency reported the PKK as saying on Friday.
Greek prosecutor orders removal of wolves from national park, sparking scientific backlash
A Greek prosecutor has ordered the removal of wolves from Mount Parnitha National Park near Athens and their relocation to northern Greece – a decision that has shocked scientists and conservationists, who warn it is both ecologically damaging and logistically unworkable.
Greek defense industry eyes bigger role
Greece unveiled a series of defense industry agreements during the three-day DEFEA 2025 exhibition at the Metropolitan Expo Center, where 436 exhibitors from 37 countries showcased defense systems.
Merz’s rough start as Chancellor and the message it sends to Europe
Katja Hoyer, a historian, journalist and author of “Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany,” joins Thanos Davelis as we break down whether Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is emerging weakened out of the gate, and look into what this means for Europe.
Australia offers growth opportunity for Greek olive oil exports
Australia’s olive oil market is expanding rapidly, presenting strong opportunities for Greek exports as consumer demand rises and domestic production remains limited, according to a market study by the Economic and Commercial Affairs Office of the Greek Consulate in Sydney, The Greek Herald reports, citing olivenews.com.