Athens tourism’s Big Bang
Hotel prices in Athens and Attica in general continue to rise, as do arrivals, despite a significant increase in hotels and even more in other available accommodation.
Two arrested in Attica after police seize large drug haul
Police officers from the Organized Crime Division, also known as the “Greek FBI,” seized a large quantity of drugs and arrested two men, aged 49 and 41 in Attica.
Mitsotakis announces launch of Personal Identification Number
At a cabinet meeting held in the morning, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the launch of the Personal Identification Number and its integration into newly issued identity cards.
Government weighs shifting OPEKEPE’s responsibilities to tax authority amid EU fraud probe
The Greek government is “seriously considering” transferring the responsibilities of OPEKEPE – the agency managing EU subsidies – to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis has told local media outlet SKAI.
EU deploys firefighters and aircraft ahead of wildfire season
The European Union is deploying hundreds of firefighters and dozens of aircraft across the continent to support member states as they brace for a potentially intense wildfire season this summer, the European Commission said on Monday.
Rack railway services on Diakopto-Kalavryta line suspended due to landslides
Train services on the scenic Diakopto-Kalavryta rack railway line in the northern Peloponnese have been temporarily suspended following landslides along the route, Hellenic Train, operating the line’s passenger trains, has announced.
Putin to meet Turkey’s foreign minister on Monday, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
India eyes strategic push in Greece
India is exploring strategic investments in Greece, targeting defense industries, ports, tourism, and potential labor agreements, as part of its broader effort to strengthen its presence in Europe.
State sector is out of breath
The absorption of RRF funds has slowed down considerably, putting some EU cash at risk.
Dendias to visit Boston for talks on innovation and security
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias will visit Boston on Tuesday for meetings with academics and executives from research institutions, the ministry said.