US transforms Souda base into fortress
The Souda Bay naval base has been transformed into a fortress as American forces deployed advanced military hardware to safeguard critical units stationed at the strategic Mediterranean facility.
Railway system set for historic overhaul
Greece’s state railway company OSE is close to finalizing an agreement with German rail operator Deutsche Bahn for a comprehensive five-year modernization program, marking the largest transformation effort in the country’s railway history.
Fire service begins inspections of unmaintained plots following citizen complaints
The fire service has launched targeted inspections of plots across the country, following citizen complaints submitted through the Civil Protection platform after the June 15 deadline to declare cleared properties for fire-protection purposes.
Temperatures to reach 39°C Saturday
Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 39 degree Celsius in parts of northern and central mainland regions, including central Macedonia and Thessaly, on Saturday.
Smaller but better wine output
Greek wine production is currently about 67% lower than it was 20 years ago.
Firefighting efforts continue overnight on Evia
Firefighting operations are ongoing in the Mesochoria area of the Municipality of Karystos on Evia, where a large wildfire broke out on Friday.
Tourism bolsters car rentals too
The car rental market in Greece is picking up speed, driven by the strong course of tourism.
Lower incomes hardest hit by inflation in 2022
Inflation for the poorest 20% of the population was almost two percentage points higher in 2022 than inflation for the wealthiest 10% of the population, a new study has shown.
Athens and Nicosia sign foresight deal
Greece and Cyprus signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Long-Term Planning (Foresight) in Athens on Thursday.
Greek ministers hold talks with US and Canadian diplomats for ‘Rebrain Greece’ initiative
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Minister of Labor and Social Security Niki Kerameus held a videoconference on Friday with the heads of the diplomatic and consular authorities of the US and Canada on “Rebrain Greece” (platform.rebraingreece.gr).