Islands attract the rich, but infrastructure is lagging
Destinations like Patmos increasingly attract rich visitors, seduced by their relative isolation. But their infrastructure is barely able to handle peak season, risking disappointment.
Curtain rises on four non-state universities
Greece is set to open its higher education system to non-state universities for the first time this academic year, with four foreign university branches cleared to operate from October, officials said.
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FM defends policy during his tenure
Greece is in a stronger international position now than two years ago, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said, defending the country’s foreign policy since his tenure began.
Gov’t spokesman slams Tsipras over Le Monde interview, criminal code record
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis launched a sharp attack on former prime minister Alexis Tsipras after his recent interview with French newspaper Le Monde last week, as speculation grows about the former SYRIZA leader’s next moves.
Trump and the model of power
It’s hard to believe that only six months have gone by since Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as president of the United States.
Pay hikes for many will be below 2026 inflation
Many will see pay raises lower than the rate of inflation in 2026. The draft budget to be submitted to Parliament on October 6 is expected to place a low bar on average 2026 inflation, even below 2.5%.
Five Turkish nationals remanded in Greece on drug and firearms trafficking charges
Five Turkish nationals have been remanded to prison after their court hearing on charges of felony drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
Authorities expand streaming piracy investigation in Arta
Prosecutors in the western city of Arta have widened an investigation into illegal streaming, summoning about 200 users of one such subscription piracy service to answer questions as part of a preliminary probe.
Athens Stock Exchange taking 2025 by storm
The Athens Stock Exchange is, so far, the global champion of exchanges, with the best performance this year. The ATHEX general index has risen more than 43% this year.