Tourism grows faster this fall
Air seat data point to a considerable increase in incoming traffic in September and October.
Djokovic unsure of season’s schedule beyond Athens ATP 250 in November
Serb tennis star Novak Djokovic, the former world No. 1, has revealed that apart from the ATP 250 tournament in Athens this November, he does not yet know if he will be playing at any other events this season.
20-year-old arrested over wildfire on Lesvos island
A 20-year-old man was arrested Friday on charges of causing a wildfire that broke out the previous day in a rural forest area near Vrisa, southern Lesvos.
Aging population puts Greek healthcare under strain
In Greece, the impact of an aging population is becoming increasingly evident. Nearly 6 in 10 people aged 65 and over report long-term illnesses, a figure that rises to 73% among those over 75 and 85% for people over 85. More than half of seniors face multiple chronic health conditions.
Syntagma metro station to close Saturday ahead of Tempe crash protests
Athens metro’s Syntagma station will be closed from 4 p.m. on Saturday until Sunday morning, with trains passing through without stopping.
Greek trap artist probed for luxury lifestyle via non-profit company
A well-known Greek trap artist has come under the scrutiny of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), after allegedly using a non-profit civil company to finance a lifestyle of luxury.
Plastic fees collected, promises unkept: Greece lags in recycling
Since 2018, the state has collected around €61 million from an environmental fee on plastic bags. The measure has been successful in terms of revenue. Yet only €4 million of that sum has been directed to awareness campaigns. The rest has been absorbed into procedures, tenders, and bureaucracy.
Calls grow to run train tracks underground
A man was killed on Friday morning when a Hellenic Train passenger service from Piraeus to Kiato struck him as he attempted to cross tracks at a level pedestrian crossing on Konstantinoupoleos Street in central Athens, officials said.
Military headquarters gets sleek facelift
The Ministry of National Defense is undergoing a major facelift, transforming the central public face of the Hellenic Armed Forces.