Tourism growth bolsters state revenue
As travel receipts from tourism increase, state revenues are also expanding.
Over 440,000 Athens bus routes canceled in 2024 due to driver shortages
According to OSY data, a shortage of bus drivers led to the cancellation of 440,457 bus routes across the Athens network in 2024, a 37% increase compared to 2023.
Parliament lifts Course of Freedom party leader’s immunity
Greek Parliament has voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of Zoe Konstantopoulou, leader of the leftist Course of Freedom party, following a criminal complaint filed against her by the party’s 2023 election candidate, Olga Dalla.
Mitsotakis: Ochi Day celebrations show citizens reject negativity
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the Ochi Day celebrations during his speech at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Greeks travel abroad more often, opt for shorter European getaways
Greeks are traveling abroad more often, though for shorter stays, according to the latest industry data. The trend points to a growing preference for nearby destinations with easy access and short flights, a pattern dominated by European cities.
Building collapse in Turkey kills 2 children
A seven-story apartment building in Turkey’s northwestern city of Gebze collapsed early Wednesday, trapping a family of five under the rubble and killing two of them.
Limp Bizkit join Release Athens 2026 lineup
Release Athens has announced that American nu metal band Limp Bizkit will perform at Water Square on Monday, 15 June 2026, joining a lineup that already includes Moby, Nick Cave, David Byrne and Gorillaz.
Jazz@Megaron | Athens | November 1-18
For the fourth consecutive year, the Athens Concert Hall (Vasilissis Sofias & Kokkali) hosts the Jazz@Megaron from November 1 to 18.
Spain approves €3.12 bln deal for 45 Turkish-built Hurjet aircraft
The Spanish government has approved a €3.12 billion agreement for the acquisition of 45 Hurjet training aircraft, designed and manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
Turkey’s Eurofighter Typhoon jet deal includes weapons package, source says
Turkey’s deal to buy 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Britain for 8 billion pounds ($10.7 billion) also includes a comprehensive weapons package, including MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles and Brimstone ground attack missiles, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.