Changes afoot in food market
In less than three months so far this year, as many as six business agreements have been sealed in the food and beverage sector.
Banks’ commissions topped €2 bln in 2024
Total commission income for Greece’s four systemic banks reached 2.1 billion euros in 2024.
Kos residents call for halt to hotel construction
A citizens’ movement on Kos is calling for a suspension of new hotel construction, warning that the island has exceeded its capacity. The initiative, “Sustainable Kos,” has gathered 1,600 signatures and secured support from the municipal council.
New cabinet members sworn in
The new members of the New Democracy government were sworn in at the Presidential Mansion on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis replaced some ministers following a dent in public approval over a deadly 2023 train disaster and a rise in support for far-right parties.
Irregular border crossings in Eastern Med down 35% in Jan-Feb, Frontex says
The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union in the Eastern Mediterranean, which includes Greece, dropped by 35% in the first two months of 2025, to nearly 6,500, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex.
Saharan dust hits Athens
High levels of Saharan dust have enveloped the southern part of Athens since 9 a.m., creating a thick fog and resulting in limited visibility.
RAAEY: Renewables are key for island grids
Increasing the penetration of renewable energy in Greek island grids should be one of the key aspects of the country’s strategy, the vice-chairman of energy regulator RAAEY, Dimitris Fourlaris, told a conference in Thessaloniki on Thursday.
Cabinet reshuffle alone won’t drive economic reform, says Piraeus Chamber head
A political reshuffle can help the government in its efforts to reform the economy but it is never enough by itself, according to the president of Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vassilis Korkidis, on Friday, commenting on the Cabinet reshuffle and the current economic conditions.
Youth takes lead in new government lineup
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveiled a Cabinet reshuffle Friday, the largest of his tenure, bringing in younger officials, consolidating power at the prime minister’s office and adjusting key ministries amid ongoing political challenges.
Moody’s upgrades Greece to investment grade on strong fiscal recovery and stability
Global ratings agency Moody’s has upgraded Greece’s rating to “Baa3” from “Ba1”, citing quicker-than-expected improvement in public finances and the country’s greater resilience to potential future shocks.