Tourism accommodation revenue seen growing 5-8%
Direct takings from tourism in the accommodation business, that is activities related to hotels and short-term rentals, exceeded 15 billion euros last year.
Less paper, more efficiency
Greek citizens will no longer need to submit birth and family status certificates for public services, as the government automates document retrieval through Gov.gr.
Police officer killed in road accident
An off-duty police officer was killed in Athens early Tuesday morning when his motorcycle crashed into the side of the road.
Summer hours of reduced power rates
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) announced on Monday that from Tuesday the summer timetable for the bizonal cheaper-rate electricity tariff (previously known as the “nighttime” tariff) will begin to apply.
Reduced VAT on electricity in Cyprus
A reduction in value-added tax on electricity bills in Cyprus will take effect on Tuesday.
Steady progress in Elliniko urban renewal with major investments
The urban regeneration project under way in Εlliniko is making continued progress in both infrastructure and buildings, Lamda Development announced on Monday, in a financial update of the 2024 results.
ATHEX: Major slump on bourse, led by banks
The profit-taking process that started late last week on the Greek stock market accelerated on Monday.
Tax dues interest freezes for another year
The interest rates for the standard arrangement of repaying debts to the state will remain unchanged for another year, until March 2026.
Hydrocarbons and geopolitics: Eight questions and answers
What has been going on with Chevron and Greece’s hydrocarbon deposits? Chevron is the second (after ExxonMobil) American energy giant to show an interest in hydrocarbon deposits in the Greek continental shelf.
Health centers easing pressure on hospitals
Citizens are increasingly turning to Greece’s public healthcare system (ESY) for emergency cases, with the health minister’s initiative to involve health centers in relieving pressure on major hospitals proving effective.