Greece welcomes record 2 mln French tourists in 2024
Greece welcomed approximately 2 million travelers from France alone in 2024, for the first time ever, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni told the Delphi Paris Forum on Thursday.
Memorable comeback for Greens, home reverse for Reds
Olympiakos slipped up at home to Turkey’s Fenerbahce, but remains at the top of the Euroleague table for now.
Basilica B in ancient Philippi partially restored
The ancient city of Philippi’s Basilica B, one of early Christianity’s most significant monuments, has been partially restored, authorities have announced.
Tracking winged winter wanderers in the wetlands
In the serene wetlands of Argolida in southern Greece, the Hellenic Ornithological Society’s annual Midwinter Waterbird Counts are in full swing.
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Migration reforms to target labor needs
Greece is planning a comprehensive overhaul of its residence permit system for migrant workers to address an impending labor shortage. According to government figures, the country will need 200,000 additional workers within five years to achieve a 2% economic growth rate.
EU Commission completes probe into X, to decide fine, reports Handelsblatt
The European Commission has completed its initial probe into social media platform X and will soon decide to impose a fine worth millions of euros, Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Friday, citing three high-ranking officials from the bloc.
Where and as long as needed
The Greek economy requires additional workers to sustain growth.
ATHEX: Fifth week of growth for stock index
The momentum of the Greek stock market is clear to everyone and traders rushed on Friday to ride it once again.
European executives join Trump’s call for action on deregulation
Business leaders in Davos joined calls by US President Donald Trump for the European Union to speed up efforts to reduce regulation and increase competition to prevent the bloc from falling further behind other developed markets.