Greek merchant fleet 0.7% bigger
The Greek merchant fleet increased by 0.7% in April 2025 from April 2024. An increase of 0.2% was recorded in April 2024 against April 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Friday.
Aegean Airlines decides on bond loan issuance
Aegean Airlines announced on Friday that the board of directors of the company, at its meeting held on June 19, decided on the issuance of a common bond loan, amounting up to 250 million euros, with a minimum amount of €200 million and a duration of seven years.
Registered unemployed shrank by 8.7% in May
In May 2025, the total number of unemployed individuals registered with the Public Employment Service (DYPA) reached 741,006, according to figures released on Friday.
The universe’s darkest mysteries are coming into focus
To reach the top of Cerro Pachón, a mountain at the edge of the Atacama Desert in Chile, astronomers take a drive of two hours up a winding, bumpy road.
The political vacuum — FOR MONDAY
The vacuum in Greek politics is unprecedented, almost frightening. The opposition parties are engaged in an irresponsible contest and none appears in any position to govern, not even as part of a coalition.
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Mild earthquakes recorded near Amorgos and Crete
Two moderate undersea earthquakes were recorded on Friday off the islands of Crete and Amorgos, with no reports of injuries or damage, according to initial assessments.
BoG criticizes gov’t housing policy
The Bank of Greece is criticizing the government regarding some of the initiatives it has undertaken to address the housing crisis.
Air conditioning use surges, fails to offset soaring indoor heat
Energy consumption linked to air conditioning in Greece surged by 265% between 2000 and 2022, with annual demand for air conditioning systems reaching 400,000 units in 2023. Yet, despite widespread use, indoor temperatures continue to rise, increasingly surpassing safe levels for human health.
President or tribal chieftain?
The world order is unraveling at dizzying speed. International organizations, principles and behaviors in politics and diplomacy which took generations to develop, and which benefited the nations of the West as well as a great part of humanity, are being undermined.