Iran-linked Azeri spy network suspected
Investigators say evidence suggests the existence of a network of Azerbaijani spies recruited by Iran, linked to the arrest of 26-year-old N.J. in June at Hania, Crete.
Boy seriously injured in Volos motorcycle accident
A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding with his mother and was being driven by his father overturned in the city of Volos.
Turnover, profit down at Astir Palace Vouliagmeni
The year 2024 closed with a decline in revenue and profits for the Astir Palace Vouliagmeni hotel group.
Volt CEO airlifted after Mykonos ATV accident
Tom Greenwood, the billionaire founder and CEO of European fintech company Volt, is in stable condition at Nikaia General State Hospital in Athens after undergoing surgery for critical injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Mykonos on Wednesday.
Travel posts €6 billion H1 surplus
The Greek travel services sector saw a surplus of €6 billion in the first half of 2025, a 9.1% increase from the previous year, data from the Bank of Greece showed Thursday.
Turkey-Libya pact back in spotlight
The prospect of Libya’s eastern-based parliament ratifying an illegal maritime deal with Turkey, at the expense of Greece, has resurfaced, according to reports, potentially reshaping dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.
AI travel tools are everywhere. Are they any good?
Creators of travel technology powered by artificial intelligence say their tools can make your life easier by doing everything from planning your dream trip to maximizing your loyalty points to telling you about a cool building down the street.
T-bill yield rises in latest auction
The yield on the 6-month treasury bills issued by the Public Debt Management Agency rose after the European Central Bank put a stop to interest rate cuts in July.
Holiday home prices rise, but still lag Europe’s
Commenting on this year’s increase in holiday homes’ sales prices, George Gavriilidis, CEO of Elxis-At Home Greece, notes: “Newly built villas with a private pool and proximity to or view of the sea, which do not exceed €400,000-450,000 in cost, such as those offered in Greece, are hard to find in other European markets.
ASE ends nearly stable, below 2,100
The Athens Stock Exchange moved around the 2,100-point mark Thursday and transactions were a little lighter. Profts in selected blue chips and mid-caps made up for the light downward pressure on several stocks, with the market continuing to absorb the recently reached 15-year highs.