Tourism needs to enhance the life of local communities, promote sustainability and integrate digital transformation, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the 2026–2029 term, said on Tuesday.
Over 35,000 people die annually in European Union countries from infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Greece ranks first among EU nations in antibiotic consumption, with 28.5 defined daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants compared to the EU average of 20.
Greece and Ukraine have agreed to co-produce unmanned surface vessels, or USVs, at Greek shipyards in a move officials describe as a major outcome of Sunday’s meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Hellenic Train workers and train drivers launched a 24-hour nationwide strike, halting service from noon to midnight, the unions said in a statement to company management.
Police officials believe associates within an organized crime group ordered the killing of 42-year-old Giannis Lalas in early November, citing his “autonomy” and financial disputes with the gang’s leadership as motives.
The “expanded and strong” – according to Athens and Nicosia – exploratory investment interest from the US, Israel and the Gulf could see the Greece-Cyprus power interconnection (GSI) implemented after all.
Greece’s economy will continue to grow at a rate of 2.1% of GDP in 2025, 2.2% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027, according to the European Commission’s fall economic forecasts issued on Monday.
The provisional state budget execution data showed on Monday a surplus of 3.087 billion euros for the January-October 2025 period, compared to the target for a surplus of €212 million included for the same period in the introductory report of the 2025 budget and a surplus of €6.116 billion in the corresponding period of 2024.
Driven in part by frustrations with the medical system, more and more Americans are seeking advice from artificial intelligence.
Kathimerini’s Third Reimagine Tourism conference is opening on Tuesday in Athens.