Data centers set to devour more energy
Data centers are power guzzlers, especially if they are used to train, deploy and deliver AI applications and services: A 100 MW AI data center uses enough energy annually to power 100,000 households.
Slowdown in hirings recorded in March
The growth rate of hiring in sectors that traditionally create new jobs in spring has slowed down at the start of the tourism season, according to the Ergani information system for March.
Hotel chains find prime spots
Greece’s leading role on the global tourism map, combined with the relatively small penetration of major foreign hotel brands compared to other developed destinations, continues to attract large foreign hotel management chains.
Great escape begins in earnest
Traffic on Athens’ outbound highways and at its ports and intercity bus stations saw a marked increase on Thursday, with city folk heading to the islands and other popular destinations or reuniting with family.
Initiative launched to free rivers of obstacles
Contrary to common practice in most parts of Europe, Greece is doing little to liberate its rivers and streams from defunct or even dangerous manmade structures impeding their natural flow.
Grouping of EFKA court cases
The Justice Ministry and the Single Social Security Entity are working on a plan to unblock over 10,000 pending court cases concerning the fund.
Prosecutor recommends more pretrial jail time for 2024 blast suspects
An Athens prosecutor is seeking to extend the pretrial detention of five suspects held over a deadly bomb blast in an apartment in the Ambelokipi district in October 2024.
AADE records digital, organizational reforms
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) described 2024 as a year of decisive developments, especially with respect to digital and organizational reforms, in its annual report released on Thursday.
Wizz Air launches medical awareness campaign ahead of Easter travel
Hungarian ultra low-cost carrier group Wizz Air, which operates flights to 10 airports in Greece and connects the country with over 20 destinations abroad, has launched a new campaign on medical awareness ahead of Easter travel, aimed at making sure passengers are in the appropriate condition to fly and enjoy a safe and smooth journey.
Making ends meet is tough for Cypriots
As prices in Cyprus continue to rise at the supermarket and electricity bills put pressure on family budgets, more people are finding it harder to make ends meet.