Category Archives: Latest Greek news

Opening up to the great Asian tourism markets

Greek tourism authorities aspire to make the most of Greece’s recognition in China to attract a larger number of travelers of high-per-capita expenditure.

Police detain 6 over shooting involving intelligence officers in Thessaloniki

Greek police have detained six Turkish nationals in connection with a shooting involving officers from the National Intelligence Service (EYP) in the municipality of Thermi, near Thessaloniki.

Return of foreign institutionals to commercial property

The rebound of the Greek economy after the crisis and the recovery of investment grade have allowed for the return of foreign institutional investors to Greek real estate.

Authorities investigate shooting incident in Thessaloniki

Greek authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Tuesday night in the Thermi area of Thessaloniki.

Shots fired at EYP officers amid surveillance operation in Thessaloniki

New details have emerged about the shooting incident that took place Tuesday evening in the Thermi area of Thessaloniki, revealing that the individuals targeted were officers of the National Intelligence Service (EYP).

Greek student wins Princeton spot – but will the US let her in?

Georgia Katakou, a 26-year-old Greek doctoral student at the European University Institute in Florence, is worried she may not receive a visa to conduct research at Princeton University, where she has earned a scholarship.

Aegean connects Santorini with Istanbul

Tuesday marked the official debut of Aegean Airlines’ new route, which connects Santorini with Istanbul.

European funds for Line 1 modernization

The “Transport 2021-2027” program, part of Greece’s National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), includes the modernization of trains and infrastructure on the Piraeus-Kifissia electric railway line (Metro Line 1), with a total public expenditure of 90,382,520 euros, by decision of Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis.

Scandal-hit farm agency shut down

The government announced Tuesday it will dissolve the country’s agricultural payments agency OPEKEPE and transfer its functions to the tax authority, following years of corruption scandals and European Union investigations into illegal subsidy payments.

Greek bonds reach new five-year low against the German Bund

The yield margin of 10-year Greek bonds reached a new five-year low against the German Bund on Monday, with the spread reaching 0.42%.