In less than 24 hours, 731 migrants, including many families and children, arrived on Crete and Gavdos. “The shelter in Agia had just emptied of those who arrived on June 5, and now it’s full again,” said Hania’s deputy mayor.
Greece recorded the second-best performance of the last five years in 2024 in terms of attracting foreign direct investment.
A new front of political confrontation has emerged after European prosecutors sent the Greek Parliament a case file investigating the possible involvement of two former agriculture ministers in subsidy fraud, as the government shifts to defensive mode.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will visit Libya in early July to address pending maritime boundary negotiations, diplomatic sources said, as Libya’s reaction to Athens’ recent offshore exploration licenses south of Crete has renewed bilateral tensions.
Banks reduced loans to businesses but increased overall disbursements in 2024 compared to 2023. Large businesses received the largest amounts, and also borrowed at the lowest interest rates compared to the rest.
Jazeera Airways, one of the leading low-cost carriers in the Middle East, resumed direct flights from Cyprus’ main airport in Larnaca to Kuwait on Tuesday.
Authorities have arrested a 53-year-old truck driver after discovering ancient amphorae hidden in his vehicle, police said.
Indian business interest in Cyprus is gaining momentum, with drone tech leader Drone Destination planning to set up shop on the island.
The Athens-listed AVE group of companies provided clarifications regarding its agreement to acquire 40% of the Bazaar supermarket chain, in a bourse filing on Thursday.
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.