Category Archives: Latest Greek news

Book your Greek holiday early to avoid disappointment

The first indications on the course of this year’s tourism season in Greece from the international tourism exhibition ITB Berlin 2023 are particularly encouraging.

Defense against violence

Anger, justified as it may be, can be no excuse for physical abuse or terrorism. This is a self-evident conclusion that all political parties must agree on, without asterisks.

A housing ‘armageddon’

All properties available for sale or rent must incur compulsory energy upgrade costs, costing tens of thousands of euros, from 2030 onward, based on what is stated in the relevant European Union directive.

Fustanellas and veladas

Modern Greece’s first populist prime minister, Ioannis Kolettis, wrote that “[Alexandros] Mavrokordatos perceived Greece as Europe and the proof of this is the constitution of his government…”

Former transport ministers summoned House meeting

In the wake of the deadly train collision in northern Greece on February 28, three former ministers of infrastructure and transport (Michalis Chrysochoidis, Christos Spirtzis, Kostas Karamanlis) along with incumbent Giorgos Gerapetritis will attend Parliament’s Committee on Institutions and Transparency on Monday, which will convene following an initiative of ruling New Democracy’s parliamentary group.

EU funds and the OSE barrel

The European Union has its own issues. It is still however a popular resort for those seeking some form of respite in the wake of the deadly train collision at Tempe. After all, who else would have spent 800 million euros on the Greek railways? We can safely assume no one. 

Groups says bill overlooks unaccompanied minors

Most unaccompanied refugee children are left outside the asylum system, according to 15 organizations that make up the Child Rights Advocacy Network, which issued a statement saying a draft bill on migration “creates more difficulties than it solves.”

Emirates to add direct daily flight to Athens in June

As part of its international expansion in response to the increased demand for air travel, Dubai-based carrier Emirates announced on Tuesday it is adding a further direct daily flight between Athens and Dubai as of June 1 and until September 30.

Rushing for Golden Visas

The asking prices for a large portion of apartments in the center of Athens are now set at rates similar to those of the northern suburbs, or even higher.

CNH Industrial buys Augmenta

The smart agriculture “radar” of Volos-based Greek startup Augmenta is expected to travel around the world, following its acquisition by New York-listed CNH Industrial, the second largest tractor manufacturer in the world with a capitalization of around $20 billion.