Category Archives: Latest Greek news

Seized boats reused by human trafficking ring

Greek authorities have uncovered a human trafficking network that reused seized boats to smuggle migrants.

Chevron interest bolsters Greek offshore push

The American energy giant Chevron has expressed interest in hydrocarbon exploration in two offshore blocks south of Crete, a move widely interpreted as indirect but tangible US support for Greece’s stance on its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Primary surplus of €2.8 bln in January – February

The state budget primary balance on a modified cash basis amounted to a surplus of 2.8 billion euros in January-February 2025, against a primary surplus target of €2.03 billion euros and a primary surplus of €3.38 billion euros in the same period in 2024, according to figures released by the Economy and Finance Ministry on…

Cyprus economic sentiment remains steady in March

This month, economic sentiment in Cyprus remained steady, as the economic sentiment indicator stayed at the high level reached in February 2025, according to the Economic Research Center of the University of Cyprus. 

Athens Chamber of Commerce and Indian Industry Confederation sign cooperation agreement

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), “taking one more step to deepen business relations between Greece and India,” according to an announcement.

Many Cypriots cannot make ends meet

Cypriots are feeling the pinch in different ways, according to a new survey.

Greece raises €600 million in T-bill auction

Greece on Wednesday successfully auctioned a 26-week treasury bills issue, raising 600 million euros from the market at a lower interest rate: This time the rate of the issue was set at 2.10%, down from 2.19% on February 19.

Airport expansion in Larnaca and Paphos

After years of planning and preparation, the expansion of Larnaca and Paphos airports is officially under way.

Celebrating a Greek poet in a storied city

In a city where past and present intertwine, students from 31 schools from Greece, Cyprus and all the way to Johannesburg and New York gathered for the 9th International Student Literature Conference in Istanbul, dedicated to influential Greek poet Kiki Dimoula.

Greek healthcare spending lagging, OECD report shows

Greece’s healthcare spending remains significantly below the European average, with Greek citizens covering a larger share of their medical expenses out-of-pocket than most OECD nations, according to the latest Health at a Glance 2024 report.