Greece Hits Lowest OECD Ranking in Living Standards, GDP
At the same time, Greece’s GDP index for the second quarter of 2024, based on OECD data, was only 85.07 points, placing the country again at the bottom.
At the same time, Greece’s GDP index for the second quarter of 2024, based on OECD data, was only 85.07 points, placing the country again at the bottom.
Ten milestones in the half century since the creation of Motor Oil Group, as described by Vardis Vardinogiannis, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91
Vardinogiannis' emblematic testimony during the trial of the N17 urban terrorists was remembered on Tuesday, with his passing at the age of 91
In 1990, Vardinogiannis was targeted in an attack which involved three rockets fired at his vehicle by the terrorist organization 17 November.
In 1990, Vardinogiannis was targeted in an attack which involved three rockets fired at his vehicle by the terrorist organization 17 November.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, is preparing to lobby Trump against abandoning U.S. support for Kyiv
Boutaris entered politics in 2010, serving as the 60th mayor of Thessaloniki for two consecutive terms until 2019, becoming a transformative figure with his progressive policies.
The Greek government wants to decouple the Golden Visa Program from Real Estate investments
The new Pop-Up American Space was inaugurated at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium by US Amb. George J. Tsunis, Olympiacos FC President Evangelos Marinakis and the Mayor of Piraeus, Yannis Moralis
Traffic regulations will be implemented gradually, starting from Thursday, as part of the 41st Athens Marathon.
How the legal team of Vangelis Marinakis responds to the false "leaks" by Theodoros Karypidis and Irini Karypidis
Greece ranks 4th in EU for labor market slack, mostly due to high unemployment levels, and has widest gender gap in the EU.
Feta in particular, is Greece’s primary dairy export, with 65% of production going abroad.
According to the Central Election Commission, with 98% of votes counted, Maia Sandu led with 54.35% to Alexandr Stoianoglo’s 45.65%
The defense minister also visited the Greek frigate Spetsai, which is participating in Operation ASPIDES, while in the port of Djibouti
Additionally, a new ranking system for tourist accommodations based on sustainability criteria is expected to be introduced
All indices rise in third quarter of 2024 compared to corresponding period of 2023
According to the Ministry’s announcement, unsuspecting citizens were being urged to visit a specific website to check for their so-called “unclaimed benefits”
North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, according to to US government official
Tourism experts attribute this decline in revenues to several factors, including, first of all, the fact that tourists spend less on non-hotel-related expenses as noted by restaurant owners in tourist areas.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed the US-based cleric Muhammed Fethullah Gülen for the 2016 attempted coup against the leader.
The list also includes Chios, Kythira, Ithaca, Kea, and Patmos
Its findings reveal that travelers to these destinations are becoming increasingly demanding, expecting high-quality travel experiences while also seeking authenticity.
Under the new procedures, businesses no longer need to seek approval from Greece’s electricity regulator or obtain an environmental permit as part of the application process for installing solar panels.
Regarding domestic and international flights, the total number of passenger arrivals and departures amounted to 9,984,655 in the first nine months of 2024
Last April’s positive outlook issued by the agency lays the groundwork for another potential upgrade.
The three scientists were awarded for their pioneering work in protein design offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The EC’s approval follows Masdar’s acquisition of a 67% stake in Terna Energy earlier this year and was a necessary step before Masdar can proceed with taking full ownership of the company.
As noted, the price that the first batch was sold for, reflects the exceptional quality of this year’s olive oil from this specific area
Recent polls firmly place Greece’s Social Democratic party in main opposition second place
A major issue of concern is how the Israel-Iran conflict will play out with pundits projecting a surge in oil prices
According to Eurostat data, in the second quarter of 2024, 96 115 third-country nationals were ordered to leave an EU country and 25 285 people returned to third countries after being ordered to do so.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis bid farewell to the composer in his own post on X, writing, “A leading composer, remarkable scientist, and kind soul has left us.
The member-states in question now have two months to respond and complete their transposition
At the same time, the consumer price index in the Eurozone increased by 1.8% during the same month (down from 2.2% in Aug.), falling below the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target of 2%.
The concerning figures come in spite of the summer sales by retailers, as consumers are trying to make ends meet due to the rising cost of living
This means that Greece could raise up to 727.2 million euros from the sale
A report at IN.gr points out that less than 1/4th of RRF loans have reached their intended recipients, and only Greece and Bulgaria are ‘late’ on disclosing information on actual recipients of RRF funds.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will deliver his remarks during the plenary session in the General Assembly Hall from 10:00 to 10:30 pm (EET)
From January to August, nearly 5 million travelers passed through Rhodes Airport, a 14.4% increase from last year
The Digital Readiness Index, created for the first time in 2020, tracks the level of digital maturity of SMEs based on their adoption of 10 key digital tools and systems
The formal agreement came a day after Cyprus’s energy regulatory authority made key changes to the regulatory framework of the cable and subsequently approved the project
The number of people receiving jobless benefits was 176,931 in August 2024
Public sector debts to private entities have once again increased in Greece, reaching 3.2 billion euros in July 2024
Greece has the greatest degree of social inequality in relation to unmet health needs among 26 OECD countries.
Lamda Development cited a consideration of 150mln€ for the land transaction with a Prokopiou -owned company, with a total investment billed at half a billion
This legislation will impose new obligations on property owners offering AirBnB-like leasing, mostly conditions related to health, safety and operational guidelines
Additionally, she pointed out the gender balance in her team, with 11 women making up 40% of the European Commissioners, though she remarked that when the initial nominations were submitted, the figure stood at just 22%.
For 2024, the growth rate of the Greek economy is now expected to reach 2.14%, up from the previous estimate of 2.09%
Olympiacos surpasses Barcelona - by reaching 315 titles - after first overcoming Benfica; successes after April this year leave fans dazzled
More specifically, around 400,000 pensioners pay a double and arguably unfair tax through the solidarity contribution, which, due to its fiscal cost, will not be restructured.
While the Greek exports to Turkey were down, the balance of Greek imports from Turkey during the same period amounted to $2.31 billion, compared to $1.88 billion in the first half of 2023, showing an increase of 22.8%.
While the Greek exports to Turkey were down, the balance of Greek imports from Turkey during the same period amounted to $2.31 billion, compared to $1.88 billion in the first half of 2023, showing an increase of 22.8%.
Analyst Orestis Omran, during an interview at the OT.gr studio within TIF: ‘Implementation of the project will contribute to lifting Cyprus’ energy isolation’
Analyst Orestis Omran, during an interview at the OT.gr studio within TIF: ‘Implementation of the project will contribute to lifting Cyprus’ energy isolation’
As per inflation, Greece’s central bank expects a continued slowdown this year, with the inflation rate dropping to 3%
Electricity bills for households with green tariffs are expected to fall as reported due to the subsidy which the Ministry of Environment and Energy will announce with prices ranging between 0.01 and 0.012 euros per KWh
Plans to up Greece’s minimum wage are driven by the fact that 7 out of 10 private sector employees are low wage earners and can’t make ends meet, says TA NEA.
At present, Moody’s rates Greece at Ba1, one notch below investment grade, with a stable outlook for reassessment.
A week after thousands of dead fish started washing-up around the port of Volos, the Greek government has declared a ‘state of emergency’ and announced a series of support measures for local businesses.
The small and medium-sized businesses in Greece (56.2%) are marked by extremely low digital intensity, only beating Bulgarian and Romanian enterprises
Australia is the latest country to allow employees the right to say ‘no’ to job-related requests after work.
No restrictions are necessary yet, experts say, but alternative water sources are being sought and people advised to be mindful.
This puts Greece among the most costly countries in Europe for alcoholic beverages placing it 3rd out of the 27 EU states, with prices reaching 51% above the average.
The increase in cost of pharmaceutical drugs in Greece ranges from 1 to 5 euros, and will lead to higher out-of-pocket contributions for consumers
Beyond the traditional ‘stars’ of Greek tourism, other Greek islands’ occupancy rates near 100% – Surprisingly, destinations accessible by car underperformed
According to an article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, organized crime -the Mykonos mafia- thrives despite the PM's pledge to fight lawlessness
Greece’s tax authority AADE will be focusing on private vehicles, professionals, and businesses as it steps-up its attempts to combat tax evasion
ELSTAT released provisional monthly statistics that revealed the upward trend in various sectors linked to Greek tourism
The annual report, known as the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), ranks shipping centers throughout the world, based on size, and shows the Attica region nudging up by one place in 2024
The Naxos potato, a PDO-certified product, is facing historically low yields, which will force the island to import potatoes for the first time on record this autumn.
The Greek state aims to raise 500 million euros, according to the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA)
Specifically, the number of passengers between January and July 2024 totaled 42,538,219, up from 38,833,074 in the corresponding period of 2023.
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