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Greece logs hottest summer on record: researchers
Greece’s national observatory said the nation experienced its hottest summer on record in 2024, surpassing the previous milestone by one degree Celsius (1.8 Fahrenheit). June and July were the warmest …
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Motion of ‘no confidence’ against Stefanos Kasselakis approved
The Central Committee of SYRIZA-PS has outlined the next steps following the approval of the motion of no confidence against Stefanos Kasselakis. It was decided that the party will be …
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Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini
A fee of 20 euros will be imposed on cruise passengers visiting the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini. The tourist island of Santorini with its volcanic caldera is a …
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Greek PM announces plans to boost purchasing power, tackle crises
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a new set of policies aimed at boosting citizens’ purchasing power and tackling the country’s housing crisis. The measures include a 14 percent …
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Event at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair highlights the role of the diaspora in economic development
The 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) kicked off Saturday, taking place until 15 September 2024, with Germany as the honoured country and the participation of the Greek Ministry of Foreign …
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Record number of Turkish tourists visit northeastern Aegean islands
The pilot visa-on-arrival program at the ports of the northeastern Aegean islands brought an additional 54,373 Turkish tourists to the region. The pilot visa program allows Turkish citizens and their …
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Stray animals in Greece: “The problem is getting worse,” says Greek Australian traveller
Tourists love to travel to Greece to enjoy the sights, the history, the culture, though one fact that has almost unanimously concerned all outsiders is the frequent sight of stray …
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Athens International Airport sees 10.5 per cent passenger traffic surge in August 2024
Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) soared in August 2024, showing a notable 10.5 per cent increase compared to August 2023, according to data from the airport. AIA reported …
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Greek economy on rebound but many still struggling
Greek barista Kyriakos Giannichronis has seen the headlines about his country’s newly booming economy after years of recession – but he does not feel the wealth. The Athens resident only …
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Greek businesses set to connect with Australia this October
A delegation of Greek businesses is set to travel to Oceania and South-East Asia this coming October, with Australia on their list of destinations as they look to explore pathways …