Greeks choose overseas holidays: Top destinations and spending habits
Greeks increasingly travel abroad with record spending in 2024, shifting from Balkan destinations to higher-cost Central and Northern European countries.
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TELEKOM CENTER Athens: Five-year COSMOTE TELEKOM partnership
COSMOTE TELEKOM secures five-year naming rights for Athens’ iconic basketball arena, transforming it into a major sports and entertainment hub until 2030.
Greek unemployment drops 6.2% in July: 795,588 registered jobseekers
Greece reports 795,588 registered unemployed in July 2025, marking a significant 6.2% decrease compared to the same period last year, signaling economic recovery.
Athens court halts dismissals of workers over 65 in DYPA programs
Athens court issues landmark ruling protecting workers aged 65-74 in DYPA employment programs from dismissals, allowing them to complete retirement contributions.
Alexandros Exarchou: Romania is a strategic partner for AKTOR Group
AKTOR Group’s CEO reveals ambitious expansion plans for Romania, targeting €3.7 billion in projects by 2030 as the construction giant positions itself as a strategic partner.
Tax Authority cracks down on inflated VAT refunds worth €2 billion
Greek Tax Authority launches major crackdown on suspicious VAT refund claims, targeting €2 billion in additional revenue through systematic audits and anti-fraud measures.
French Streamer Dies During Live Broadcast After 10-Day Stream
46-year-old French streamer dies during live broadcast after enduring violence and humiliation in 10-day marathon stream that shocked viewers worldwide.
Arctic ice melting slows dramatically – new study reveals why
Arctic ice melting has dramatically slowed over 20 years, but scientists warn this temporary respite will end with accelerated melting in the next decade.
Trump’s Crimea blunder: “It’s in the middle of the ocean and the size of Texas” – “Obama gave it to Russia”
Trump makes major geographical error about Crimea, claiming it’s “in the middle of the ocean” and size of Texas while blaming Obama for Russian annexation.
Ukraine war: Russia’s territorial gains from 2014 to today
Putin demands Ukraine cede entire Donbas region as territorial control shifts dramatically along 1,200km front line since 2014 invasion began.
Japan: Fireball meteor lights up sky like the moon, shakes air
Spectacular fireball meteor lights up Japan’s night sky, stunning residents who felt air vibrations from the moon-bright celestial phenomenon.
Giorgos Mazonakis: “Maybe I am crazy” – First post after hospital discharge
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis breaks silence after involuntary psychiatric hospitalization with cryptic “Maybe I am crazy” social media post.
Thessaloniki: Woman who attacked man with chlorine released
Woman released under conditions after chlorine attack on man in Thessaloniki during neighborhood dispute over noise disturbance on Assumption Day.
Incredible rescue video from Thessaloniki: Winter swimmer saves family swept away at Epanomi
Winter swimmer saves Romanian family swept away by currents at Thessaloniki beach. Dramatic rescue caught on video shows father and children pulled from drowning.
Sitia: Cargo ship “MN Kostas” sinks at Cape Sidero – Wreck declared hazardous to navigation
Cargo ship MN Kostas sinks near Crete’s Cape Sidero after running aground in July. Coast Guard declares wreck hazardous to navigation, orders removal.
Mitsotakis on arsonist arrests: “End of impunity, no one can play with lives”
Greek PM announces stricter penalties for arsonists with over 300 arrests this year. New penal code brings up to 20-year sentences and €200,000 fines for forest fires.
Greece announces €1.5 billion benefit package targeting middle class
Greece announces €1.5 billion benefit package at Thessaloniki Fair, targeting middle class families with permanent tax cuts and pension reforms.
Health minister backs therapy dogs for cancer patients at Metaxa Hospital
Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis backs innovative therapy dog program at Metaxa Hospital to improve quality of life for cancer patients nationwide.
Gerapetritis meets Syria’s transitional foreign minister
Greek Foreign Minister meets Syrian transitional government official to strengthen bilateral ties amid Middle East developments and regional challenges.
COSMOTE TELEKOM brings AI-powered T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2 to Greece
COSMOTE TELEKOM introduces Greece’s first AI-powered T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2, featuring Perplexity assistant for enhanced daily productivity and user experience.