After years of EU scrutiny, Greece promises balanced budget
Greece has promised to return to a budget surplus in 2023, submitting its first spending blueprint in 12 years that is not under the direct scrutiny of European bailout lenders. … Read More
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Luxe new amenities have arrived in ancient Athens
Something unexpected happened in the summer of 2021. Suddenly, out of nowhere — and from locations near and far — everyone seemed to be heading for Athens. And why not? … Read More
Why fall is the perfect time to charter a yacht in Greece
Everyone was in Greece this summer. After a two-year pause, Mykonos, Santorini, and the ancient sites of Athens were more crowded than record-breaking 2019, when 33 million travelers arrived on … Read More
Greek spyware scandal pits Brussels against Athens
The spyware scandal rocking Greece has spread beyond national borders. Both the European Parliament and the European Commission become actively involved in the search for answers. A growing number of … Read More
Dozens still missing after migrant boat sinks
Greek authorities say a search and rescue operation is ongoing for a second day for dozens of migrants missing after the boat they were on sank in rough seas off a southeastern … Read More
Greece ‘turning a page’ as it exits enhanced surveillance programme 12 years after bailout
Greece will be “turning a page in its modern history” as the European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that the country will exit its enhanced surveillance programme this month. It comes … Read More
Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off coast of Greek island
Greek authorities said they were searching for up to 50 people missing after a boat carrying migrants sank during the night. The coast guard said on Wednesday that 29 people, … Read More
Greek PM ‘did not know’ about opposition politician wiretap
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the bugging of an opposition politician’s phone “politically unacceptable” on Monday and insisted he hadn’t known about it amid a wiretapping scandal shaking his government. … Read More
Notorious Greek restaurant scams another couple $557 for drinks, oysters
Less than a week after Canadian tourists were allegedly overcharged nearly $600 by Greece’s notorious DK Oyster Bar, the restaurant is going viral for yet another incident of alleged epicurean … Read More
NATO deploys record 40 firefighting aircraft to Greece
NATO has deployed a record 40 firefighting aircraft to Greece to help the country combat wildfires, the alliance has announced. Among the 40 aircraft supplied by the NATO Support and … Read More
