Discover Uber Eats’ 2026 entry into the Greek market: summer launch expected to shake up competition against efood and Wolt. Part of Uber’s push into 7 European countries for $1 billion in added gross bookings. Full details here.
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Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman and CEO of Metlen Energy & Metals (formerly Mytilineos), has announced a…
Greece signed four offshore hydrocarbon concession agreements with Chevron and HELLENiQ ENERGY on February 16, 2026, targeting high-potential blocks south of Crete and the Peloponnese to unlock natural gas reserves and boost energy security.
By Greek City Times Staff NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has turned his sweet tooth into…
By Greek City Times Staff The line between offline and online hotel bookings in Greece…
Greece has improved its ranking in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, rising to 56th place despite a deteriorating global outlook, as judicial reforms and institutional changes are credited for progress.
Hellenic Seaplanes has secured 30 additional water aerodrome licences and is now awaiting approval for scheduled flights, a move seen as crucial for launching a national route network.
Crete and the South Aegean lead Greece in tourist spending per visitor in 2024, while Central Macedonia records the lowest expenditure, according to INSETE data.
Greece launches fully digital auctions for 3,250 beach and seashore concessions in 2026. Transparent online process starts now via eauctions.gsis.gr with interactive map – deadline 31 March 2026.
The trade agreement between the European Union and India is not just a technical tariff arrangement. It…
METLEN Energy & Metals has achieved a historic milestone by producing the first 5 kilograms of gallium in Greece at its Aluminium of Greece plant in Viotia. The breakthrough, announced by CEO Evangelos Mytilineos, uses patented technology to extract the critical raw material from bauxite, paving the way for large-scale production and boosting Europe’s strategic autonomy in semiconductors and high-tech industries.
The 2026 minimum wage setting in Greece has begun with consultations involving workers, employers, and scientific experts. Minister Niki Kerameus reaffirms the goal of €950 monthly minimum wage (and €1,500 average) by 2027. The increase, effective April 2026, balances worker income support with business and fiscal sustainability amid falling unemployment and job growth. A new formula-based system linked to low-income inflation and productivity launches in 2028 for greater transparency and protection.
Greece launches a major 2026 subsidy program offering up to €30,000 for new electric or low-emission vehicles under the Climate and Social Plan. Aimed at transport-vulnerable groups—families with children, island/mountain residents, people with disabilities, low-income students, and small businesses—the initiative requires scrapping old polluting cars. Benefits include direct subsidies, state-guaranteed 10-year loans, and extra support for charging infrastructure. With Greece’s vehicle fleet averaging 17+ years old, this socially equitable push accelerates electromobility, reduces emissions, and modernizes transport nationwide.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a major step toward full EU compliance…
Genesis Motors opens new state-of-the-art Ferrari facilities in Athens-Kifissia: signature showroom, advanced service center, personalization area. A milestone for Ferrari in Greece after 30+ years of partnership.
Greece extends Airbnb crackdown in 2026: New bans on short-term rental permits hit Thessaloniki, Santorini, Chania, Paros, and Halkidiki amid rising rents and housing shortages. Full details on rules, taxes, and impacts for owners.
Greek star Konstantinos Argyros launches Pedagon Records in Vouliagmeni (€90k capital) with manager Giorgos Arsenakos, expanding his empire after the global Pentagon Records JV with Panik and Atlantic/Warner.
United Cup Community Champions Greek businesses grow with four new Perth additions: Attika Hotel, Floreat Athena, Hellenic Community WA, Yefsi at Attika—celebrating Hellenic heritage.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €490 million in financing for the IPTO North East Aegean Interconnection project, which will connect the islands of Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, and Skyros to Greece’s mainland grid, ending their electrical isolation and replacing diesel power with cleaner, more reliable electricity.
United Cup Community Champions: Greek businesses. Complete list of 2026 honourees in Perth and Sydney, spotlighting Greek contributions amid Greece’s strong start to 2026.
Metlen Energy & Metals announced the arrival of the first US-sourced LNG cargo destined for Bulgaria at Greece’s Alexandroupolis FSRU on December 29, 2025, marking a milestone in regional energy diversification and reinforcing Greece’s role as a Balkan energy hub.
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and Greek officials marked a major milestone in Greek shipbuilding with the signing of a contract for new MEGATAGS tugboats at Elefsina Shipyards, supported by ONEX and US funding, boosting safety, jobs, and maritime development.
Eric Trump headlines Greek House Davos 2026 as guest of honor with a keynote speech, amid expectations of President Trump’s presence; exclusive events from Jan 19-23 focus on global partnerships and Greek investment opportunities.
Lululemon announces its largest single-year expansion in 2026, entering six new markets including Greece, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and India through franchise agreements, bringing premium athletic and lifestyle apparel to more consumers worldwide.
Thousands of packages worth up to €150 are delivered daily to homes or mailboxes across…
Athens, Greece – Greek petroleum trading company Cetracore-Jetoil SA has unexpectedly suspended its operations, citing…
Greece’s new €250,000 Startup Golden Visa offers one of Europe’s lowest entry points for residency through venture investment, but a 33% ownership cap and strict job-creation rules tied to renewal make it a high-risk option suited only to venture-tolerant investors.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the Capital Link investment forum, which aimed…
In early November, at the Investor Day of the cement company Titan, management clarified its…
Greece at the heart of Wall Street! The @NYSE glowed blue & white tonight for the 21st Greek-American Issuer Day at the @CapitalLink Invest in Greece Forum — a proud celebration of the enduring U.S.-Greece bond and growing Greek presence on global markets.
