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EU Scraps Full Launch of Travel Entry System for Britons in Favour of Phased Rollout

The European Union (EU) has abandoned the full implementation of its long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES), opting instead for a phased…

2 months ago

EU Approves Greece’s 2025 Budget Plan

The European Commission has approved Greece's 2025 budget plan, recognizing its adherence to fiscal recommendations. This positive assessment aligns with…

2 months ago

Greek Island Decarbonization Fund injected with €1.6 billion

Greece, in partnership with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), has established the Islands Decarbonization Fund, a…

2 months ago

Fitch Affirms Greece’s ‘BBB-‘ Rating; Stable Outlook Maintained

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Greece's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, solidifying the country's investment-grade status. While…

2 months ago

New Motorway to Connect Six Countries Across Europe including Greece

A €37 billion mega-motorway project will connect six countries from the Baltic to the Aegean Sea, promising to reshape travel,…

2 months ago

EU Approves New VAT Rules for Digital Platforms Like Uber and Airbnb

The European Union has approved new rules requiring platforms like Uber and Airbnb to collect and remit VAT on services…

2 months ago

Handelsblatt Highlights Greece’s Economic Resurgence and Early Loan Repayment

Greek finances are exceeding expectations, with the country repaying bailout loans ahead of schedule and anticipating a budget surplus for…

2 months ago

Greece to Revise 2025 Budget After Unexpected Financial Surplus

Greece is revising its 2025 budget after unexpectedly strong financial results, including a €6.1 billion surplus through October, well above…

2 months ago

Greece Tops EU Rankings in Subjective Poverty Among the Low-Educated

In 2023, Greece reported the highest rate of subjective poverty among individuals with low education levels in the European Union,…

2 months ago

Google Temporarily Removes EU-Based News from Search in Greece and Other Select Countries

Google is conducting a limited test in several EU countries, including Greece, to evaluate the impact of excluding EU-based news…

3 months ago

Temu’s Cyprus T-shirt Sparks Controversy Amidst EU Scrutiny

Chinese retailer Temu is under fire for selling a T-shirt with a slogan deemed insensitive to the Cyprus conflict. This…

3 months ago

Eurostat Report: Greece Struggles with High Long-Term and Youth Unemployment as EU Hits Record Low in 2023

In 2023, the EU reached a historic low in unemployment, with the overall rate for individuals aged 15-74 dropping to…

3 months ago

Christodoulides and Erdogan Discuss Cyprus, EU Relations Over Coffee in Budapest

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held an informal discussion in Budapest, focusing on the Cyprus issue…

3 months ago

Greece Assumes Naval Command of EU’s Red Sea Mission, Operation ASPIDES

Greece has assumed naval command of the EU’s Operation ASPIDES, a joint EU-NATO mission in the Red Sea aimed at…

3 months ago

EU Residents Encouraged to Stockpile Essentials Amid Potential Threats

A recent report, authored by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, advises EU citizens to stock up on essential supplies as…

3 months ago

€1B Greek Feta Cheese Exports Bring ‘White Gold’ Status to Greece

Feta cheese, a staple in Greek cuisine, has become a global sensation, with sales increasing by an incredible 700% over…

3 months ago

Greece Faces Wildfire Challenges as Seasonal Firefighters Demand Permanent Employment

Greece and several European countries are grappling with worsening wildfires intensified by climate change. On Thursday, hundreds of seasonal firefighters…

3 months ago

Greece: Bread Prices Rise 39% Since 2020, Yet Remain 2nd Cheapest in Europe

Despite a significant increase in bread prices, Greece still boasts Europe's second-lowest cost of fresh bread. A recent report reveals…

3 months ago

Geoffrey Pyatt: Natural Gas Vertical Corridor Elevates Greece’s Strategic Position

US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt highlighted the Vertical Corridor project’s potential to strengthen Greece’s role in regional…

3 months ago

Migrants Helping to Ease Greece’s Labour Shortages, Says Official at 5th Olympia Forum

Migrants could play a vital role in addressing Greece's severe labour shortages, according to Dimitra Lygoura, Secretary General for the…

3 months ago