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France, Greece, and Portugal May Impose Housing Tax on British Expats Following Spain's Move

France, Greece, and Portugal are considering following Spain's lead by implementing a 100% housing tax on British expats. Spain's initiative,…

15 January 2025

Greece Completes Rafale Fighter Jet Acquisition, Bolstering Air Power

Greece has completed its acquisition of 24 Rafale fighter jets, significantly bolstering its air power in the Aegean and Eastern…

10 January 2025

Santorini Ranks Second Among Most Disappointing Destinations in 2024 Metro UK Reader Poll

A recent Metro UK reader poll ranked Santorini as the second most disappointing travel destination for 2024, citing overtourism and…

8 January 2025

Greece to Launch “Iron Dome”-Style Defence System by 2026: A Three-Phase Plan

Greece is set to bolster its national defence with an advanced anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic system inspired by Israel's "Iron Dome."…

24 December 2024

Eurostat's November 2024 Food Inflation Estimates: Greece Below EU Average

Eurostat announced its estimate for food inflation for November 2024, with Greece significantly below the average of the 27 countries…

10 December 2024

BREAKING: France's government collapses after losing no-confidence vote in parliament - Bloomberg

France faces political uncertainty following the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government after a no-confidence vote in the National…

5 December 2024

International Law Enforcement Dismantles Encrypted Messaging Service "Matrix"

Dutch and French authorities dismantled the sophisticated encrypted messaging service "Matrix" used by suspected criminals, intercepting 2.3 million messages and…

4 December 2024

Cyprus Bolsters Air Defense with Arrival of Iron Dome System

Cyprus has bolstered its air defenses with the arrival of the first components of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.…

4 December 2024

France Matches Greece in Borrowing Costs as French Debt Woes Deepen

For the first time in over a decade, France's borrowing costs have matched those of Greece, highlighting growing concerns about…

3 December 2024

Where Does Greece Rank Among Europe's Friendliest Countries for Tourists?

Top 10 Friendliest Countries for Tourists in Europe - Including France When planning a holiday, factors such as accommodation, climate,…

28 November 2024

France-Greece Arms Deal: A Game-Changer in the Eastern Mediterranean

France has faced criticism for selling Greece a fleet of highly advanced Belh@rra frigates, equipped with more potent weaponry than…

28 November 2024

Greece Plans to Transfer Soviet-Era Anti-Aircraft Systems to Armenia

Greece is shifting focus away from Ukraine and plans to transfer its Soviet-era anti-aircraft systems, including the S-300PMU1, Tor-M1, and…

27 November 2024

Greece Records Highest Rate of Asylum Applications in the EU for August 2024

Greece recorded the highest rate of first-time asylum applications in the EU relative to its population in August 2024, with…

21 November 2024

Athens Riviera Shines in CNN Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2025

Forget crowded Santorini and Mykonos. The Athens Riviera shines as a top pick in *CNN Traveler's* Best Places to Go…

20 November 2024

Lost in Translation? The Best (and Worst) Places to Speak English in Europe

Planning a European adventure? Your English might get you further than you think – especially in the Netherlands, Norway, and…

19 November 2024

Greece Emerges as Key Destination in EU Study Abroad Trends for 2022

In 2022, nearly 9% of EU graduates studied abroad, with Greece emerging as a key destination, particularly for students from…

15 November 2024

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…

15 November 2024

France Eyes Indian Pinaka Rocket Launcher System Following Armenia's Purchase

A senior French army official has indicated an interest in the Indian-made Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems, a significant development…

13 November 2024

Salamis Shipyards Wins Six-Year Frigate Maintenance Contract

ATHENS – Salamis Shipyards has secured a significant six-year contract with French naval group, Naval Group, for the ongoing maintenance…

10 November 2024

World Leaders React to Trump's Return to the White House

World leaders offered a range of reactions to Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, from reaffirmations of strong…

6 November 2024

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