Greece faces a growing social challenge, with 26.9% of the population—around 2.74 million people—at risk…
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Greek coffee prices have surged by 18.5% over the past year, reaching a 45-year high due to global supply issues, climate change, and domestic taxes. More hikes expected.
As Greek students gear up for the new academic year, they face a daunting housing crisis. Skyrocketing rents, up 11.3% in a year, and a severe shortage of affordable homes have turned the search for student accommodation into a costly struggle. In Athens’ Zografou, a 50-square-meter apartment costs at least €550 monthly, while in Patras, similar units fetch €550 or more. With limited supply and wages failing to keep pace, families are pushed to their financial limits, prompting urgent calls for government action to build dormitories and offer rental relief.
Greece’s museums and archaeological sites reported strong revenue growth in 2024, despite mixed visitor trends, according to new data from ELSTAT. Museum receipts surged by over 22% for the year, while archaeological site revenues also climbed, highlighting the continued appeal of the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Greece experienced a significant boost in entrepreneurship in 2024, with new business registrations rising by 18.3%, totaling 132,507 companies, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.
Greece saw a rise in tourism in November 2024, with over 1 million arrivals and 2.2 million nights spent, marking year-on-year growth. Non-resident visitors led the increase, while residents accounted for the majority of arrivals. The average stay was 2.2 days, showcasing Greece’s appeal as a year-round destination.
Santorini outshined other Cycladic islands by generating €376 million in accommodation and catering revenue during Q3, despite a 9% decline from the previous year. Mykonos followed closely with over €309 million, while Milos and Paros reported notable increases. Nationally, the accommodation sector saw a 6.9% growth
Greece’s private school market is experiencing a boom in investment as international funds target the education sector, fueled by surging demand and expanding opportunities. Acquisitions, new school openings, and rising enrollment numbers paint a clear picture of growth, with investors eyeing opportunities across the country.
Significant Growth in Passenger Traffic and Mobile Unit Movement at Greek Ports in Q1 2024
In May 2024, Greece’s unemployment rate stood at 10.6%, as reported by ELSTAT. This marks a decrease from the previous year, with 504,924 people unemployed.
Greece’s GDP rose by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching €56.637 billion, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority. Key factors include a 2.2% increase in household consumption, a 2.9% rise in private investment, and a mixed performance in exports and imports.
As Greece prepares for the crucial European Parliament elections, recent polls have shed light on…
The Greek economy grew by 2.1% in the third quarter of 2023 compared with the…
According to recent data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), Greek museums and archaeological sites…
Greek exports reached a new record high in 2022 – jumping by more than a…
According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority, the Greek economy grew by 2.8% in the third…
Some 3 million Greeks, nearly a third of Greece’s population is at risk of poverty…
Greek car sales have fallen according to latest data showing a decline of 2% in…
Both Greek inflation and the Greek deficit jumped according to the latest figures from the…
Α Greek households’ available income grew 6.2% in the third quarter of 2021 totaling 33.52…
The Greek unemployment rate fell to 13.3% of the workforce in November 2021 from 16.1%…
The Greek unemployment rate fell to 13% of the workforce in September, from 13.9% in…
The Greek economy contracted by 9.0 pct last year, deeper than an 8.2 pct estimate…
The Greek unemployment rate eased to 16% of the workforce in January this year, from…
Visitors to Greece’s museums dropped by 97% in June this year. The Hellenic Statistical Authority…
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (HSA) on Thursday announced that Greek unemployment rate fell to 16.7%…
The Hellenic Statistical Authority released new unemployment figures on Thursday, showing the Greek unemployment rate…
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (HAS) released new figures on Wednesday showing a 1.9% growth for…
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (HSA) reported on Friday that the percentage of Greeks at risk…
Greece’s merchant shipping fleet grew by 0.2% since September compared to the month last year,…
