In 2023, EU governments allocated €227 billion to defence, representing 2.7% of total expenditure and 1.3% of GDP. Greece ranked among the top spenders, dedicating 2.2% of its GDP to defence, following Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. The increase in defence budgets across the EU reflects a growing focus on security amid geopolitical tensions.
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Greece ranks 26th out of 27 EU countries in purchasing power, surpassing only Bulgaria, with a per capita GDP 30% below the average, according to Eurostat. The data underscores a stark economic divide, with Greece trailing Southern European peers like Portugal, Spain, and Italy, while Luxembourg and Ireland lead the bloc.
A 20-year-old man, Johann Williams, has been missing in Crete since February 13, 2025, after attempting to summit the challenging Gingalos mountain. Despite ongoing search efforts, including a private fundraising campaign to fund a helicopter search, the family’s hope of finding him alive is fading. Johann’s relatives, along with friends and former military personnel, are actively involved in the search.
Greece recorded the highest rates of first-time asylum applications in Europe at 79.5% according to…
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A French national wanted in Luxembourg for a €5.4 million investment fraud has been arrested in Athens. Philippe Stanislas Antoine Wasila, 57, was apprehended on Monday, thanks to a joint operation between Luxembourg and Greek authorities. He allegedly lured victims into investing in a fictitious autonomous drone development project.
In 2023, Greece reported the highest rate of subjective poverty among individuals with low education levels in the European Union, with 81.8% of low-educated Greeks considering themselves poor. While countries like Finland and the Netherlands reported much lower rates, Greece’s figures underscore the urgent need for targeted education and poverty alleviation policies to address these deepening socioeconomic divides.
Eurostat’s latest report reveals that Greece’s average adjusted annual salary remains one of the lowest in the European Union, standing at €17,000 for 2023, just ahead of Hungary and far below the EU average of €37,900. Despite positive economic indicators, such as GDP growth, many Greek citizens continue to struggle with living costs, particularly in cities like Athens, where salaries barely cover basic expenses. With wages in countries like Luxembourg, Denmark, and Ireland far outpacing Greece, the salary gap in Europe continues to widen, leaving many in Greece questioning the effectiveness of economic recovery policies.
Nana Mouskouri, the iconic singer about to celebrate her 90th birthday, has announced her official retirement from music. In an emotional interview with *Der Spiegel*, Mouskouri shared her plans for a final few performances before stepping away from the stage for good, stating, “I believe I have done enough.”
In 2023, the EU saw a surge in battery-only electric car registrations, reaching 1.5 million new units. However, Greece lags behind, with electric vehicles making up only 0.2% of its passenger cars, significantly lower than leading countries like Denmark and Sweden.
In 2022, Greece had one of the lowest hospital bed ratios in the EU, with only 26 long-term care beds per 100,000 people. The EU saw a 7% decrease in hospital beds since 2012, reflecting a shift towards out-patient care.
Recent 2023 data shows Greece’s AIC and GDP per capita significantly below the EU average, both at 33% less. This highlights Greece’s ongoing economic challenges and low household material welfare compared to other EU countries.
In 2021, Greece ranked among the lowest in the European Union for per capita expenditure…
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Businesses within the European Union‘s education sector have emerged as key players in the region’s…
Electrified railway lines in the European Union increased by 31% since 1990, with Luxembourg having…
Greece recorded the highest increase in the number of nights spent, with a rise of…
Cyprus has emerged as a shining star in the EU’s post-pandemic tourism revival, enjoying a…
Students from the Hasiotis High School of the American Agricultural School in Thessaloniki became the…
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias announced the relocation of Air Force aircraft and members of the…