Greece ranked third in the EU for ordering non-EU citizens to leave its territory in Q2 2024, with 6,555 individuals affected. Across the EU, 96,115 non-EU citizens were ordered to leave, with a notable decrease compared to earlier in the year. Returns to third countries also dropped slightly, though they rose compared to the same period in 2023.
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While most EU countries saw agricultural prices drop in Q2 2024, Greece experienced an 8% increase, driven by supply shortages and rising costs in key products like olive oil. This contrasts with the EU-wide trend of declining input costs and highlights growing economic pressure on Greek farmers and consumers.
In Q2 2024, Greece saw a 9.2% increase in apartment prices from the previous year, according to Bank of Greece data. New apartments rose by 10.7%, and older ones by 8.3%. Prices were up 12.1% in Thessaloniki and 9.1% in Athens. This trend follows a 13.8% annual rise in 2023.
Greece led Europe in tourist spending during Q2 2024, with a 25% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the European Travel Commission. The "European Tourism Trends & Prospects" report highlights Greece and Spain's significant inbound spending growth, driven by robust intra-regional travel.
Aegean Airlines is reporting strong growth in passenger numbers for the second quarter of 2024. The airline carried 4.4 million passengers, a significant increase over the previous year, fueled by expanded service at both Athens and Thessaloniki airports.