Greece’s tourism sector is set for another stellar year in 2025, with 28.2 million international flight seats scheduled for the summer season, a 4.6% rise from 2024. The UK, Germany, and Italy lead as top markets, while the U.S. and Israel show significant growth. Emerging regions like Saudi Arabia and Georgia also boost demand, though challenges like U.S. tariffs may impact spending, says Yiannis Hatzis, President of the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers.
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Two years after a devastating 2023 wildfire threatened Greece’s last black vulture colony in the Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park, the majestic birds have made a remarkable comeback. The latest census by OFYPEKA reveals a record 41 breeding pairs, the highest in 30 years, surpassing pre-fire numbers. Conservation efforts, including artificial nests and food provisions, have fueled this resurgence, offering hope for the black vulture’s future in Southeastern Europe.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with key U.S. lawmakers in Washington, securing bipartisan support for strengthening Greece-U.S. relations. Discussions focused on Greece’s role as a strategic energy hub, an investment destination, and a reliable partner in regional stability. Gerapetritis also briefed officials on his recent Middle East tour, highlighting Greece’s diplomatic efforts. His meetings continue with further engagements in the U.S. Senate.
Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Alexandroupolis, Greece, has become a critical logistics hub for the US and NATO. While there is no permanent US military base in the city, the port plays a vital role under the US-Greece Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA). Discover the truth behind the US presence, Turkey’s concerns, and the strategic importance of this key European gateway.
PPC Renewables has launched the construction of three wind farms in Rodopi, Fokida, and Argolida, with a total capacity of 100MW. Expected to be completed by mid-2026, the projects will generate over 280 GWh annually and cut CO2 emissions by more than 142,000 tonnes. This marks another step in PPC Group’s expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, which already includes major solar and wind projects across Greece and Southeastern Europe.
Greece will repay €5 billion in eurozone bailout loans by 2025, continuing its early repayment efforts as the economy recovers from its debt crisis. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also criticised the wide energy price disparities within the EU, calling the current market framework “unacceptable” and urging the creation of a bloc-wide energy regulator.
US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt highlighted the Vertical Corridor project’s potential to strengthen Greece’s role in regional energy security during his visit to Athens. He described the project as cost-effective and beneficial for collaboration among transmission system operators. Pyatt praised Greece’s leadership in energy transition and its ambition to be a key energy hub for the EU while emphasising the importance of decoupling from Russian energy supplies.
A new liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alexandroupolis, Greece, aims to reduce southeastern Europe’s dependence on Russian gas. Funded in part by the European Commission, the initiative includes a floating storage unit, a regasification facility, and extensive pipeline networks to facilitate gas distribution across the region.
A study from the National Observatory of Athens shows Greece’s average temperature has risen by 1.5°C over the past 30 years, with northern regions seeing increases of over 2°C. The report highlights that Greece is warming faster than the global and European averages, with reduced frost days and rising sea temperatures contributing to more frequent heavy rainfall and flooding.
Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece signed an agreement on Thursday to facilitate rapid cross-border movement of troops and weapons to NATO’s eastern flank. This military mobility corridor aims to streamline logistics and reduce bureaucratic obstacles, enhancing NATO’s response capabilities amid tensions from Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The site of the Dubyak (Dispilio) pile. Approximately 800 piles, mostly made of juniper and oak, were sampled and measured dendrochronologically. These data form the basis for the high-precision dating of this site. Dubyak is the first archaeological site to be dated to a definitive year using the Miyake event of 5259 BC. (C: Dispilio Excavation Archive)
Greece is ranked second only to Italy according to experiential travel online guide for traditional food TasteAtlas.com, well-known encyclopaedia of flavours, and ‘world atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants’. Join us as we delve deeper into the allure of these esteemed Greek pasta varieties that have secured their place among the world’s best – with links to recipes.
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