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Hellenic Train denies disinvestment rumors

Hellenic Train, the Italian state-owned operator of Greece's railway, has denied reports that it is planning to divest from Greece.

"Following a rumor that circulated in recent days in a section of the press, Hellenic Train categorically denies any disinvestment from Greece," the company said in a statement.

The Governor: Ioannis Kapodistrias | Athens | March 21

The Demos Center (17B Ipitou, Plaka), part of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at Deree - The American College of Greece, will be hosting "The Governor: Ioannis Kapodistrias + The Making of Modern Hellas," a discussion about Ioannis Kapodistrias' diplomatic finesse, administrative acumen, and cultural contributions, illuminating his pivotal role in shaping the Greek natio

Germany to play Ukraine and Greece in last friendlies before Euro 2024

Hosts Germany will play two friendly matches against Ukraine and Greece in June days before the start of the European championships on home soil, the team said on Tuesday.

The Germans will host Ukraine in Nuremberg on June 3 before taking on Greece in Moenchengladbach four days later. Euro 2024 kicks off on June 14 with Germany facing Scotland in their first Group A match.

Accommodation revenues rise almost 12% in January

Turnover in Greece's businesses that provide accommodation showed an 11.9% growth year-on-year in January, amounting to 94,097,348 euros, compared to €84,061,799 in January 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

This is likely the effect of the expansion of the Greek tourism season, as the country aspires to become a 12-month destination.

The rise of Greek Solution, the far right and European elections

The rise of the far right nationalist party Greek Solution is attracting the interest of many who follow Greek politics, especially due to its approach to issues like Athens' support for Ukraine. If Greek Solution's growing appeal in the opinion polls continues ahead of European elections in June, it could even end up in third place.

Golden Visa: At €800,000 for Attica, Thessaloniki and major islands

With purchases of properties over 120 sq.m. in the regions of Attica and Thessaloniki, in Mykonos, Santorini and on islands with a population of over 3,000 inhabitants - The limit is 400,000 in the rest of Greece - Stricter conditions for Golden Visa - All changes for Airbnb rentals

Defense, competitiveness and food security are Europe’s ‘big issues,’ says Greek PM

With Europeans set to elect a new EU Parliament in June, the bloc needs to focus on defense cooperation, boosting its competitiveness against top global players and ensuring its food security, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said, outlining the three "big issues" that lie ahead for the bloc. 

Joint program explores measures to reduce wildfire risk, emissions

Greece, France, and Montenegro have joined forces in a scientific program dubbed MediterRE3 that is aimed at adopting management practices to reduce the risk and extent of wildfires, as well as the resulting carbon emissions.

Holidaymakers returning to the capital

Athenians who took advantage of the extended weekend have been returning to the capital area causing slowdowns in both major highways leading into the capital area from the Peloponnese and Central Greece, respectively, police say.

To alleviate traffic delays, authorities have banned truck weighing more than 3.5 tons from the highway sections moving into Athens until 9 p.m. Monday.

Greeks turn to private-label, domestic brands in response to inflation, survey shows

Greek consumers are increasingly turning to private label products as they strive to lower their supermarket bills in the face of persistently high prices, according to an annual phone survey conducted in January 2024 by the Marketing Lab of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), using a random sample of 1880 households.

Foreign minister says Greece fully supports humanitarian corridor for Gaza

Greece will continue to fully support the maritime corridor offering aid to besieged Palestinians in Gaza, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Monday,  in a doorstep statement as he arrived for the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting on Monday.

One person charged for 2023 killing of dog in Arachova

A prosecutor has filed charges against an unnamed individual over the killing and torture of an eight-year-old Husky named Oliver in the popular winter resort town of Arachova, central Greece, in November last year.

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