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A recent nationally representative study reveals that half of the children in Bulgaria aged 7 to 18 have consumed energy drinks. Conducted between June and July 2024 by research agency Blue Point on behalf of Lidl Bulgaria, the study is part of a broader initiative titled #FoodMeaning.

The new zoning of tourism in Greece divides the territory into five categories based on the degree of tourist development. This plan includes restrictions on short-term rentals (Airbnb) and rooms for rent, addressing a long-standing request from the tourism industry.

On the third largest island of Greece, renowned for its extensive coastline, rich natural beauty, and historical and geological treasures, the inaugural event of the “Plastic Free Greece” campaign for 2024 unfolded.

The "war" between supermarket chains is taking the form of a thinly veiled public confrontation over market shares.

It is no coincidence that the war is focused on private label products, as this category continues to experience very high growth rates as a result of persisting inflation.

Excitement over the recent reopening of Cine Paris in downtown Plaka has been tempered by news that another historic Athens cinema may be converted into a supermarket. 

Brussels has called upon 15 prominent companies, including Lidl, Coca-Cola, and L'Oréal, to halt their advertising campaigns in pro-Kremlin media outlets across Bulgaria. This directive, outlined in a letter from European Parliament members, aims to curb the spread of harmful misinformation and propaganda.

The Development Ministry announced on Thursday it has imposed fines totaling 1,380,000 euros for unfair profiteering on 13 companies. They include high-profile companies FG Europe and Lidl Hellas.

When Nikos Veropoulos sold his supermarket chain in Greece to Metro AEBE in 2016, he held onto the outlets under the Vero brand in the Balkans. It was a wise move that is being followed today by more Greek chains seeking to expand into neighboring markets with greater growth potential and a younger clientele.

Retail stores in Greece will remain closed on Tuesday, reopening again on Wednesday.

Some exceptions have been announced, with supermarket chains AB Vassilopoulos and Lidl announcing they will remain open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The same schedules will be generally observed in Piraeus, Thessaloniki, and Patras.

Research toward integrating robots into daily life is being developed by Greek labs and startups. Instead of static industrial robots, which have been operating for years in major industrial countries, research has shifted to so-called collaborative robots, which are mostly employed in services and operate alongside and with people.