Greece

The start of the construction in Greece of one of Europe's largest photovoltaic parks was announced by Lightsource BP, the company expected to go under the full control of oil multinational BP after the latter agreed last November to acquire a 50.03% stake in the former.

It is, unfortunately, not unusual for Greece's unionist instincts to result in one group of professionals causing an enormous amount of hassle for thousands of citizens, with the purpose of putting pressure on whichever government is in power by turning public opinion against it.

The Greek Olympic team, as is customary, led the parade along the Seine River in the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday.

It is the first-ever parade held on the water, with each team having its own boat that follows a 6-kilometer route along the Seine.

A criminal organization that was smuggling illegal immigrants from Turkey to Greece has been dismantled.

A historical exhibition organized by the Athens Municipality, "1974 & 1944: Athens celebrates its freedom" commemorates the 80th anniversary of Greece's liberation from Nazi occupation in 1944 and the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy following the fall of the junta in 1974.

Any issues that have arisen in recent hours are being set aside; everyone is putting on their best smile as we count down to the opening ceremony, which also marks the start of the Olympic Games.

Techniques Festival presents deep house superstar Solomun, who is returning to Greece after four years for an open-air show at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus. With his devoted local fan base, he is sure to make Athens dance once again. Tickets start from 35 euros and are available at more.com.

Greeks continue to spend more than they earn, as Hellenic Statistical Authority data for the first quarter of the year show a high negative rate in savings (8.1%) for households and non-profit organizations, meaning that they spent 8.1% more than their gross disposable income.

This serves as a warning regarding the country's investment and growth prospects.

The French Press Agency (AFP) addresses the issue of overtourism on Santorini, Greece’s “Instagram island,” which has now reached a point of saturation.

The working life of the Greeks is relatively short, just over 34 years, a phenomenon that becomes even more pronounced if compared to other countries, such as the Netherlands, Sweden and also Denmark, where people work for over 40 years.