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Greek Tourism Can Score High with Sporting Events, Says Minister

Major sporting events, such as the iconic Acropolis Rally, can promote Greece as a year-round destination.

Tourist Repatriation Flights from Fire-hit Rhodes Continue

Greece’s Transport Ministry announced that repatriation flights would continue for tourists on fire-hit Rhodes.

Greek Transport Ministry Facilitates Travelers Leaving Rhodes Due to Wildfires

The Transport Ministry is facilitating passengers leaving Rhodes due to wildfires that broke out on the island over the weekend.

Piraeus Port: Self Baggage Drop Off Hub for Airline Passengers Departing from Athens Airport Opens

Flying back home from Athens just got easier thanks to a new self bag drop off point for travelers that opened at the port of Piraeus.

Athens and Thessaloniki to Welcome 250 Electric Buses, Says Transport Ministry

Athens and Thessaloniki will soon be welcoming the first 250 electric buses to facilitate transportation.

Commission: Greece’s Economic Growth Forecast Above EU Average

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Major Tourism Investment Projects to Take Off in Gournes, Crete

A luxury hotel, residences and shopping center are planned to be created at Gournes in Heraklion, Crete, over the next five years.

Greek FinMin Expects Investment Activity to Pick Up in 2023

Investment activity in Greece is set to accelerate this year and next, says Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

Eurogroup Approves Final Tranche of Debt Measures for Greece

The Eurogroup has approved the release of the eighth and final tranche of policy-contingent debt measures for Greece.

InvestEU Takes Off in Greece, Provides Funding for Key Projects

The newly launched InvestEU program, a new EU budgetary instrument, will support key investments in Greece.

Commission Forecasts 6% Growth for Greece this Year and Drop to 1% in 2023

The Commission is forecasting 6% growth for Greece this year, double the eurozone average, but sees high energy costs and inflation leading to a considerable slowdown to 1% in 2023.

Greek PM Announces €5.5bn in Measures to Deal with ‘Hard’ Winter Ahead

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new round of relief measures budgeted at 5.5 billion euros for 2022 and 2023 aimed at supporting Greeks.

Greek Homeowners, Businesses to Get More Energy Bill Relief in September

Some 6 million homeowners and 1.2 million businesses in Greece faced with repeatedly increasing electricity bills will receive double the aid offered in previous months for September.

Greece Exits Enhanced Surveillance, Enters New Era

Greece regained more freedom over its economic policy and entered a new era on August 20, leaving behind the European Union’s enhanced surveillance framework.

Commission: No More Enhanced Surveillance Status for Greece

Greece exits enhanced surveillance status on August 20 two years ahead of schedule and after the early repayment of bailout loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Israeli Investor Takes Over Iconic Kythnos Xenia Tourism Venture

The iconic Xenia Hotel and two thermal springs on the Greek island of Kythnos has been awarded to Israeli entrepreneur Avraham Ravid for a period of 99 years.

Minister: Tourism Driving Greece Growth Beyond Eurozone Average

Tourism is Greece’s “strong card”, set to generate revenues in 2022 that will boost the economy despite the challenges, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Greece Raises July Energy Subsidies for Homes and Businesses

A total of 722 million euros in support to Greeks hit by the energy crisis will apply to all users irrelevant of income this month, said Greece's Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas.

Greeks to Get More Support to Deal With Soaring Energy and Fuel Costs

The Greek government has announced new measures, including an increased gas subsidy, to help Greeks deal with soaring energy and fuel costs. 

Greece Gets Next Debt Tranche, Prepares to Exit Enhanced Surveillance

The European Commission approved the release of the next tranche of debt relief to Greece, as the country prepares to exit enhanced surveillance status in August.