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ACG institute’s report on Greek economy
The Institute for Hellenic Growth and Prosperity, a part of the “ACG 150” initiative celebrating the American College of Greece’s 150-year anniversary in 2025, announces the publication of a new extensive report on the Greek economy.
Trump’s baseline tariff plays to Turkey’s advantage, vice president says
The relatively low 10% baseline tariff that the United States has applied to Turkey could favour Turkish exporters, Turkey’s vice president told broadcaster CNN Turk on Saturday.
Ancient site, modern prices
A week into Greece’s new pricing policy, Acropolis tickets have risen from €20 to €30, with a simple handwritten sign informing visitors.
Fidan: Trump likely to find ‘solution’ to sanctions on Turkey
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said he is hopeful that Trump will find a solution to end years-long US sanctions on Turkey’s defense industry.
Christodoulides and Hajioannou ring NYSE Closing Bell
New York Stock Exchange flew the Cypriot flag together with the US and Safe Bulkers flags on Wall Street.
Greece pushes on with cable plan
Greece is preparing to resume surveys for its undersea electricity interconnection with Cyprus, the Great Sea Interconnector, in waters east of Kasos and Karpathos.
Fatal road crash in Halkidiki leaves one dead, police officer injured
A 33-year-old man was killed and a police officer injured early Saturday after being struck by a truck in the northern region of Halkidiki.
Top court reverses gay blood donation reform
Greece’s top administrative court has overturned a 2022 Health Ministry decision that lifted a long-standing blood donation ban on gay men, effectively reinstating the exclusion until further scientific evaluation is provided.
Group of 58 migrants found on Cretan beach
Α group of 58 migrants arrived at dawn at a beach in southern Crete.
Museums in dialogue
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias on Friday attended a signing ceremony between the Athens War Museum and London’s Imperial War Museum, sealing a cooperation agreement to modernize historical exhibits and boost cultural exchange.
Rocks, humor, tech: Making geology relatable to all
The National Geological Museum in Greece is seeking to challenge the long-standing stereotype that rocks and minerals fail to captivate the general public’s interest.
Caught in net of regulations, fishermen take to the harbors
Greece’s fishermen have taken to the harbors, protesting a new ministerial decree requiring stricter measures on fish counts and the use of certified scales.
MyAADEapp available for businesses and legal entities
The myAADEapp, the official digital application of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) for mobile devices, is now available for businesses and legal entities.
Out-of-court debt settlements expanded 35.7% in March
Successful debt settlements through the out-of-court mechanism increased by 35.7% in March 2025 compared to March 2024.
Shipping’s transition requires upskilling of seafarers
The decarbonization of shipping not only requires the adjustment of vessels and daily procedures, but also the training of crews to that effect, according to Dimitris Fafalios.
Athens Chamber and Shenzhen Federation sign MoU to boost Greek-Chinese trade ties
The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Shenzhen Commerce (FSC) on Friday, aiming at the strengthening of trade and economic cooperation between Greek and Chinese businesses.
Flying start for tourism in Cyprus
Tourism in Cyprus is off to a flying start in 2025, with January’s revenue soaring to 69.2 million euros
As unexplained quakes ease, tourist island insists it’s reopen for business
Weeks after being rattled by thousands of mostly small-scale earthquakes, the island of Santorini, the jewel in the crown of Greece’s tourism sector, is determined to return to business as usual – even as the quake phenomenon remain a mystery.
Santorini earthquake activity normalizing, landslide concerns grow
Earthquake activity in Santorini has nearly returned to pre-surge levels, but landslides are now a growing concern, a leading Greek expert said on Friday.
GNTO secretary meets with Jet2 representatives
Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary-General Andreas Fiorentinos met on Thursday with officers of Jet2, Britain’s largest tour operator, in the context of GNTO’s strategic cooperation with Jet2 and Jet2 Holidays, which focuses on sustainable tourism development and the strengthening of the tourism experience.