Hotel review: Parga Beach Resort, Greece

Parga, Greece, is a delightful coastal town that feels like a hidden gem along the Ionian Sea. With its sparkling blue waters, sandy beaches, and vibrant, postcard-worthy harbour, it’s the perfect place to escape and unwind.  Just a short stroll over the …

Greece to auction 13-week treasury bills

Greece will auction 13-week treasury bills with maturity April 4, 2025. According to the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA), the amount to be auctioned is 500 million euros. The settlement date is January 3, 2025, and only primary dealers are allowed to …

National Geographic Highlights Samos as Greece’s Most ‘Unexpected’ Destination for 2025

Samos. Photo source: Municipality of Eastern Samos Samos, a picturesque island in the North Aegean Sea, has been recognized by National Geographic as one of Greece’s most “unexpected” destinations for 2025, celebrated for its unique blend of natural beauty …

Leaders in Greece Welcome New Year with Traditional Carols

Students, athletes, choirs, bands, and cultural societies gathered to sing the traditional New Year’s carols, or “Protochroniatika kalanta”, to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Tuesday. Giorgos Kontarinis…

Losing your kids to doom scrolling? Greece is building a government app for that

Tourism Bonanza for Greece in 2024 Brings in 28.5 Billion Euros 

ATHENS – Greece’s biggest revenue engine – tourism – brought in more than 28.5 billion euros ($29.66 billion) in a record-breaking 2023, amounting to 13 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP.) The sector is on a path to break that in 2024 …

Greece raises €600 million through t-bill auction

Greece on Tuesday successfully raised €600 million through a three-month treasury bill auction, according to the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA). The bills were sold at a yield of 3.00 per cent, up from 2.63 per cent in the previous auction in October …

More Than 20,000 Abuse Cases Against Women, Children in Greece

ATHENS – Domestic violence in Greece surged in 2024 with more than 20,000 cases of women and children targeted, more than double the year before as the phenomenon has become more prevalent or more reported. That was reported by MEGA TV which also noted …

Why Santa in Greece Arrives on New Year’s and Not Christmas Eve

Santa brings presents to kids in Greece on New Year’s Eve rather than on Christmas Eve. Photo of Santa with girl. Credit: vastateparksstaff / wikimedia commons CC BY 2.0 In the Greek Orthodox tradition, it is not Santa Claus who brings gifts to …

Greece Developing App to Curb Excessive Internet Use by Young People

In an effort to curb excessive internet use among young people, Greece announced plans to launch a government-operated app designed to enhance parental oversight of mobile devices in 2025. Why It Matters The app comes after a recent survey conducted by …