Annual conference runs September 28-30
Annual conference runs September 28-30 The Athens Democracy Forum turns 10 this year and is marking this milestone with a rich roster of distinguished speakers, presenting their views on the theme: “A Decade of Democracy: Now What?” Speakers will include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and her Ukrainian counterpart […]
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Insulation key to a cozy home
Insulation key to a cozy home Whichever form of heating households choose this winter, if their home does not have sufficient insulation, the final tally will be up to 70% higher. If a wrong choice is made based on the new conditions created – i.e. if power and a simple electric radiator are used as […]
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Sustainability and shipping on this week’s Capital Link forum agenda
Sustainability and shipping on this week’s Capital Link forum agenda Capital Link is organizing its 12th Annual Sustainability Forum on Tuesday, on the question: “Can Sustainability Prevail Over Geopolitics?” It will be held at the Grand Hyatt Athens Hotel, 115 Syngrou, with the participation of US Ambassador George Tsunis, among others. Then on Thursday, Capital […]
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Jump in short-term rentals
Jump in short-term rentals Demand for short-term rentals in the Greek market this summer posted a considerable annual increase of 61.8%, which ranks it in the highest position among the countries of Southern Europe and demonstrates the recovery that the sector and tourism overall have experienced this year. According to the latest pan-European survey by […]
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Kidot Festival | Thessaloniki | October 8 & 9
Kidot Festival | Thessaloniki | October 8 & 9 This year’s Kidot festival for families and children has grown and is moving to Thessaloniki’s Helexpo conference center, where it will be creating new fun spaces and events. The program includes experiential workshops combining entertainment with education, theater and music performances, games and a playground, talks […]
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Cypriot growth to reach 5.5% this year
Cypriot growth to reach 5.5% this year Cyprus’ economy is forecast to grow by 5.5% in 2022 on better-than-expected tourism arrivals, although the outlook is tempered by energy market turbulence which will sap demand later in the year, the island’s Central Bank said on Thursday. Updated projections of economic output were 2.8 basis points higher […]
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There is no peace without solidarity
There is no peace without solidarity The theme of this year’s International Day of Peace – “End Racism. Build Peace” – carries with it particular resonance for the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Movement. The fundamental idea behind the Olympic Games is to unite the entire world in peaceful competition. Peace is at the […]
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Significant reduction in European olive oil production this season; expected Greek yield up by 29%
Significant reduction in European olive oil production this season; expected Greek yield up by 29% European cooperatives are reportedly confirming significantly lower olive oil production in Spain and Italy – the world’s number one and two producers, respectively – while production in Greece (number three) is expected to increase both in quantity and quality for […]
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Power supply uncertainty
Power supply uncertainty Electricity supply should not be taken for granted for everyone this winter, at least from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. between November and March. The same will most likely apply during some morning hours and this is because the country, based on the binding regulation of the European Commission, will have to […]
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Busy schedule for Dendias at the UN this week
Busy schedule for Dendias at the UN this week Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias travels to New York on Sunday to attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly. Dendias will meet several officials, alone and with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. According to a schedule published by the Foreign Ministry, on Monday Dendias is scheduled to meet […]
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Contractors’ discount is in free fall this year
Contractors’ discount is in free fall this year The average discount given by contractors who discounted public works of at least 2 million euros fell below the 30% limit, as in the year’s first half it amounted to 29.7%, according to the data collected by the Panhellenic Association of Construction Companies. In the first half […]
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Short-term rentals flying
Short-term rentals flying Tourism’s biggest winner this summer appears to have been short-term rentals, as they were the preferred pick of both foreign and domestic visitors. According to data analyzed on a monthly basis by AirDNA, demand (based on the number of bookings) for the months of July, August and September increased by 26.5% compared […]
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Did Mitsotakis kick off Greece’s pre-election period this weekend?
Did Mitsotakis kick off Greece’s pre-election period this weekend? This past weekend Prime Minister Mitsotakis gave what is the equivalent of the State of the Union address at the Thessaloniki International Fair, outlining the key priorities of his government, touching on the economy, domestic politics, and foreign policy. This included announcing a new 5.5 billion […]
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The Politics of Liberation | Athens | Fridays
The Politics of Liberation | Athens | Fridays Starting this Friday and on the same day every two weeks through June, the Greek branch of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (rosalux.gr) has invited respected academics and philosophers to conduct a series of seminars in English on the theme “The Politics of Liberation.” The first speaker in […]
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Mykonos hotel occupancy at 90% this month
Mykonos hotel occupancy at 90% this month Hotel occupancy rates have reached 90% on Mykonos in September, the same as in July and August, with arrivals expected to exceed 2019 levels, Andreas Ferentinos, head of the New Democracy party’s tourism department and former president of Mykonos hoteliers, said on Tuesday. He said that arrivals at […]
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Student housing costs more
Student housing costs more The cost of student housing has shot up significantly this year, with Athens recording rises of more than 53% on average, in relation to 2017, in the cost of rent. Nationwide, prices compared to 2017 have grown 44.5%, while on an annual basis the rise is 14.5%, well above inflation. According […]
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Greek tourism revenues to reach €20 bln this year
Greek tourism revenues to reach €20 bln this year Tourism in Greece is on track to yield record high revenues this year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to local officials, industry experts and analysts. “2022 has been an amazing year for Greek tourism… I’m very happy to say that both branded and alternative destinations, on both […]
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International Propeller Club meet in Athens
International Propeller Club meet in Athens This year’s International Annual Convention and Conference of the International Propeller Club of the United States will be held in Athens this month. Hundreds of delegates from around the world are expected to converge on the Greek capital to attend what is regarded as one of the most significant […]
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Costa Navarino: Increased revenue and new investments
Costa Navarino: Increased revenue and new investments This year, so far, the Costa Navarino tourist complex is running with revenues at 30% above 2019, not counting the extra rooms added in August this year with the new hotel unit, confirming the very good course of Greek tourism this year. More than 80% of the visitors […]
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Inclusivity Lounge at the Thessaloniki International Fair
Inclusivity Lounge at the Thessaloniki International Fair This Sunday the United States Embassy in Athens, in partnership with Women on Top, is hosting the 4th Inclusivity Lounge, at the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair and HELEXPO Forum. The program is taking place under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Demographic and Family Policy and Gender […]
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Putting an end to it
Putting an end to it We often read in the news that a murder was the “settling of old scores.” However, this cannot be used as an excuse for not thoroughly investigating the crime. Many murders with links to the criminal underworld have accumulated yet not been solved by the authorities. The police have proven […]
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Leaving room in Greece for everyone
Leaving room in Greece for everyone Labor Day, this year September 5, marks the “official” end of summer in the USA. Time for schools to start, for people to start thinking about the coming autumn and winter (always cold and snowy in Minnesota) and to look back at summer with nostalgia or regret. Summer 2022 […]
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Dendias: NATO agencies must respect all allies
Dendias: NATO agencies must respect all allies Referring to a message posted this week by the NATO Land Command based in Izmir regarding Turkey’s “Victory Day,” Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias stressed, “The agencies of the Alliance, starting with its leadership, the secretary-general, must respect and honor all the allies and the principles of the […]
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Rising energy prices could fuel social unrest across Europe this winter
Rising energy prices could fuel social unrest across Europe this winter Europe’s wealthiest nations face rising risks of civil unrest over the winter, including street protests and demonstrations, due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living, according to a risk consultancy firm. Both Germany and Norway are some of the developed economies experiencing […]
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Wait … Is this Times Square?
Wait … Is this Times Square? NEW YORK – Adam Alkindi was behind a deli counter near the intersection of 48th Street and Ninth Avenue on Tuesday when he confronted an unexpected question: Did he consider his workplace a part of Times Square? Alkindi, 21, who was raised just a block away, was firm. “This […]
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The Times: Greece overtakes Italy this season as 2nd favorite destination for UK holiday-makers
The Times: Greece overtakes Italy this season as 2nd favorite destination for UK holiday-makers Greece has overtaken Italy this year in terms of holiday preference for UK tourists, with the country coming in second after perennial favorite Spain. According to “The Times”, which cites Civil Aviation Authority figures, 1.33 million British nationals traveled to Greece […]
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Why Peloton is selling on Amazon
Why Peloton is selling on Amazon Earlier this summer, I bought an online mattress – in a boring, conventional store. Let me explain why my personal transaction reveals the shrinking of a Silicon Valley dream. One of the Big Ideas of the past decade in technology and shopping was that far more products would skip […]
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Turning a corner? Greece exits bailout monitoring
Turning a corner? Greece exits bailout monitoring This weekend Greece marked the end of EU surveillance of Greek government spending, a restriction dating to its painful financial bailout years. Greece and its European partners hailed the exit as the end of a dark era that inflicted deep scars on the economy and society, while observers […]
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Russia Says This Ukrainian Female Spy Killed Daughter of Putin’s Ally
Russia Says This Ukrainian Female Spy Killed Daughter of Putin’s Ally Russia says 43-year-old Natalia Vovk, a Ukrainian spy, carried out the killing of Darya Dugina. Credit: East2west N Russia alleged on Monday that a Ukrainian agent killed Darya Dugina, the daughter of ultra-nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin, who is known as “Putin’s brain.” Russia’s counterintelligence […]
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Tourism revenue at record levels
Tourism revenue at record levels Revenue from tourism this past June exceeded 2019 levels and has boosted predictions of a record year for the sector as far as receipts are concerned. While arrivals from abroad in June stood at 89% of those in 2019, the last full season before the coronavirus pandemic, revenue reached €2.62 […]
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