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Foreign Investors Interested in Developing New Resorts in Greece

According to Enterprise Greece, the official agency of the Greek State to promote investment in Greece, many foreign investors in the sector of tourism have expressed interest in developing plots for the creation of tourist and holiday complexes, among...

Fraport Presents Plan for New Thessaloniki Airport (video)

German company Fraport, owner of "Macedonia", the Thessaloniki airport, presented the plan for the new airport during the foundation laying ceremony on Wednesday. The project will be completed in the first quarter of 2021 and includes the construction of a...

Greece to Raise Minimum Wage First Time since 2009

The Greek government on Wednesday tabled to parliament a draft amendment to increase the minimum wage for the first time since 2009, when the economic crisis started. Labor Minister Efi Achtsioglou is to submit the amendment to parliament today (Thursday)...

Greece's Main Opposition Ahead of SYRIZA in Latest Poll

Greece's main opposition New Democracy (ND) is leading governing SYRIZA by 8.8 percent in a poll released on Wednesday by Star TV. The MRB poll shows ND at 30.9 percent followed by SYRIZA at 22.1 percent. The poll was conducted after Alexis...

Dozens of Traditional Boats Celebrate Greece's Seafaring Heritage (photos)

Dozens of traditional wooden boats of different sizes gathered at the Aegean island of Paros last weekend in celebration of traditional sailing vessels. Caïques for fishing, transport, even for recreation docked at the picturesque port of Naoussa in Paros before...

Record Number of Foreign Investors Use 'Golden Visa' Scheme in Greece

Record numbers of non-EU investors are granted the "Golden Visa" scheme that entitles them to a Greek residence permit in return for major investments, new data show. Chinese top the list with 1,395 permits, followed by Russians at 429, and...

AEK Bows to Superior Ajax in Champions League Opener (video)

AEK were outclassed in their Champions League opener against Ajax on Wednesday as the SuperLeague champions were beaten soundly 3-0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. After dominating possession but failing to score in the first half, Argentina defender...

Congress in Italy pays Homage to Greece

The international congress ''Greece, Magna Greece, Europe'' held in Reggio Calabria, Italy, on Saturday and Sunday, will pay homage to the roots of Europe and its founding values. The congress is organized by the Association Bova Life, in cooperation with...

Greece's Tsipras Meets with Commissioner for Migration Avramopoulos Ahead of EU Summit

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met on Wednesday with the European Commissioner for Migration Dimitris Avramopoulos ahead of the informal EU Summit that will be held in Austria's Salzburg. In this context, the two men discussed issues related with the...

'Silver Arrow' Train Sent Back to Italy As Technical Issues Arise

The Italian made ETR 480 train, known as the 'Silver Arrow' has left Greece to return to Italy. The train was presented during the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair as the bright future for the Greek railways with the ability to connect...