Greece pushes EU to take tough line on migration

Asked how such radical solutions could be aligned with EU legislation, Plevris called it “a challenge.” “For our own society, the flows of illegal immigrants are very large. I cannot say that we can manage it,” he said, adding that on the island of Crete “ …

A major forest fire in Greece forces several villages to evacuate

STAMA Greece | Strong Reaction to the New €600 Fee per Property for Short-Term Rental Companies

The Association of Short-Term Property Rental Companies (STAMA Greece) has expressed strong opposition to the new annual fee of €600 per property, imposed on companies managing short-term rentals. Full Statement from the Association: "While the …

Third heatwave hits Greece and Balkans

Greece and the wider Balkans sweltered under the third heatwave of the summer yesterday, with labourers barred from work, tourists kept away from the ruins and firemen battling blazes scattered across the arid countryside. Couriers, food delivery riders …

Greece to respond to Libya’s diplomatic notes with legal arguments, sources say

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Greece is preparing a formal response to recent diplomatic notes from Libya, relying on “fully documented, strictly legal arguments,” diplomatic sources said Tuesday. The sources stressed that while such notes have no immediate legal effect …

Leonardo Hotels to expand further in Greece with new Halkidiki deal

ECONOMY [Alexandros Avramidis] “We are in the process of searching for investment opportunities in the hotel sector throughout Greece,” said Roni Aloni, CEO of Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean, responsible for the expansion of the Israeli group …

Boston Museum connects Ancient Greece to modern America

CULTURE [Museum of Fine Arts in Boston] The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston offers an immersive experience linking modern America with ancient Greece. Its 17,000-object Greek collection – among the largest in North America – uses technology, sensory exhibits …

Shake It To The Max certified gold in Greece, continues global chart dominance

Moliy’s Shake it to the Max (Fly), which features Jamaican stars Skillibeng and Shenseea, continues to make moves on charts around the world. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shake It To The Max (Fly) remix by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea continues its …

Rules and Restrictions in the New National Marine Parks of Greece

Greece has taken a significant step toward marine conservation by launching two new National Marine Parks — one in the Ionian Sea and one in the Southern Cyclades — outlining specific rules on what activities will be allowed or restricted within their …

Greece’s Power Grid Stretched as Heatwave Spurs Record Demand

Greece’s electricity system is being pushed to its limits as a seasonal heatwave continues to scorch the east Mediterranean country for a second day, prompting heightened operational readiness from power transmission and distribution operators. As …