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Moria fire propels migration issue back to top of political agenda
PoliticsGreek Politicswas caused by arson. This has, in turn, fed speculation that Turkey may have been behind the incident
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Building permits rise by 17 pct in June
EconomyMacroeconomyBuilding permits rose by 17 percent year-on-year (YoY) in June compared to a fall of 8.7 percent in May, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Friday showed. The total number of permits came to 1,747. The corresponding surface area rose by 10.2 percent while volume increased
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Defence spending, economic support plans dominate PM's policy speech
PoliticsGreek Politicsin its dispute with Turkey, prompting speculation that he may have had ulterior motives. It was also
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Employment balance positive by 4,342 in August, aggregate shows 169,239 fewer jobs created
EconomyMacroeconomyrecruitments during the period March to May in branches of economic activity that are related to tourism
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HRADF development plan reviews privatisation actions for the rest of the year
EconomyMacroeconomythis year. The concession agreement was signed on May 13, 2020. For the 35-year concession of the Egnatia
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More Covid-19 measures on way for Athens as public concern grows
PoliticsGreek Politicsby the government, down from 84 pct in May. In the meantime, the pandemic is considered the most
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Greece and Turkey prepare for exploratory talks brokered by Germany
PoliticsForeign Policylevel is still quite fluid and it is widely expected that the imminent European Council may not end up
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Apartment prices rise by 4.1 pct in Q2
EconomyMacroeconomy(YoY) in June compared to a fall of 8.7 percent in May according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority
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Athens "Great Walk" plan scaled back amid criticism
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAn ambitious plan to pedestrianise large sections of Athens city centre has been scaled back drastically following a slew of criticism from the public and some urban planners. The “Great Walk” which was launched by Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis in May as a major urban intervention initially enjoyed
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EU migration pact meets with lukewarm reception in Athens
PoliticsGreek Politicsappeals from all sides for an EU intervention in the immediate aftermath of the Moria fire. It may
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