The (Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research) IOBE maintains its growth estimate at +2.2% for 2025, according to its quarterly report on the Greek economy, which was presented yesterday. For 2026, the IOBE estimates growth at +2.4%. What does the IOBE say about tourism and services? According to the IOBE’s estimates, inbound tourism for 2025 […]
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Investors participating in EY Greece’s major survey on the country’s attractiveness as an investment destination (EY Attractiveness Survey Greece 2025) continue to view tourism as the main pillar of the country’s growth. At the same time, Greece is strengthening its position as a leading tourist destination, ranking second in the world with 623 Blue Flag […]
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Syros has been included in Travel Dreams Magazine’s list of dream destinations for 2025. The extensive list is considered one of the most comprehensive in the world, with over 200 destinations, travel experiences, and hotels from Europe, America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia, based on their uniqueness and diversity in this year’s tourist […]
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Four new investments worth €290 million in industry and tourism, expected to create 316 new jobs, were approved by the Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments. The fourth meeting of the Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments for 2025, convened on Tuesday by Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, Minister of […]
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Symi has submitted a proposal to the relevant ministries requesting the introduction of a special fee of €3 per person for daily visitors. The fee will collected directly by the municipality, with the aim of offsetting the impact of mass tourism, support infrastructure, and protect the natural and cultural environment, according to a proposal submitted […]
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Overall, international investors remain positive towards Greece in a year when foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe fell by 5% in 2024 – the lowest level since 2017 – and concerns are intensifying due to geopolitical uncertainty and trade wars, according to the new major survey by EY Greece, EY Attractiveness Survey Greece 2025. As […]
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The Greek economy remains robust, continuing its upward trend despite the challenges posed by the international environment, according to Alpha Bank’s Economic Bulletin “Greek Economy” by Alpha Bank, which presents the key performance indicators of the domestic economy in the first half of the year. According to analysts, during the period under review, the external […]
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Almost one in two Greeks cannot afford even a week’s vacation, with the country recording one of the highest rates in the European Union according to Eurostat. Specifically, 46% of Greeks over the age of 16 are unable to afford a week’s vacation per year. This percentage is only second highest in the European Union, […]
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The Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, spoke about a “comprehensive master plan for the port of Mykonos” during his visit to the island. “A comprehensive master plan for the port and all port infrastructure is moving forward. I have asked the Port Authority, the Commander of the 6th Regional Police Division, and […]
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Yesterday, the AADE updated its Guide on the rules for short-term rentals like Airbnb with a new guide-tool that has 60 questions and answers. The guide has new additions concerning property owners, managers, sole traders, and companies that use online platforms to rent out properties, as well as people who own more than two properties, […]
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