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In Nicosia, Kyriakos Pierrakakis for Eurogroup, ECOFIN: housing and the impact of the Middle East crisis on the agenda
Affordable housing will be a central topic on the Eurogroup agenda, following an initiative by Kyriakos Pierrakakis to highlight the housing issue as one of Europe’s top social and economic challenges
Helleniq Energy: No shortages of aviation fuel expected, even at the peak of the summer season
In a written statement to Bloomberg, the company said it has surplus production of diesel, gasoline, naphtha, and jet fuel, while demand is being fully covered and reserves are being increased for additional security.
Brake on new wind farms with the new spatial plan for renewables: Cyclades excluded, restrictions on islands, mountain peaks above 1,200 meters, and protected areas
Andros and Naxos remain the only exceptions in the Cyclades, while wind turbines will only be allowed on 15 large islands. Broad restrictions are also being imposed on forests and Natura-protected areas. Mature projects totaling more than 50 GW remain unaffected
Eurostat: Inflation in Greece confirmed at 4.6% in April
Inflation in the euro area reached 3% and in the European Union 3.2%
The real estate market: How much the boundless, ultra-luxurious blue of the Aegean and Ionian costs
Villas and simple seaside homes with sea views sold by major international real estate agencies - The Cyclades and the Ionian Islands attract the highest demand - Prices range from €1.2 million up to €16 million - Infinity pools and panoramic horizons increase property values
4-day work: The country that increased its GDP by 4.1% without reducing wages and productive hours
Iceland has universally implemented the 4-day working week without a pay cut, recording growth, low unemployment and significant improvements in workers' mental health and productivity
The secrets of the new “Renovate” program: Subsidies of up to 95% — but with a rent freeze for 3 years
The program will first open for vacant homes entering the rental market with a mandatory 5-year lease — eligibility platform launches in early June, while applications for renovations of up to €36,000 open in September
