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Japanese rating agency R&I upgrades outlook for Greek economy from stable to positive
The credit rating will be raised if efforts to revitalize the economy and fiscal consolidation continue under the new government that emerges after the 2027 elections, R&I notes
Feature in the French magazine Le Point on Kyriakos Pierrakakis: “The Greek who wants to wake Europe up”
The French magazine profiles his political and personal journey, from the reforms he implemented in Greece to his rise to the presidency of the Eurogroup, with particular emphasis on the priorities he is setting for Europe
Greek Airbnb prices outpacing the rest of Europe this summer
Average price hits €200 for Greek "Airbnb" listings this summer, up 12.8% on last year, compared with €159 across Europe in July, a rise of 8.2%
Greece’s tax authority clarifies what kinds of money transfers between relatives count as taxable gifts
AADE is now closely watching cash payments, joint accounts and money moving between family members within six months, since this can turn an €800,000 tax-free gift into a 40% tax bill from the first euro
New Euro banknotes: Maria Callas and Evros river represent Greece (see photos of all notes)
The European Central Bank has unveiled 10 shortlisted designs for the euro's first full redesign since 2002, built around European Culture and Rivers and Birds themes, with public voting now open until 21 September 2026
A new cycle of seismic surveys for hydrocarbons begins, with an “X-ray” from the Ionian Sea to Crete
A signal for a new round of concessions with HEREMA’s plan to attract fresh investor interest - The return of PGS and new seismic surveys after 14 years
Historic properties dating back to the 12th century are looking for new owners
From Genoese residences and old fortresses to neoclassical mansions and tower houses in Athens, Thessaloniki, Chios, Syros, Corfu, Rhodes, Hydra, Mani and the Zagori villages, these properties constitute a special category of the market that follows its own rules
