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Increase of 11.7% in cruise ship arrivals at Greek ports in 2025
Ports that have long been key hubs for the international cruise market include Piraeus, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Heraklion and Rhodes
First clouds from the Middle East war – Bank of Greece lowers growth forecast to 1.9% for 2026
The GDP growth rate for 2026 is now revised down to 1.9% from 2.1%, as previously forecasted in the Interim Monetary Policy Report published last December – Inflation is expected to remain high at 3.1% in 2026
Airlines sound the alarm: Ticket prices set to jump due to rising fuel costs
What the heads of Ryanair, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM expect for demand and ticket prices
Oil reaches $114, European natural gas jumps 30% after strikes on Middle East energy infrastructure
Strikes on critical energy facilities in the Middle East, as markets price in serious disruptions to global supply
Fuel prices “on fire,” with unleaded nearing €2 – How to compare gas station prices online across Greece
Two ways to find the best deal – Fuel prices are soaring, nearing €2 per liter in Athens
Out-of-court settlement mechanism: Who can save their home with the new Pierrakakis regulation – See examples
Primary residence is protected in the out-of-court mechanism, while the rest of the assets go “under the hammer” – How the installment is calculated – What changes for those with additional properties and for those who own only one home