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Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms top the World’s Taste Atlas 2025 List
Among the Top 100 Olive Oils in the World and the Best in Greece - With a 5 out of 5 Rate for 2025 - At the Top of the List of the Famous Gastronomic Guide Taste Atlas

Increases in tobacco prices: When Europe wants revenue…it sucks on the cigarettes
What the increase in the Excise Duty on tobacco products imposed by Brussels means for smokers - The mild and extreme scenarios that could push the price up to €28 per pack - Serious concerns about a decrease in Greek exports, public revenues & a rise in smuggling - Greece is the 3rd cheapest country in the EU in cigarette prices
How the age of buyer-investors is transforming the Athens Riviera property market: 1 in 4 investors is under 40
It is estimated that 60–70% of buyers in this group invest with the goal of value appreciation over the next decade, while only 30–40% still prioritize rental income

From November: Measures to support households & reduce poverty — How families & pensioners benefit, with examples
The plan includes tax reliefs and subsidies expected to positively impact incomes through targeted changes. According to the General Accounting Office, the implementation of the new measures will lead to a 5.5-point reduction in poverty among the most vulnerable households

ELSTAT: Growth for 2024 revised to 2.1% – The final data
Increase of 2.1% in volume terms compared to 2023, compared to a previous estimate of 2.3%

November Pensions: Thousands of pensioners will receive a double payment – What they need to know
Pensioners will receive their regular pensions and the new €250 allowance

The Ilisian: The grand return of a legend – Athens regains its most elegant salon (photos)
“The Ilisian” is preparing to open in the space formerly occupied by the Hilton – The first of nine dining venues will open in November, the new Conrad Athens early in 2026, followed gradually by the dining areas, retail stores, and residences


