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National Archaeological Museum outlines plans for major Athens expansion
Civil engineer turned museum chief Ioanna Dretta discusses the National Archaeological Museum's holistic overhaul, from a new research centre and public park to reimagined galleries, as design studies for the landmark Athens project near completion
A new era for investment: Three new frameworks are changing the landscape for industry, energy & tourism
The three Special Spatial Planning Frameworks introduce new rules for development, investment, and environmental protection - Papastavrou: “We are completing a major reform that Greece has needed for years”
Environmental Ministry says claims about building 25 meters from the sea are false — What the new Special Spatial Plan for Tourism provides
It does not allow hotels to be built 25 meters from the sea, nor does it make any existing building regulations less restrictive; on the contrary, it adds a new and stricter layer of protection
Future generations won’t be burdened with debt, and dialogue with Turkey isn’t submission, PM writes in Sunday review
Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his first post-summer address to detail a €13bn early debt repayment, confirm the Greece-Cyprus interconnection deal with France's Meridiam and Nexans, and pledge continued support for wildfire-hit communities across Greece this month
Health Minister clashes with SYRIZA MP over Madonna’s Greece visit
Adonis Georgiadis accused Elena Akrita of joining a 'misery gang' after the SYRIZA MP criticised privacy measures for Madonna in Corfu, insisting the pop star's visit brought free publicity and future tourism jobs to Greece
A 14.8% jump in tourism receipts to €8.8 billion in first half of 2026, Bank of Greece data shows
Greece's current account deficit halved year on year to €602.8 million in June, even as the first-half shortfall widened to €9.2 billion; foreign exchange reserves climbed to €19.5 billion from €15.3 billion a year earlier
Athens empties out: More than 43,600 passengers departing from Piraeus for the August 15 holiday – 194 ferry sailings through Sunday
The largest travel exodus is taking place today, Friday, with 30,526 passengers. Figures for the weekend may change due to severe weather conditions
Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism: What changes for hotels, outside-plan development, islands and short-term rentals
The government has released 12 questions and answers regarding the new framework—new plot sizes of up to 16 stremmata, restrictions in the coastal zone, and what is planned for tourism investments
