While the plan signals Greece’s commitment to military modernization, critics might question whether such heavy spending prioritizes defense over social needs, especially post-austerity, and how it might escalate tensions with Turkey rather than foster dialogue.
This platform serves as a key tool in reducing bureaucracy, saving time, and eliminating the need for in-person visits by legal representatives to banks, while also enhancing the reliability of data. Going forward, legal entities will no longer need to manually collect and submit the required documentation that they are obliged to update at regular intervals to maintain a bank account.
Properties valued at up to 500,000 euros that are insured against earthquakes, fires, and floods for the entire duration of 2024 will receive a 20% discount, double the 10% offered last year.
While no cruise company has officially canceled their scheduled stops at the island, concerns remain, with companies closely monitoring the situation, awaiting government safety measures that will dictate how cruise ships can approach the island before making any final decisions.
The 2.3% rate is more than twice the estimated European Union growth (1%) and that of the eurozone (0.9%), according to figures published by Eurostat on Friday. Based on those data, on an annual basis, only seven countries have a higher growth rate than Greece.
Today (Friday): The weather will be generally clear throughout Greece, with some light cloud cover expected in the western regions from the afternoon onwards. Winds in the Aegean will come from the north at 5-6 Beaufort, while in other parts of the country, winds will be variable, ranging from 3-4 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 17-20°C in most areas, and up to 22°C in some inland regions.
