
Greece’s short-term rental sector continues its robust growth in 2025
In April 2025, Greece recorded 1,008,000 short-term rental beds, a 72,000 increase from 936,000 in April 2024. The first quarter also showed consistent growth
In April 2025, Greece recorded 1,008,000 short-term rental beds, a 72,000 increase from 936,000 in April 2024. The first quarter also showed consistent growth
A new European Parliamentary Research Service report shows that EU Member States collectively raised their defense spending from €218 billion in 2021 to €326 billion in 2024 — a 30% increase in real terms. But Greece, long accustomed to maintaining high defense outlays, stands out not just for meeting the 2% benchmark, but for consistently exceeding it — even during the depths of its financial crisis.
Titled “Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stability,” the debate will bring together global leaders and experts for a strategic exchange of views on tackling the rising threats facing the world’s seas.
The findings, unveiled by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, highlight severe challenges driven by tourism, agriculture, and aging infrastructure.
The figures signal a strong travel demand across Europe, with Greece leading the pack among top markets.
The report revealed that the aggregate sum of these arrears amounted to €3.2 billion in 2024 from 2,593,285 electricity meters, meaning 32 percent of consumers—roughly one in three—have failed to pay their electricity providers.