Covid-19 pandemic in Greece: 6,150 new cases on Wed.; 49 deaths, 431 intubated patients

At The Economist’s 30th Annual Government Roundtable in Lagonissi, two of Greek shipping’s leading owners described an industry that now operates in a state of permanent disruption— yet one that is becoming ever more strategically valuable to states, economies and businesses

Dedicated audit teams are scouring influencer posts, hashtags and discount codes for signs of unreported deals. Under a recent tax ruling, the freebies creators pocket in return for publicity count as taxable income. Failing to report them can result in steep fines.

New analysis by the National Observatory of Athens shows that more than 172,973 acres of land have burned in Attica since 2017, with forest losses reaching 38% of the region’s total forest area

The U.S. company is pausing plans to enter five European markets, including Greece, as it focuses on its pursuit of Delivery Hero, efood’s parent company, whose €10 billion acquisition offer was rejected in May

This year the planning has taken on a different character than at any point in the past six years

Legendary Food unveils €40 million revamp of historic Arsakeio Megaro, opening in July

A mystery bettor put roughly $400,000 on Polymarket that Putin won’t finish 2026 as president

The Olympiacos FC president said the proposed 53,000-seat venue could be completed within three years if pending legislation is approved, with the club temporarily relocating to Athens' Olympic Stadium (OAKA) during construction

A Chios conference highlighted how border islands like Psara and Oinousses face vanishing populations and a shrinking pool of couples of childbearing age

A planned facility capable of producing up to 150 satellites annually would anchor the country’s new 350-million-euro national space strategy

Retailers will also have the option to open on the first Sunday of the sales season, July 19, with recommended operating hours between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos says government measures to curb profiteering have reduced prices, while talks continue on further cuts for essential goods.

Nvidia’s newest AI servers use a closed-loop liquid cooling system, doing away with water-dependent air-cooling fans and slashing energy costs

The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the Greek state over actions and statements by then PM Alexis Tsipras, DM Panos Kammenos and Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis. The ruling is deemed significant for defense of the rule of law

Companies are expanding into new markets without traditional offices, using flexible workspaces to cut risk, save costs, and grow faster.

A new online platform allows livestock farmers and approved providers to apply for electronic identification devices, as Greece begins a pilot traceability system for sheep and goats.

Europe’s ultra-wealthy population has grown by a quarter in five years, with more than 20 people joining the $30M+ club every single day

According to the Reuters Institute survey, in.gr, MEGA, To Vima, and Ta Nea rank highly in credibility scores. One of the report’s key findings is the decline in overall public trust in the media in Greece. However, despite the many challenges, investigative journalism remains resilient.