Electricity Prices in Greece to Drop 10%–20% in September
Providers cut power bills as wholesale electricity prices fall; Greek PM Mitsotakis’ threat of a price cap seen as ineffective.
Providers cut power bills as wholesale electricity prices fall; Greek PM Mitsotakis’ threat of a price cap seen as ineffective.

The Greek prime minister, in his weekly review, also dismissed reports that a recent labor sector reform allows for the abolition of the eight-hour workday

The irony remains: the country that thrives on tourism often denies its own citizens the very experience it sells to the world

The General Volume Index (turnover at constant prices) recorded a 1.8% increase compared with June 2024 and a 6.2% increase compared with May 2025

Net financing to Greece’s general government turned positive in July, reaching €509 million, compared with a negative flow of €93 million in June.
Greek energy operator DEDDHE unveils a €4.79B plan for 2026–2030, including smart meters and relocating power lines from forests to boost network resilience and digital transformation
The 90s supermodel spent her vacation in the Argolida region, sharing sun-soaked snapshots, shopping locally, and relaxing at a world-renowned spa while also promoting her latest fashion collaboration
Greek FM Giorgos Gerapetritis says Athens is engaging both Libyan authorities while insisting on maritime border talks under international law
Bank of Greece data confirm that visitors spent significantly more regardless of the modest rise in arrivals. Germans, French, Italians, and Americans, in particular, boosted spending per trip, helping widen the surplus.
While Greece hesitates, Europe is surging ahead: the EU targets at least 300 GW of offshore wind in the coming decades—ten times today’s output—and up to 500 GW by 2050
Athens told the United Nations that Libya’s objections to Greek offshore exploration south of Crete are legally baseless, stressing its rights under international law
Fresh produce, affordable prices and personal interaction keep Greece’s traditional street markets central to everyday life, though challenges remain for both shoppers and vendors
Israel is proceeding with its plan to occupy Gaza, despite the internal and international outcry and discontent among its troops – The international community content to limit itself to the role of observing the hell that is Gaza
Once seen as an affordable daily treat, coffee has become a rising expense for Greek households, with forecasts warning of further price hikes in cafés, supermarkets, and even at home
The August lull in Athens offers a rare pause from the city’s usual bustle. Behind the quiet streets and slow pace, residents discover moments of introspection, gentle melancholy, and the unexpected serenity of staying behind while the city hums at a slower rhythm
Football’s “Cinderella of the North” continues to host its European play opponents in the ‘swamp’-cum-pitch of Aspmyra Stadion
The Reef Star is an ecological, architectural, and artistic project by Carlos Betancourt and Alberto Latorre, which will eventually be submerged six meters below the surface of the water in Miami.
Compensation for livestock and crop losses from Greece’s 2025 summer fires will be fully paid by September 30. Producers are exempt from assessment fees, and digital records will support the expedited claims process
The latest changes, effective 11 August, abolish fees for cash withdrawals from any Greek bank ATM and cap charges at €1.50 for third-party ATMs
Greek startup launches premium olive oil vending machines in Athens and beyond, joining Mediterranean countries like Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Croatia in making high-quality olive oil more accessible to consumers
Several businesses were slapped with fines and ordered closed for up to two days
The two islands join a growing list of European destinations looking to ease pressure from mass tourism by charging day-trippers an entry fee.
Beyond criminal charges, the Trump administration is exerting economic pressure on Venezuela. Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has tightened an oil embargo and imposed additional tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan crude
According to the international realtor, the figure is exceptional, given that it comes amid an international environment of geopolitical and economic instability
On average, US households are expected to spend an additional $2,400 in 2025 due to rising prices on essential goods. The steepest increases are expected in clothing, footwear, and household electronics
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