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Greek Ruling Party Widens Lead as Syriza Plummets in New Poll

21 hours ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greece’s ruling New Democracy party has significantly increased its lead in a new Real Polls survey, while the leftist Syriza party has fallen to a record low, according to a recent poll. The survey, conducted for Protagon, shows New Democracy climbing to 31.9%, up from 29.7% in the previous poll and 27% before that. The increase signals growing momentum for the center-right party ahead of the next election cycle.
Paris Opera Junior Ballet to Debut in Athens with World Premieres

21 hours ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

The Paris Opera Junior Ballet will make its Greek debut at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron), presenting the world premieres of four pieces from the global classical ballet repertoire. Under the artistic direction of José Martinez, who will attend the Athens performances, eighteen young dancers — selected and rigorously trained — will showcase the next generation of Étoiles.
Athens Airport Taxi Drivers to Strike Over Uber Stand

21 hours ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Travelers arriving at Athens International Airport on Thursday will face transportation disruptions as taxi drivers have announced a three-hour strike from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.The Attica Taxi Drivers Union (SATA) is protesting a recent decision to permit an Uber stand to operate next to the existing taxi station, which SATA has denounced as “illegal.”“Our positions are clear and non-negotiable.
Greece, Germany Forge Closer Ties in Berlin Talks on Defense, Economy, Migration

1 day ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday, signaling a joint effort to deepen bilateral cooperation on defense, economic reforms, and migration policy amid rising geopolitical tensions. Mr. Mitsotakis was the first European leader to visit Berlin since Merz took office.
Greek Artist Honored for Stark Climate Crisis Imagery

1 day ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greek artist Manos Ioannidis has received recognition from the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) for his compelling visual commentary on climate change, employing raw and unsettling imagery to raise global environmental awareness. Mr. Ioannidis was internationally honored for his "Trilogy of Environmental Consciousness," a series of artworks depicting a melting penguin, an overheated polar bear, and a skeletal cow.
Greece Economy Not Expected to Recover Pre-Crisis Levels Until 2030s: Report

1 day ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greece’s per capita GDP is not projected to return to its pre-crisis levels of 2007 until the early 2030s, according to a new report by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). The analysis outlines two potential growth scenarios, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing the Greek economy over the next decade. In its report, the PBO examined Greece’s macroeconomic prospects, emphasizing the significant uncertainties surrounding future growth.
Greece Top Court Strikes Down VAT Fraud Tax ID Suspensions

2 days ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greece’s highest administrative court has ruled that suspending a taxpayer’s identification number in cases of tax evasion is unconstitutional, dealing a blow to the government’s efforts to combat VAT fraud through targeted enforcement. The Council of State (StE) found that the suspension or deactivation of a Tax Identification Number (AFM) constitutes a severe interference with the economic activity of individuals or companies, effectively barring them from conducting business.
Greek Police Probe Mysterious Deaths of Three Family Members

2 days ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greek authorities are investigating the deaths of three members of the Sidiropoulos family, who died within just 13 days in Elliniko, a southern suburb of Athens, in a case that has raised serious questions. The investigation is focusing on a Bulgarian domestic worker who began working for the family shortly before the deaths.
Zakynthos Deemed Europe's Most Overcrowded Tourist Spot in Study

2 days ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Zakynthos, a Greek island renowned for its iconic Navagio beach and as a key nesting area for endangered loggerhead turtles, has been ranked Europe’s most overcrowded tourist destination, according to a new study. The report by "Which? Travel" indicates that Zakynthos has the highest visitor-to-resident ratio in Europe, with nearly 150,000 overnight stays per 1,000 permanent residents — roughly 150 tourists for every local.
Mitsotakis, Merz to Meet in Berlin Amid Eurofighter, Migration Concerns

2 days ago | iefimerida.gr | Anthee Carassava

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin later Tuesday, the first foreign leader to visit since Merz took office, as the two seek to strengthen bilateral ties and address key European challenges. Economic cooperation, defense issues, and migration policy are expected to top the agenda, with Greece aiming to solidify its position as a stable partner in Europe.