Alonissos: The No. 1 diving destination in the world
"It acts as a true siren for scuba divers," writes National Geographic
"It acts as a true siren for scuba divers," writes National Geographic
On Friday, Greece’s Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias said that Greece will experience a 20 percent increase in tourism this year. He also predicted a lengthening of the season this summer.
Three Greek citizens, who for the last few days were volunteering in the earthquake-affected town of Armutlu in southeastern Turkey, were apprehended by the Turkish Anti-Terrorism Service.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday spoke of agreements that “change the energy map of Southeast Europe” in joint statements with the President of Bulgaria, Ruben Radev, in Athens after the signing of two memoranda on energy infrastructure with the neighboring country. According to the prime minister, these agreements (which may include the possible construction of an Alexandroupolis-Burgas pipeline) will make the two countries energy providers in the European Union and will contribute to Europe’s energy security.
Banks ought to finance the real economy and small and medium-sized enterprises, "but above all they must immediately contain or lower lending rates" to keep deposit rates fixed, noted SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Alexis Tsipras after his meeting with Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras on Thursday.
The Greek government on Wednesday unveiled a new package of support measures worth 800 million euros aimed to offer relief to pensioners, taxpayers and enterprises hit by a wave of inflationary pressures.