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Turkish Arrivals to Chios, Lesbos and Samos Top 260,000 in 2026
Chios led the three eastern Aegean islands with more than 100,000 arrivals through Aug. 20, while Lesbos recorded an 8% decline from last year.
How Batteries Are Changing the Electricity Trade Between Greece and Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s rapidly expanding battery fleet can absorb cheap power when regional prices fall, including electricity imported from Greece. But the data show a more complex trade pattern.
Why Some Greek-Made Products Can Cost Less Abroad Than in Greece
Recent comparisons found Greek-produced foods and drinks listed at equal or lower prices elsewhere in Europe, though the available data do not show whether the gap begins with the producer, distributor, or retailer.
From Piraeus to Elefsina and Philadelphia: Greece’s Changing Place in Global Shipbuilding
Ten years after COSCO took control at Piraeus, new plans at Elefsina and Hanwha’s expansion in Philadelphia are creating new links between Greek, South Korean, and U.S. shipbuilding.
Greece Approves New Tourism Development Rules for Islands and High-Pressure Areas
Greece’s new tourism framework raises minimum plot sizes for hotels in heavily developed destinations, adds protections for islands and coastal areas, and directs investment toward places with less tourism activity.
Americans Rank Second Among Non-Dom Buyers in Greece Sotheby’s Records
U.S. buyers made up 12% of the luxury brokerage’s non-dom transactions from 2024 through mid-2026, behind a much larger British share.
Greece Is Reversing Brain Drain. Can Its Economy Use the Talent Returning?
More educated Greeks are returning, but many skilled people who never left remain underpaid, underused or excluded from decisions. The crisis-era exodus may be easing, but the conditions behind it have not disappeared.
Greece Retains U.S. Coast Guard QUALSHIP 21 Eligibility Through June 2027
Greek-flagged ships recorded no U.S. safety detentions in 2025 and a three-year detention rate of 0.44%, keeping Greece among 22 flag administrations eligible for the program.
Greece Secures Temporary Exemption for Russian LNG Shipping in EU Sanctions Deal
The narrow carveout protects qualifying prewar contracts tied to Dynagas, caps shipments at 2025 volumes and leaves the EU’s January 2027 import ban intact.
ETS2 Explained: Why the EU Is Putting a Carbon Price on Fuel and Why Greece Objects
Greece is challenging a new EU carbon market (ETS2), which aims to cut emissions but may raise household costs and affect fuel taxes and state revenue.
NBG Warns Air Dependence Leaves Greek Tourism Exposed
Greek tourism is still growing, but the National Bank of Greece says its heavy reliance on flights makes the sector vulnerable to fuel spikes, air disruptions, and pressure from its main European markets.
Peloponnese Entrepreneurs Can Apply for THI-Backed Loans Up to €25,000
Entrepreneurs in Messinia, Laconia and Arcadia can apply through September 30 for fixed-rate financing, training and ongoing business guidance.
