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Greece’s Bold Tax Breaks for Defense Investors Could Reshape US–Greece Ties
Greece has unveiled sweeping tax breaks to lure defense and aerospace investors. The plan could deepen US–Greece security ties and create new opportunities for the Greek-American community.
Greece Is Building Satellites. And This Time, It’s the Real Thing.
It once sounded impossible, but Greece is now designing and building real satellites. With launches starting at the end of 2025, the program is training engineers, bringing talent back home, and giving the country its…
From the Paralia to the Office: How Greece Ended Up with Europe’s Longest Workdays
Greeks work more hours than anyone else in the EU, averaging nearly 40 a week. New laws now allow six-day weeks and even 13-hour days in some sectors, sparking debate over whether this is resilience…
Greece Becomes a Digital Gateway: Inside the Country’s Data Center Boom
Greece is quickly turning into a digital hub. With submarine cables, billion-euro investments, and new data centers in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Crete, the country is positioning itself as a technology gateway between Europe, Asia, and…
You Don’t Have to Choose Between Ambition and Belonging: Why More Greeks Abroad Are Moving Back Without Starting Over
More Greeks abroad are finding ways to return without starting over. Remote work, new visas, and programs like Rebrain Greece are making it possible to build a life in Greece while keeping global careers and…
Driving Your Car in Greece Without Paying Import Taxes: Who Can and Who Cannot
Thinking of bringing your car to Greece for the summer? The rules are strict. Temporary import is allowed for up to six months, but only if you meet residency and usage requirements. Breaking them can…
What Greece’s Electricity Price Swings Can Tell the Philly Region
Greece is curtailing record amounts of renewable electricity as midday supply pushes wholesale prices toward zero. PJM faces its own late-day pressures, but the price pattern serving the Philadelphia region remains different.
How Greece Quietly Became A Global Player In Drone Technology
Greek drone makers ALTUS-LSA, Delian and Velos Rotors are gaining global attention in defense, surveillance, rescue and dual-use UAV technology, positioning Greece as an emerging aerospace innovator.
The Summer Hustle: How Greece’s Young Seasonal Workers Keep The Tourist Machine Running
Behind Greece’s record tourism season, young seasonal workers carry the workload. Long hours, low pay, and uncertain conditions define a summer economy few visitors see.
Greek Gallium: The Strategic Metal Powering Europe’s Energy Future
In the hills of Viotia and the valleys of Phocis, something significant is happening. What looks at first like ordinary bauxite mining is actually the beginning of a much larger shift. Deep within these rocks…
The Greek Tech Team That Gave Birth to ‘Our Own ChatGPT’
It all started with a snarky tweet that stung the researchers’ pride. “What are those people at Athena Research Center doing? Aren’t they going to make a Greek language model already?” Those dismissive words from…
From Local Delicacy To Global Obsession: How A Greek Family Conquered The World Of Dolmades
A family-run Greek company has dominated globally with dolmades – hand-rolled, stuffed grape leaves – transforming them from a local delicacy to an international phenomenon. For decades, Greece has struggled to protect or add value…
