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Controlled exploitation
Greece should not stop developing its tourism sector, but the rules concerning the protection of the country's natural and cultural resources must be respected and upheld.
Accomplishing this combination of exploitation with rules can be achieved faster and more efficiently if we employ new technologies.
A Peanut and Farlie campaign
The most recent survey by Dianeosis on "What Greeks believe" includes the question: What do you think Greece will look like in 10 years' time? More than half of the respondents said they think the country will have a lot more immigrants and that citizens will be more tolerant of diversity.
First list of Egyptian workers presented
The first list of 2,400 Egyptian nationals who will work in Greece was received from the Egyptian government by Migration and Asylum Minister Dimitris Kairidis during his visit to the country on Friday.
Mitsotakis concerned over name of North Macedonia
In the wake of the nationalist VMRO electoral victory in North Macedonia, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday that he is following with "concern some of the statements made by party officials" regarding their pledges not to honor the Prespes name agreement of 2018 that settled the dispute with Greece over the country's name.
Greece marks 50th anniversary of Eurovision contest participation
The two Swedish presenters Petra Mede and Malin Akerman prepare for Saturday's final of the Eurovision song contest's 68th edition in Malmo. It will mark the 50th anniversary of the first Greek participation in 1974. Greece is participating with "Zari," performed by Marina Satti.
Doc shines light on the overlooked Greek female Gastarbeiter
In post-civil war Greece of the 1950s and 1960s, poverty plagued the populace and migration seemed like the only path to a better life for many Greeks. Among the destinations was Germany, which had entered into an agreement with Greece to import migrant workers for its factories.
Better to talk than have finger on trigger, Mitsotakis says
Greece's relations with Turkey appear to have entered a period of relative calm, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday, ahead of his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, adding that "it's better to talk than to constantly have our finger on the trigger."
Satti dismisses claims that she sought to offend at Eurovision press conference
Greece's Eurovision Song Contest entry Marina Satti has denied that she sought to offend anyone at a press conference with other finalists after Thursday night's semifinal.
Eurovision 2024: When is the final and how to watch it?
The world's biggest live music event involving 37 nations, the Eurovision Song Contest, culminates in Sweden on Saturday.
Roughly 100,000 visitors from 89 countries have descended on host city Malmo during the week for the 68th edition of the competition, which has been marked by anti-Israel protests.
Who is in the final?
Türkiye eyes drawing more tourists from Middle East
More than 100 Turkish hoteliers and tourism agencies flocked to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week as Türkiye seeks to attract more holidaymakers from the Middle Eastern countries.
Forty million arrivals in 2028
Greece is projected to score new highs in tourism arrivals in 2024 and the coming years, attracting visitors from new markets and consolidating its position on the global map, international and domestic analysts estimate.
Greek-Swiss collaboration discussed at Development Ministry
Greek collaboration with Switzerland in the sectors of pharmaceuticals, research and technology, energy, and managing of infrastructure were discussed between Greek Development Minister Kostas Skrekas and visiting Swiss Federal Councilor and head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Guy Parmelin.
GNTO promoting Greece in the Arab world
The Greek National Tourism Organization's (GNTO) efforts to increase tourism flows from the Arab world to Greece are in full swing, with the GNTO attending the Arabian Travel Market trade show in this context.
GNTO Secretary-General Dimitris Fragakis stated that "the Arab countries are the main target of the organization's strategy in opening to new markets.
A lesson in labor
It's hard to believe that the number of working pensioners in Greece has doubled in just a few months. This significant surge undoubtedly stems from workers who, dissuaded by the withholding of their pensions, previously chose to participate in the informal economy.
Labor productivity deficit in Greece
Labor productivity in Greece is about a third lower than the average of its member-states, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said last week.