Tag #Greece

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Climate Change to Critically Impact Greek Tourism in Coming Decades

A study by the University of Ioannina predicts a significant negative impact on Greek tourism due to rising temperatures and drought, with the most drastic changes expected within the next decade; the study used three climate scenarios and examined the Holiday Climate Conditions Index (HCI) for urba...

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Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing

Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.

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Greek Minister Urges Christmas Storm Preparedness: Snow Chains Essential

Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias warned citizens about severe weather, including snowfall in semi-mountainous areas, expected around Christmas, urging them to be prepared with snow chains and know how to use them, highlighting potential travel disruptions and emphasizing the need for preparedness.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Greek Tourism: Sustainability Concerns and Shifting Tourist Preferences

A recent survey of 1,314 Greeks reveals that 67.3% see tourism as vital but express concerns about its environmental and social effects, prompting calls for a sustainable tourism strategy. Climate change is also shifting tourist preferences, with nearly 30% avoiding destinations with extreme heat.

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Greece to Deploy Advanced €2 Billion Air and Drone Defense System by 2026

Greece will deploy a €2 billion anti-aircraft and anti-drone defense system by February 2026, incorporating short, medium, and long-range capabilities, potentially including Israeli Barak MX systems, to enhance national security and address evolving threats.

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Greece Launches Dynamic Electricity Tariffs for Businesses in 2025

Greece's energy market is changing in 2025: dynamic orange tariffs for businesses start in February, reflecting hourly market prices. The 'night' tariff becomes a 'two-zone' tariff, affecting 1.5 million consumers. Fixed tariffs under 12 months end January 17th.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Trump Appoints Anti-Biden Economist to Head White House Council

Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran, a former Treasury official and critic of the Biden administration's economic policies, as the head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Miran's appointment could significantly impact US and global economic policy.

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Reduced Inequality
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Greece to Automatically Refund Wrongfully Levied Taxes

The Greek tax authority will automatically refund taxes and penalties wrongly levied since December 1, 2014, due to obvious errors, including those pending at the Dispute Resolution Directorate or administrative courts, with a resolution deadline of March 20, 2025.

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Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation

Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.

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Israel and Greece Expand Energy and Security Cooperation Amidst Turkish Tensions

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen signed an energy cooperation agreement with Greece, focusing on natural gas, amidst growing tensions with Turkey. The deal strengthens Israel's regional energy influence and is part of a broader €2 billion Greek-Israeli security pact involving air defense systems, p...

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Turkey's Syrian Activities Fuel Greek Security Concerns

Greece is deeply concerned about Turkey's expanding role in Syria, especially the potential signing of a maritime agreement with Syria that would affect Cyprus and destabilize the East Mediterranean, further complicated by the warming relationship between Turkey and the incoming US administration.

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EU Summit Highlights Increased Funding for Border Security

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, participating in a North-South Summit in Lapland with leaders from Finland, other unspecified countries, and the EU's foreign policy chief, stressed the importance of increased EU funding for border security and innovative approaches to defense, referencing ...

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