“If the casus belli remains on the table and Turkey continues to promote the baseless theory of grey zones, then it will not be allowed into the European Union’s cheap loan program,” Mitsotakis stated.
The Turkish announcement, submitted to UNESCO, outlines the establishment of marine parks in areas not recognized as Turkish territorial waters.
Athens, Crete, and the Dodecanese lead the way in international traffic growth, according to INSETE data.
Piraeus Bank and real estate analysts point to deeper structural causes behind rising rents—warn of worrying drop in foreign investment.
"Fighting unemployment has been a top priority for our government since 2019," Mitsotakis stated in a post on social media. "This progress is no coincidence but the result of targeted policies."
Severe weather conditions are expected on Thursday with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds affecting multiple regions.
The heatwave, among the strongest the country has seen in recent years, has brought persistent clear skies, minimal rainfall, and dangerous levels of heat stress — especially in urban areas like Athens and Thessaloniki.
“For many Greek consumers, managing a budget on holiday and the fear of unexpected expenses are real sources of stress,” said Eborne. “It’s important for travelers to feel in control of their money, so they can actually enjoy their time away.”
“The government’s decision to establish national marine parks makes Greece a pioneer in marine ecosystem protection in the Mediterranean,” Gerapetritis stated, adding that the initiative has received “broad support from environmental organizations, international institutions, and civil society.”
Authorities warn of unprecedented fire danger in multiple regions as entire civil protection mechanism mobilized ahead of scorching weekend
