BUSINESS & TECH
Despite Headwinds, New Hotels Keep Springing up in Athens
New luxury hotels continue to open in the Greek capital, with businesses hoping to stay afloat until the pandemic-related slump ends.
BUSINESS & TECH
Airbnb Listings in Athens Drop Significantly in Wake of Pandemic
The pandemic has brought a sharp reversal to the rise of Airbnb in the capital, with many areas seeing the number of properties on the platform plummet.
Transportation
7 Greek Islands Placed on England’s Quarantine List
Travelers arriving in England from 7 Greek island holiday destinations will have to self-isolate for 2 weeks, according to the UK's secretary of transport.
BUSINESS & TECH
European Space Agency Chooses Greece for ScyLight Station
The ESA has selected Mt Helmos in the Peloponnese for the first station of its ScyLight program, which promises to revolutionize telecommunications.
BUSINESS & TECH
Multinational Giant Acquires Greek Start-up Company
Greek grocery delivery company InstaShop gives experts hope regarding the development of the country's start-up ecosystem.
BUSINESS & TECH
Spot a Mega-Yacht? Greek Seas Superpopular Among the Ultra-Rich
This summer, Greece has become a top destination for owners of mega-yachts.
Architecture
Vasilissis Olgas Avenue Given Makeover by City of Athens
The recent unveiling by the City of Athens of its ambitious plans for Vasilissis Olgas Avenue came as an indirect response to the negative reactions toward the works to revamp the city center.
BUSINESS & TECH
Investor Reduces Exposure to Tourism, Retail Trade
Prodea Investments is now planning to build offices rather than hotels in Athens and on Crete.
