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1. One in two Greeks will not go on vacation in summer 2026

   A clear trend of cost-saving during this year’s summer holidays among Greeks is highlighted by a survey conducted by the Hellenic Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). The trend is mainly attributed to reduced disposable income and increased costs of transport, accommodation and food. The survey was conducted in May 2026, based on a […]

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2. Zakynthos Shipwreck: Tourist falls into the void; dramatic rescue (VIDEOs)

   A 22-year-old tourist from the U.S. slipped from the view point of the famous Shipwreck of Zakynthos – Zante – and fell to a depth of ten meters, stranding in in inaccessible spot of the steep cliff. Authorities were set on alert and firefighters launched a rescue operation with special equipment and managed to retrieve […]

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3. Ukrainian naval mine washed up in Crete

   Hobby fishermen in Neapoli region in Crete found a Ukrainian mine washed up on the rocks. They immediately informed authorities with Coast Guard officers rushing to the site. Authorities are examining all possibilities regarding how the mine ended up at the site A suspicious metal object found by citizens in a rocky sea zone in […]

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4. Femicide: Man shoots at his wife, takes his own life

   A 57-year-old man shot at his wife and then took his own life with one bullet in Holargos suburb of northern Athens on Monday night. The 53-year-old victim survived the attempted murder with a bullet in her leg and is being currently treated in a hospital in Greek capital. The incident unfolded under circumstances that […]

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5. Two additional taxes to burden property owners in Greece

   Two new property taxes are scheduled to burden owners in Greece as of 1.1.2027. The burden on owners is estimated to be up to three times the current charge. These two taxes are one for the municipalities and one for the Regional governments. The taxes are to be collected through electricity bills. If they won’t […]

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