Greek unemployment rate drops to 23.4 percent in June
Greece's unemployment rate dropped to 23.4 percent in June, compared to 24.9 percent in June 2015, the Hellenic Statistical Authority, ELSTAT, announced on Thursday.
Kountoura points to alternative tourism as next big thing
Adventure tourism is the next big thing, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, who added that tapping into new markets will take Greece one step closer to achieving the goals set for the next year.
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Greek island VAT hike not paying off
The increase in value-added tax (VAT) on Greek islands has not paid off, according to comparative data examining VAT revenues at 20 island destinations, including the country’s two largest islands Crete and Evia, tabled in parliament last week.
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos