As for the whole of last year, the country welcomed 35.95 million visitors who spent a total of 21.59 billion euros, with the average expenditure per tourist being 600.60 euros, according to data processed by INSETE Intelligence based on data from the Civil Aviation Authority and Athens International Airport.

The European Union is preparing for an increased risk of wildfires during the upcoming summer months. As announced today by the European Commission, the EU has already assembled firefighting teams and aircraft to assist European countries that might be affected by fires this year.

The death of Pope Francis has caused sadness throughout the world, as it closes an important chapter in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.