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Greece has the most expensive housing in EU in relation to income

April 2, 2023 Economy, FEATURED 2

Greece has the most expensive housing in Europe in relation to income, a research conducted by non-governmental organization diaNEOSis has shown. The research records the “acute”, as it is characterized, housing problem in the country as well, through a historical review of the main causes that caused it. At the …

Laundry detergents sold 361% higher in Greece, finds Competition Committee

March 10, 2023 Economy, FEATURED 3

Greece’s Competition Committee showed “red card” to multinationals Unilever and P&G because their laundry detergents are sold up to 361% more expensive in Greece than in other EU countries. A price survey conducted by the C.C. in Greece and the rest of the EU countries have showed that ;aundry products …

Ermou street in Athens among 15 most expensive retail in the world

November 25, 2022 Economy Comments Off on Ermou street in Athens among 15 most expensive retail in the world

Ermou street in downtown Athens is the 14th most expensive shopping street in the world, up one spot compared to pre-pandemic levels. The most expensive shopping street in the world for 2022 is New York’s Fifth Avenue, The rent in the biggest Greek commercial square for high-end shops is currently …

Greece has slowest fixed internet in Europe and one of the most expensive

September 15, 2022 FEATURED, Tech 9

Greece has the slowest fixed internet in Europe, despite the significant investments that have been made in recent years, while internet services remain among the most expensive in relation to people’s incomes, according to the annual report on the digital quality of life, compiled by cyber security company Surfshark. The …

Greeks slam Athens Mayor for 17-min event with Rouvas without audience at €215,000

December 23, 2021 Greece, Politics Comments Off on Greeks slam Athens Mayor for 17-min event with Rouvas without audience at €215,000

Fun fact, public money and outrage: The Mayor of Athens will spend 217.000 euros for a 17 minutes long New Year Eve gig by Greek singer Sakis Rouvas.The event will take place without audience and in the parking area of Lycabettus hill off the center of the city. The decision …

“Expensive heating oil protects the environment,” says ex FinMin Tsakalotos

October 15, 2019 Economy 2

“Expensive heating oil helps protect the environment,” SYRIZA MP and former Finance Minister, Euclid Tsakalotos said on Tuesday. Tsakalotos was trying to justify the Extra Consumption Fee on heating oil imposed by the SYRIZa government in 2015. A truly awkward effort to justify the unjustifiable by a left-wing lawmaker who …

Greeks pay the most expensive mobile internet

April 26, 2019 Economy 2

Greek consumers pay the seventh highest charges in the world to buy a gigabyte of data to surf the internet on their phone, according to a survey conducted by British company Cable in 230 countries. The nominal price of 1 GB in Greece reaches up to 28.93 euros, while the …

Corfu is top destination for British tourists but also an expensive one

February 1, 2019 Tourism Comments Off on Corfu is top destination for British tourists but also an expensive one

Corfu is the most popular holiday destination in Europe in 2019 for Britons but also an expensive one, a survey by the Post Office Travel Money has found. The survey is based on the prices of 8 major products purchased by British tourists in the holiday destination.That is the total …

Eurostat: Food Prices in Greece remain high despite disposable income -25% (infographic)

June 21, 2016 Economy 11

This is something that every Greek has been wondering about: that despite the austerity cuts in incomes, pensions and wages, the prices for consumer goods remain high. A little much too high are the food prices and in some items one would think that Greeks pay gold to buy eggs, …

Church Heritage project for €2.5 million? “No, thanks,” says Archbishop Ieronymos

July 19, 2013 Very Mix Comments Off on Church Heritage project for €2.5 million? “No, thanks,” says Archbishop Ieronymos

It’s the same old mentality that rules here: get as much public money as possible. It’s the same old mentality that prevails here and makes us, average Greeks believe that “nothing will change in this country.” In times of harshest austerity with families unable to feed their kids and patients …

Scientists confirm! “Austerity is too bad for your health”

April 29, 2013 Society 1

Scientists confirm what we already know: that recession-driven austerity measures are not just bad for your wealth, they are also harming your health. It’s not only that your pockets are robbed causing sleepless nights, depression and heart attacks. The austerity cuts that primarily target the health sector boost infectious diseases …

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