Real estate news in Greece and Cyprus 2026

Herakleidon Museum branches out

15.11.2014

Privately owned culture and science institution in Thiseio opens annex with photo exhibition

Halkidiki hotel voted best all-inclusive unit in Europe

14.11.2014

A Greek hotel has been voted Europe’s best all-inclusive unit, as a poll of TripAdvisor’s online users showed that the Ikos Oceania Club in Halkidiki is considered the continent’s best and is the only European entry in the world’s top 25 all-inclusive hotels, at number 21.

Government wants to lower ENFIA property tax

13.11.2014

Deputy Finance Minister Giorgos Mavraganis on Monday said the government is aiming at lowering the Uniform Real Estate Ownership Tax (ENFIA) as well as the maximum income tax rate for employees and pensioners to 32 percent from the current 42 percent.

Unlooted tomb discovered in Aigai necropolis

12.11.2014

The archaeologist in charge of the excavation at Aigai, Aggeliki Kottaridi, reported the discovery with a message on her Facebook page.

Tourism arrivals close to 23 mln

11.11.2014

The total number of visitors to Greece this year will end up at around 23 million, according to the latest estimates by the Association of Hellenic Tourism Enterprises (SETE), exceeding even the most optimistic forecasts regarding tourism in 2014.

32nd Athens Marathon from Marathonas to Athens on Sunday...

10.11.2014

The wonderful picture of many thousands of fans at the Panathenaic Stadium, along with the tens of thousands who lined up the course along the 42 kilometers added to the ever-rising profile of the race that as of this year is named “Authentic” to remind everyone where this wonderful sporting event traces its root at.

Galaxidi: Silent eloquence

09.11.2014

When you arrive at Galaxidi the first thing that strikes you is the quiet. The road into the picturesque coastal village at the foot of Mount Parnassus leads you to Nikolaos Mamas Square – named after a sea captain and local benefactor – and the main port.

Decrypting the Phaistos Disk

08.11.2014

Dr. Gareth Owens believes that the Phaistos Disk is dedicated to a “great lady of importance”

Sanctions and foreign real estate in Greece: no reasons for...

07.11.2014

The experts do not share the concerns of those who postpones decision on buying property abroad because of sanctions and political instability. Experience as well as practice proves that these circumstances do not constitute a reason to delay the acquisition.