Smart Regions
Ai Stratis, Greece’s pioneer in energy self-sufficiency with renewable
In partnership with the European Commission
In ten months, the small island of Agios Efstratios has gone from relying entirely on fossil fuels to producing more than 90% of its electricity from renewable sources. Thanks to an EU-funded project, this volcanic island is now self-sufficient with green energy.
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Travel News
Santorini: Wine, gastronomy and experiences beyond the famous sunsets
At the October tourism forum, GNTO representatives presented the travel preferences of tourists from key European markets, and local authorities are preparing 32 short videos to highlight lesser-known aspects of the Greek island.
Europe News
Rubio urges Europe to take on more defence responsibility
The US secretary of state held talks on energy, military cooperation and regional security, pointing to Greece as an example of higher defence spending. The agenda also included LNG, F-35s, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Strait of Hormuz.
Europe News
Greece pitches suspending EU right to asylum during migration crises
A special regime would be activated in case of a rapid increase in arrivals and migrants flows used as a hybrid threat by third countries. Several EU governments seem open to the proposal, which could feature in the Commission’s new Emergency Response.
Europe News
Greece urges EU to loosen fiscal rules as energy crisis deepens
High energy prices and military escalation at energy facilities in the Middle East prompted Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to ask Brussels for greater fiscal flexibility. Greece has the largest debt among EU countries and is heading to polls in 2027.
