08.09.2023
The ferry route between Paros and Antiparos island could be the first electric ferry route in Greece. Paros is known as one of the most popular islands in the Cyclades, offering one of the highest yields in the country, next only to Mykonos. Antiparos is home to Tom Hanks’s vacation home, where he recently hosted Barack Obama.
The electric ferry project is called “Transport Electrification on Sea and Land in Antiparos” (TESLA). The two islands are not far apart, and the ferry ride only takes 7 minutes, leaving frequently during the tourist season. The project is run by the Municipality of Antiparos and the Paros-Antiparos Ferry Cooperative, with the goal of making one of the four ferries that run the route electric. Next, the municipality’s vehicles will become all-electric. Electric charging stations will be installed in different areas of the island, with the goal of reducing emissions both on land and at sea. At the same time, a solar station is proposed to power four municipal buildings. The ferry is planned to be ready in 2026, and it will be the first fully electric, zero-emission ship in Greece. The goal is for Antiparos to inspire other islands with similar size across Greece and the European Union to find similar solutions. The local authorities also want Paros and Antiparos to become eco-friendly destinations for tourists, so that new jobs can be created for locals.
In 2019, the first electric boat project in Greece was started, researching the costs of electric ships. The project was started by the municipalities of AIGIO and Agios Nikolaos Doridos. They decided to explore converting a conventional ship and estimated the cost at 5 million euros.
Greece’s Saronic Ferries partnered with C-Job Naval Architects to design Greece’s first fully electric ferry. So far, electric ferries are mostly in use on coastal routes. The hope is to create a ship that can travel in harsh weather, which is sometimes true for islands in the Aegean. The proposed design would carry 800 people and hold 90 cars.
The Greek Company Saronic Ferries announced its collaboration with the Norwegian Classification Society DNV GL at the Posidonia 2022 trade fair with a clear scope to develop an electric ferry for short routes in the Argosaronikos Bay region. Saronic Ferries plans to have a completely electric ferry fleet by 2040. It will replace all of its current ships with emissions-free ships over the next 25 years.
28.09.2026
Two important changes were recently announced at the Hellenic Cadastre, which that property owners in Greece should be aware of. The first one involves properties that are listed as “owner unknown” and claimed through adverse possession. And the second one is about properties that have been registered with the wrong area, boundaries, shape, and/or location (also known as “διόρθωση γεωμετρικών στοιχείων”).
24.09.2026
Getting to Greece is becoming even easier, with Transavia expanding its connections from Belgium and France, with new routes to Crete and Thessaloniki and more options for travelling outside the traditional summer season.
08.09.2026
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced series of housing measures affecting property buyers and owners at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
05.09.2026
Greece is entering a new era of property and inheritance regulation. For the first time in over 80 years, the government is preparing a comprehensive reform of the Inheritance Law, designed to simplify procedures, ensure fairness, and modernise how estates are managed.
07.08.2026
Greece is taking an important step in environmental protection, becoming the first country in the world to deploy a national satellite system for wildfire detection and monitoring. First launched in May and expected to become fully operational in September 2026, the new Hellenic Fire System brings advanced space technology to Greece's efforts against wildfires.
06.08.2026
If you own a home in the Peloponnese or have been quietly thinking about buying one, there is some news you should be aware of: At the end of June, a 40-year concession for Kalamata International Airport "Kapetan Vasilis Konstantakopoulos" was signed by a consortium led by Fraport, together with the Kopelouzos Group's Delta Airport Investments and the Konstantakopoulos Group's PILEAS. According to the National Development Fund, which retains a 10% stake in the new company, the initial concession payment is 45 million euros, and the planned investment programme is expected to exceed 125 million euros over time.
In short: Kalamata's airport is set to roughly double its traffic by 2030, with a new terminal three times the size of the current one. For anyone with a house in the region, or an eye on one, that matters.
03.08.2026
A new regulation regarding the calculation of ENFIA (Eniaios Phoros Idioktisias Akiniton/annual property tax) was announced by the Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance. The purpose of this regulation appears to be to address cases where property owners were previously taxed on more square meters than their property actually has. The new regulation, which is expected to take effect in the 2027 tax year, introduces the Electronic Building ID as a key factor in determining taxable floor area.
28.07.2026
As UNESCO recently announced, Mount Olympus – also known as the Home of Ancient Greek Gods, or Greece’s highest mountain – has been added to the list of World Heritage Sites. Of course, Greece welcomed the news with a wave of euphoria, as Mount Olympus is widely recognized for its cultural and natural significance.
