S&P Global is the first of the “big three” rating agencies in the world who have upgraded Greece to investment grade. This happened late last week, when Greece’s rating boosted to ‘BBB-/A-3.’ This is a positive sign for Greece’s economy and encourages foreign investment in Greece. Among the reasons why
2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of the birth of one of Greece’s most influential and well-known figures, Maria Callas. She was unwanted by her mother, a perfectionist, massively famous, and also infamous for her affair– these are some of the main ingredients of the life of Maria Callas. Despite all
Aristotle Onassis was one of the most well-known public figures in Greece, the owner of a shipping and cigarette empire and one of the richest men in Greece. Of his belongings was an entire apartment building in New York, a Greek national airline, and the Greek island of Skorpios.
Angelina Jolie is currently in Greece for the filming of Maria, a movie about the life of Greece’s famous opera singer, Maria Callas. This Hollywood actress was seen in Pyrgos in the Peloponnese a few days ago at the Apollo Theater. A few scenes were being shot there, and
K-studio is an architecture studio based in central Athens which focuses on Architecture, Interior, and Hardscape Design. The co-founder, Dimitris Karampatakis, joined up to create the studio with his brother, Konstantinos. The team has grown since then to over 80 members and is known for its context-based design which encourages
Few things are more Greek than olive oil. Homer called it “the golden liquid,” and Hippocrates, the famous doctor of ancient Greece, gave olive oil to his patients. Today, olive oil is still a large part of Greek daily life, is one of Greece’s largest exports, and is always a
KKMK Architects was founded by the architects Kate Karagianni and Marina Karamali in 2019. KKMK Architects’s projects cover a wide range. Their work includes landscape and building architecture to interior design, set design, installations, and product design. KKMK brings together every aspect of the building to create unique projects. KKMK
AEGEAN, the largest airline based in Greece, will have its largest-ever schedule this winter, with 118 destinations and 157 routes to 44 countries. The 2023/2024 winter schedule will expand flight paths between Greece and Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Balkans. More European Flights to Greece AEGEAN’s
Today Greece is one of the most quickly growing economies in the European Union. The economy is growing two times as fast as the average in the Eurozone. Tourists are flowing into Greece, requiring new construction. Multinational companies like Pfizer and Microsoft are investing in Greece, and private investors
According to our 2023 data, over 1 in 10 holiday home (12.35%) acquisitions this year were made from expatriates. Greek expatriates of second and third generation, mainly coming from the U.S., Canada and Germany, are making a strong comeback to their motherland. They want to buy a house in order
The island of Skorpios was once the private island of Aristotle Onassis‘, one of Greece’s most successful and infamous businessmen. The island was once known as his paradise and playground where he organized parties for the rich and famous. Skorpios Island Purchase of Skorpios Recently, the island was bought by
The Acropolis has a new ticketing system starting on the 4th of September. The new system is designed to reduce lines and waiting times, and is currently in the pilot phase until next April. In 2023, in the peak months of July and August, the Acropolis had 23,000 visitors per
The antiparochi system started in 1929, and it changed the shape of Athens forever, both architecturally, economically, and socially. What was antiparochi? And why did it become so popular in Athens? What impact does it have on Athens today? Athens City Center The Need for Housing Athens had an urgent
If you’ve ever been to Greece, you know how stunning the beaches are on the Greek islands. Golden sands and pristine waters with the ever-present Greek sun. However, what if this scene were interrupted with protesters shouting through a loudspeaker and holding signs that say “Reclaim the Beach.” This is
DBRS Morningstar, a credit rating company from Canada, upgraded Greece’s credit rating at the beginning of September to “investment level.” View in Santorini DBRS Morningstar Rating DBRS Morningstar is one of the world’s four major credit rating agencies, and it is the first to give Greece an investment-grade rating since
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