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Athens International Airport (AIA) recorded punctuality levels above the European average in February 2026, according to the latest Airport Performance Network (APN) report released by ACI Europe. The Greek airport achieved an arrival punctuality rate of 82.7 percent and a departure punctuality rate of 82.5 percent, placing it among the top performers in the category […]

Portugal’s real estate market experienced a significant boom in 2025. According to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), the housing price index rose by 17.6% year-on-year, up 8.5 percentage points compared to 2024, marking the highest increase on record. Existing homes saw a sharper rise of 18.9%, outperforming new homes, which increased by 14.2%, […]

The booking rate in hotels in Northern Portugal is around 80% for Easter, said the president of Turismo do Porto e Norte. The official believes that the war in the Middle East may redirect tourists to Portugal. Bookings in hotels in the region are “good” for the Easter season and “in line with 2025,” meaning […]

Last year was another strong one for the housing market, as the average annual increase was 7.8% compared to 9.1% in 2024, according to the Bank of Greece’s sales price indices. An important feature of the previous year is the impact that the “My Home II” program seems to have had on the prices of […]

Sometimes I find myself wondering whether the conversation around “moving abroad” is mostly driven by Asians. But the more I observe, the more I see the same shift happening elsewhere too. More and more Westerners — especially Americans — are seriously considering the same path. Lately, you can see it more clearly — more Americans […]

Life expectancy at birth increased in 2024 for the third consecutive year to 81.5 years in the European Union (EU), after declines recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Eurostat. According to data released by the European statistical service, life expectancy increased in 2022 to 80.6 years, after the falls recorded in 2020 (80.4 years) and […]

AIMA will deliver thousands of residence cards to those who requested them, according to DN Brasil. Approximately 20,000 residence permits renewed during the second half of 2025 have already been sent to Casa da Moeda for issuance and will be delivered by AIMA as quickly as possible. According to DN Brasil, half of the cards will […]

Passenger traffic across all 39 Greek airports rose by 9.1 percent in the first two months of 2026, reaching 5,809,923 travelers compared to 5,327,665 during the same period last year, according to data released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the Hellenic Aviation Service Provider (HASP). The figures include traffic from 24 state-managed airports, Athens International Airport […]

As global travel patterns continue to evolve, Greece is entering a new phase of tourism development marked by a shifting visitor base. Recent data suggests that long-haul demand is no longer driven solely by traditional Western markets. Instead, China and India are rapidly emerging as critical growth engines, reshaping Greece’s inbound tourism strategy. Asia’s Rising […]

In recent years, the Greece real estate market has entered a phase of structural growth. Latest data shows that in 2025, property purchase demand increased by 17% year-on-year, while rental searches rose by 5%. From a broader perspective, this is not just a cyclical rebound—it reflects a deeper shift in how people approach living and […]

The Portuguese real estate market consolidated its position in 2025 as the main driver of international investment, attracting a record amount of €3.905 billion. This figure represents a 10.4% increase over the previous year, a performance that contrasts sharply with the 34.9% drop in total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Portugal, which stood at €8.51 […]

A Resilient Economy in Latin America Panama’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience even after the shutdown of one of its most significant industrial projects. Despite the suspension of operations at the Cobre Panamá copper mine in late 2023, the country has maintained steady economic expansion. In 2025, Panama’s gross domestic product reached approximately USD 90 […]

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued its strong upward trend in February, reaching 1.98 million travelers – a 13.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year. According to data released by the airport, both domestic and international traffic recorded significant gains during the month. Domestic passenger numbers rose by 9.9 percent […]

The Global Map of Wealth Is Changing The global distribution of private wealth is undergoing a quiet but significant shift. Each year, a growing number of high-net-worth individuals choose to relocate internationally, gradually reshaping where capital, entrepreneurship, and investment activity concentrate around the world. Recent global estimates suggest that more than 130,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals relocated […]

The Greece real estate market in 2025 continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum. According to the latest analysis from Spitogatos Insights, demand for homes for sale in Greece increased by 17% compared to 2024, while searches for rental properties rose 5% year-on-year. One of the most notable trends is the surge in interest from international […]