Greek homes

Why Greek Island Houses Are Blue and White

World famous destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini are easy to identify in photos thanks in part to their distinct architecture. Influencers love taking pictures in front of the islands' whitewashed homes and blue accents and doors. But why...

Greece Boosting Energy Efficiency and Renovation in Homes

Greece is promoting energy efficiency and energy renovation in homes through its national “Exikonomo” (“I Save”) programs, which aim to modernize buildings and reduce energy consumption. The initiative includes specialized actions for vulnerable households, students, and certain categories of buildings....

Greece Faces Winter Strain as Many Cannot Afford Adequate Heating

New data from the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat) points to a widening housing crisis in Greece, where housing costs now strain households far beyond rent or mortgage payments. One of the most alarming indicators is that...

Greece Tops Ranking of Most Beautiful Houses Worldwide

Greece's houses top the ranking of the most beautiful types of homes worldwide. The ranking was compiled by the UK Estate Agent comparison site GetAgent. The researchers aimed to detect which property styles were most attractive to people. The company...

The Beauty of Greek Doors in Washington Photo Exhibition

The Greek embassy in Washington D.C. is currently hosting the photo exhibition of Dody Tsiantar, "Glimpses of Greece: Door Portraits". The exhibition, which will be on display until June 15, features stunning photographs taken by Tsiantar on her iPhone...

Police Break Up Crime Ring Responsible for Hundreds of Burglaries

  The Greek police put an end to the activities of the biggest burglary racket in Greece. The group, mainly consisting of Georgian nationals, has been active since 2010 with 137 burglaries in homes as well as four heists and...

ELSTAT Report on Amenities of Greek Homes, Based on 2011 Census

Greece's statistical authority ELSTAT on Wednesday released a report on the amenities possessed by dwellings/houses in Greece, based on the findings of a 2011 population census. The report measured factors such as home insulation (external walls, double glazing etc), types...

Battered by Taxes, Greek House Sales Fall Off Fast

ATHENS – Greece's Deep Recession is taking another toll: on house sales. A new emergency property tax in a desperate attempt to raise money has pushed new home purchases down even further, with expectations as few as 50,000 homes...