CULTURE & LIFESTYLE
Amazon Plans to Turn Naxos into a “Smart Island”
Amazon's new project will improve digital services for residents and tourists on the island, including recording apps, the use of drones, and a 5G network.
Technology
Google Developing Infrastructure and Cloud Hub in Greece
Greece to be one of the few countries in the world outside of North America where the three largest cloud service multinationals will have a local presence.
Travel
Athens Hotels Nearly as Full as in 2019
Athens, Attica and Argosaronic Hoteliers’ Association releases data showing this year's succes - but at higher prices and with no guarantee on post-summer stability in the sector.
Services
Athens Launches ‘Heat Alert’ for Extreme Weather Information
The algorithm developed especially for the Greek capital will notify receivers about four different risk categories.
Services
VISA to Send 3% of Staff to Greece to Work as Digital Nomads
The multinational financial services giant VISA is planning to send 3% of its staff every year to work remotely from Greece.
Technology
Greek State Aiming to Go Fully Digital
At the Olympia Forum, Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis discusses the expansion of digital public services in Greece.
Services
The Office Version of Airbnb in Athens
In Athens there are already 20 buildings offering fully operational and well-equipped office spaces that can be rented per person, per day or even per hour.
Services
Eco Group Launches App to Curb Use of Disposable Water Bottles
The app shows users the locations of the nearest water fountains in an effort to curb reliance on disposable plastic water bottles.
