Coronavirus: Cohesion policy support measures for Greece approved in record time

These modifications make €1.14 billion available to address the effects of the coronavirus crisis in the Greek economy through the funding of entrepreneurship support actions.

Smart Regions: bringing digital connection to rural areas in Greece

Megalo Papigo, in the Zagori region of northern Greece's Pindos Mountains, is now connected to the digital world, with broadband internet access, along with 5,000 other villages in remote areas of the country.

One year ago, Greece completed its stability support programme

There is still work to do, but the efforts that have been made are already delivering real benefits.

Supporting the development of ultrafast internet in Greece

The European Commission has approved €300 million of public support for Greece's Ultrafast Broadband Infrastructure Scheme.

Did you know that Greece is the EU's third largest producer of olives?

Did you know that Greece has the largest fishing fleet (15 000 vessels) in the European Union? Greece is also the EU's third largest producer of olives after Spain and Italy and is the fourth biggest exporter of olives after Portugal, Spain and Italy.  Greece has the EU’s highest share of government expenditure on environmental protection (1.6%).

Saffron from Kozani, Greece

Greek saffron is famed for its particularly high quality colour and strong flavour. Discover the history and know how behind Krokos Kozanis PDO (Greek saffron)!

New high-quality state schools in Greece’s Attica region

School buildings in Greece often suffer from structural problems and there are also capacity issues. 24 new EU-funded schools in Attica provide top-quality facilities.

EU investments for a new chapter in Greece

Three major transport and environment projects in Greece have received a total of €1.3 billion in support from EU funds.

Greece-Bulgaria: Enhancing hospitals' cooperation on emergencies

Enhancement of cooperation between Komotini's and Kardjali's hospitals and medical staff for their best response in case of emergency issues focusing on car accidents.

EU funding for schools in Attica, Greece

School buildings in Greece often suffer from structural problems and poor maintenance. Also there are too few schools to cater to all pupils.

Together for Greece

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has written to Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, to express his condolences for the loss of lives following forest fires in the country.

Better social housing for Greek districts

The architectural proposal for the redevelopment of the area revolves around upgrading the dated social housing in particularly deprived areas of Greece. The ERDF-funded project will make a number of improvements to buildings and recreational areas in the districts in question, including the introduction of green spaces, coverage and shrubbery.

Western Greece

Better, safer roads in Western Greece and new economic opportunities. €293 million from Cohesion Policy is invested in a new motorway between Patras and the town of Pyrgos in Western Greece. Located on the Trans-European Transport network (TEN-T), the new motorway will ensure faster and safer travel.

Supporting Greece

The European Commission continues to support Greek companies tangibly and help them grow. More than 5,000 companies will benefit from loans under the Juncker Plan.