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Greeks choose budget travel as summer holiday costs climb

Around half of Greeks plan to reduce spending on summer holidays this year, as rising costs continue to squeeze household budgets, Greek financial newspaper Naftemporiki reported on Wednesday, citing a survey by the Hellenic Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA).

27 May 2026-23:05
Yen jumps sharply vs dollar on intervention speculation

The Japanese yen strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar on Friday afternoon, briefly reaching the mid-155 range from the lower 157 level, in a volatile session during Japan’s Golden Week holiday period.

01 May 2026-13:39
Staycations on the rise for French travelers this summer - VIDEO

30 Apr 2026-09:51
Kim Jong-un watches artillery drills on major North Korean holiday

On April 16, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended an artillery firing competition celebrating the country's most significant national holiday, once again bypassing the customary visit to a major state mausoleum.

17 Apr 2026-01:54
Russia and Ukraine commit to 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter, with the pause in fighting to run from 4pm on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.

10 Apr 2026-10:55
President Aliyev makes Novruz holiday post on social media accounts - PHOTO

20 Mar 2026-22:17
First VP Mehriban Aliyeva makes post on Novruz holiday - PHOTO

20 Mar 2026-20:51
Baku hosts Serbia’s Statehood Day event

14 Feb 2026-17:58
Bangladesh sets 3-day holiday for election, referendum

26 Jan 2026-19:55
Why the Nintendo Switch keeps topping gift search rankings

25 Dec 2025-23:47

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