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![The old municipal hospital of Patras is being renovated The old municipal hospital of Patras is being renovated](/media/blog/nosokomeio patras.jpg?width=1024&height=480&rmode=crop&quality=75&format=jpg&token=aFeh5jvY9uZydUiAe844YQV%2F0UNSuhy3OHHZjnqgbDU%3D)
The budget for the project is 10,696,860 euros and has been included in the public investment program.
![Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis closed for refurbishment works Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis closed for refurbishment works](/media/blog/kazatzakis.jpg?width=1024&height=480&rmode=crop&quality=75&format=jpg&token=aFeh5jvY9uZydUiAe844YQV%2F0UNSuhy3OHHZjnqgbDU%3D)
Airliners have increased their routes to and from Chania and Sitia airports to better serve passengers.
Aro Palace features 189 guest rooms and suites and a further 67 executive rooms and suites, a spa, bars, and business lounges.
![American households up their investments in REITs by 12% in 2023 American households up their investments in REITs by 12% in 2023](/media/housing.png?width=1024&height=480&rmode=crop&quality=75&format=jpg&token=aFeh5jvY9uZydUiAe844YQV%2F0UNSuhy3OHHZjnqgbDU%3D)
The most recent increase in Americans with REITs is predominantly fueled by the increase in equity investment since the pandemic, along with an increased share in target date funds.
![The European Commission expects Greek economy to expand further in 2025 The European Commission expects Greek economy to expand further in 2025](/media/blog/ECONOMY_anaptyxi.jpg?width=1024&height=480&rmode=crop&quality=75&format=jpg&token=aFeh5jvY9uZydUiAe844YQV%2F0UNSuhy3OHHZjnqgbDU%3D)
According to the latest forecast by the Commission, Greece's economy is expected to grow at a steady rate of 2.3% in 2024 and 2025.