After years of stagnation, the great project of exploitation of the port in Platygiali Astakos comes back dynamically. The Environmental Impact Study for Nautilus Project, an investment of over 500m euros, was put in public consultation. Alpha Bank and Piraeus Bank, through Lobster Terminal S.A., undertake the implementation. The project envisions a 350-seat five-star marina, luxury hotels, residences and commercial spaces in 1,800 acres. 800-1,000 jobs are expected to be created. Mayor Xiromerou Giannis Triantafyllakis stresses that the investment will bring growth across Western Greece.

Fuel prices remain above 2 euros per litre during the Easter excursion. The average nationwide price for unleaded is set at 2,075 euros and for diesel fuel at 2,071 euros per litre. According to the President of the Federation of Gasinosellers of Greece, Michalis Kyussis, de-escalation is expected on Tuesday Easter. At the same time, applications for Fuel Pass 2026 continue, with payments made within 48 hours. The submission deadline runs until 30 April 2026.