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Russian ruble recovers to pre-war levels in Ukraine, inflation soars
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The Russian ruble not only recovered to pre-war levels in Ukraine, but also hit a two-year high against the US dollar on Friday, April 29.
The currency has gained ground and is now among the best…
Vacancies remain at a high level
The Greek labor market is seeing a simultaneous rise in the employment rate and!-->…
Exhibition documents the plight of migrant men in Greece
Content of the article A new 'photovoice' multimedia exhibition on the plight of South Asian migrant men living and working in Greece has opened in the Art and Media Lab of the Isabel Bader Center for the Performing Arts. Content of the…
Greece’s economy updated by S&P Global Ratings
Caryatids supporting the Erechtheion in Athens, atop the Acropolis. Credit: Harrietta171, CC3/Wikipedia
The Greek economy got a vote of confidence on Friday from S&P Global Ratings which raised its debt rating to BB+.
"The upgrade…
EUROPE NOON BULLETIN – Stocks mixed, investors await Powell’s comments
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European equities were mixed, dominated by stocks of travel, leisure and construction companies.
France's CAC 40 rose after a pre-election debate in which…
Greece seizes Russian tanker under EU sanctions against Ukraine
As Mariupol's defense was on the verge of crumbling, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed that his forces would put up determined resistance to the planned large-scale Russian offensive in the east of the country.
“We will not…
Transfer of political rivalry from Pakistan to Greece
On April 17, Pakistanis from PTI Greece will gather in Kotzia Square and then head to Omonia to protest the overthrow of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
According to one social media user quoted by Directus, "only if the American…
Short-term rentals set to soar
The short-term property rental market in Greece is expected to see its turnover exceed 1.4 billion euros this year, surpassing the figures reached in 2019 in another sign of market recovery from the pandemic.
According to a presentation…
Energy cooperation with Israel and Cyprus
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The repercussions of the international crisis on the energy market,!-->…
The arrival of a new generation – Groundviews
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It is clear that some positive changes are taking place in Sri Lanka. I am not talking about the difficulties that the country and the people are facing. We all know that no solution has yet been presented or…
Dobrovskis signals Greece’s exit from enhanced surveillance in August
ATHENS — European Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dobrovskis, at a joint press conference with Finance Minister Christos Staikouras on Friday, signaled that Greece could emerge from an enhanced surveillance regime in…
Greek government in talks with US on energy security
The Greek government has held meetings with US officials on energy security issues amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis which has seen threats of fuel shortages and rising prices.
On Wednesday, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic…
Staikouras Says Greece’s Full IMF Debt Repayment is Testimony of New Democracy – Greek…
Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras announced on Monday that Greece has completed repayment of its debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
"A chapter that opened in May 2010, with Greece's recourse to the Fund for financial…
Greece will see the launch of the first drones in 2024
ATHENS — Seeing Turkey emerging as a supplier of drones to warring nations that can even kill tanks from the sky — and with tensions still tense between them, Greece hopes to have its first drones operating by 2024.
The design of…
Germany moves towards gas rationing
BERLIN — Germany began preparing for possible natural gas shortages on Wednesday, as the country's economy minister expressed growing concern that Russia could cut off deliveries to unless payments on existing contracts are made in…
Literature and economics
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Intuitively, the link between literature and economics is not expressly apparent. Following an analysis of the two disciplines, my assertion is that these two fields are inextricably linked. Literature serves as a reflection…
ATHEX: shares relapse
Fears of a further worsening of relations between Russia and the West also sent!-->…
Staikouras: Ukraine crisis will not derail Greek economy
ATHENS – Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, in his speech at the “Banking Summit: Paving the Way for Growth” conference on Tuesday, voiced his opinion that the Ukrainian crisis will not derail the Greek economy. According to…
War hits fruit and vegetable exports
The war in Ukraine hit Greek fruit and vegetable exports, with Russia being an important pre-war export market and Ukraine an important transit point.
But Belarus' sanctions and countermeasures when that country was hit by the EU for…
ITEP: Konstantina Svinou re-elected president of the Greek Tourism Research Institute
The Greek Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) has announced its new board of directors following its general meeting which took place on March 15.
Konstantina Svinou was re-elected president of the institute.
An…
Eurogroup recognizes Greece’s economic progress
Greece's Christos Staikouras (left), Spain's Nadia Calvino (centre) and Luxembourg's Yuriko Backes (right)!-->…
Greek Prime Minister in Istanbul for talks with President Erdogan
CAIRO: A few months ago, Choucri Asmar decided he was not ready to give up hope. He therefore led a group of residents in "a peaceful demonstration to protect the trees" in his neighborhood of Cairo.
Egyptian authorities planned…
Aussies deserve a pay rise — Greek City Times
Australians are hard workers.
From factory floors to hospital wards and office towers, workers are settling in. They go to work so they can take care of themselves and their families.
In return for their hard work, Australians expect fair…
More than 60% of respondents think the government’s decision to send arms to Ukraine weakens…
The Greek people, as polls collected by the Alpha TV channel show, have spoken on several issues, including the government's decision to send arms to Ukraine.
More precisely, 62% see that things will become difficult for Greece for sending…
FinMin highlights continued support to households and businesses
Finance Minister Christos Staikouras told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) that the Greek government is "already doing and will continue to do its best to reduce the negative consequences of high prices".
The consequences of the…
With junk bonds, Greece is a special case
A fishmonger was selling his wares at the Varvakeios food market in Athens yesterday. Inflation spurred by rising energy costs is…
Greece moves to curb profits as fuel and consumer goods prices rise
Greece will set a cap on gross profit margins on fuel, food and other consumer!-->…
war and the economy
A set of pipes at a gas storage and transit point in Boyarka, just outside Kiev, in a file photo. As war rages in Ukraine, damage…
Putin and Erdogan: architects of revisionism
Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Credit: Kremlin/Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0
President Vladimir Putin is now showing the world the dark signs of Russian revisionism by…
Tourism to assess war damage
The local tourist industry is trying to map the possible consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the sector in Greece.
“It is too early to make any firm statements today about the consequences for tourism. Everything will be…
Speech by Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting of February 25, 2022
It is in these darkest hours, in these darkest times, that our thoughts are with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people as they face this unprovoked attack and fear for their lives. We will do whatever we…
Final meeting between Greek and Turkish officials for positive discussions on the agenda
Greek and Turkish officials met in Athens on Monday where they held a meeting as part of a dialogue on the Positive Agenda in the fields of economy and trade.
Specifically, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness,…
Plenty of opportunities available to develop Greece-US relations, says Erika Olson (video)
ATHENS – US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Erika Olson, who oversees policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, gave an interview to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) during her visit in Athens and Thessaloniki…
Greek farm protests are a sign of inflationary anxiety in Europe
Farmer Dimitris Kakalis, 25, fills a water tank in the central Greek town of Tyrnavos on Sunday February 13. Economists, farmers…
Elon Musk donates $5.7 billion of his Tesla stock to charity
The Tesla founder has donated nearly $6 billion in Tesla stock to charity. 1 credit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently donated $5.7 billion in the electric vehicle company's stock to charity.
Tesla's donation of 5,044,000 shares was disclosed…
Failures in plastic recycling cost Greece 127 million euros in EU fines
ATHENS — Failing to meet plastic packaging recycling standards set by the European Union will cost Greece 127 million euros ($143.53 million) in fines for its poor performance.
The EU has said sanctions must push its 27 member…
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Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia will be featured in Hollywood’s “The…
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Thessaloniki and the wider region of Central Macedonia will feature in a new Hollywood film to begin filming March 15regional governor of Central Macedonia Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced this week.…
EIB support in the form of venture capital debt pledged to Matrix Pack
Matrix Pack, Europe's leading producer of drinking straws, has become the first!-->…
Omicron pushes global growth to lowest level in a year and a half
The Omicron wave disrupted activity in manufacturing and services, suppressing demand and exacerbating labor supply problems in January, economists said.
Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson, chief…
Cables take names from mythology
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Energy problems continue to grow
The protracted energy crisis is pushing electricity consumers and suppliers to their limits.
For a seventh month in a row, and despite state subsidies, consumers face huge electricity and natural gas bills, while electricity and gas…
Facebook owner Meta close to deal with Greek startup Accusonus
ATHENS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), the owner of Facebook, is set to acquire Greek audio software startup Accusonus, a person familiar with the deal said.Facebook spokespersons declined to confirm the deal, which the source…
Greek parliament rejects no-confidence motion against government
ATHENS - The motion of no confidence against the government tabled by SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance was rejected on Sunday evening.
At the end of the vote by roll call, 156 deputies voted against, 142 for and one present.
Of note,…
Only one in five can work from home
Ten of the 20 most employed professions in Greece have the possibility of working remotely, which is linked to the particularly low level of digital transformation in Greek companies. In an analysis, the Hellenic Business Federation…
The US economy grew 5.7% in 2021 rebounding from the 2020 recession
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew last year at the fastest pace since Ronald Reagan's presidency, rebounding resiliently from the brief but devastating coronavirus recession of 2020.
The country's gross domestic product – its…
Why critics fear the Fed’s policy change will prove late and abrupt
This caused the Fed to change course late last year – and to do so quite abruptly.“Inflation really erupted in the late spring of last year, and we felt – it was very, very widely held in the forecasting community – that it would be…
Banks will meet their bad debt reduction target by the end of the year
The four Greek systemic banks will have achieved the target of reducing their non-performing loans below 10% by the end of this year: Eurobank has already achieved it at the end of 2021, Alpha Bank and National Bank should achieve it by…
Athens Stock Exchange reaches levels not seen since 2014
The Athens Stock Exchange index reached its highest level since 2014. Credit: ATHEX
The Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) rally that began in late 2021 peaked earlier this week when the index soared to levels not seen since 2014.
The last time…
Strengthen the public service | eKathimerini.com
The government is preparing a triple intervention in favor of civil servants: a bonus for those who work in selected agencies, the abolition of the solidarity contribution for them too, from next year, and a new framework to attract civil…
Greece’s iconic food brand “Giotis” that was launched in 1930 and continues to…
Giotis is a household name in Greece and a food brand that brings back childhood memories to generations of Greeks around the world.
Who else remembers their Yiayia cooking them a hot plate of Giotis vanilla custard on a cold afternoon?…
Omicron forces airlines to reduce flights
The wave of air seat reservation cancellations generated by the Omicron variant is forcing carriers to change their flight schedules. In the first quarter of the year, traditionally the weakest for Greek tourism, airlines inside and…
Tornos news | Interview with the Greek Prime Minister on television: second increase in the minimum…
A significant increase in the minimum wage from May 1 will be announced tonight by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his interview with Nikos Hatzinikolaou which is set to air on ANT1, protothema.gr reports.
Even if…
Hopes for green hydrogen – Economy – Al-Ahram Weekly
Green hydrogen is all the rage these days, especially in Egypt, and this week Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli met with Norwegian renewable energy producer Scatec to discuss opportunities for cooperation in the production and export of this…
Bill for the overhaul of the long-suffering EFKA
A long-awaited bill on the overhaul of the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) and making it more effective was submitted to a 15-day public consultation on Friday, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced. .
“The regulations…
3.35 billion euros to propel 55 new projects in Greece – Greek City Times
The Greek government has included 55 projects in the Recovery and Resilience Facility worth € 3.35 billion following their approval by Deputy Finance Minister Theodoros Skylakakis.
The “Greece 2.0” national recovery and resilience plan was…
Saudi foreign minister worried about Iranian transgressions, Houthi attacks
Saudi Gazette ReportATHENS - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan has expressed the Kingdom's concern over Iranian transgressions, particularly related to its nuclear program."Iran's transgressions contradict what Tehran says!--mobileAd-->…
Auxiliary insurance: A new landscape from 2022 for new entrants to the labor market
The new supplementary insurance scheme for new entrants to the labor market comes into force on January 1, 2022.The main characteristics of the new system are the creation of an individual account ("piggy bank") for each new insured and the…
Under the cushion | eKathimerini.com
Christmas shoppers throng Ermou Street in downtown Athens. Consumption, which is one of the engines of economic growth right now, is going to be hit by the coming wave of inflation, says the writer.
European Central Bank President…
Metaverse Explanation, Metaverse News: Metaverse
Metaverse is poised to become a major contributor to the global economy.…
Tarpon Springs, Florida – WorldAtlas
Tarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, west-central Florida, United States of America. It is located on the bayous of the…
Albert Bourla named CEO of the year
CNN Business has named Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer, originally from Thessaloniki who left Greece at the age of 34 to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, as CEO of the Year.
CNN says Bourla was their choice for everything Pfizer…
ELS musical and theatrical piece “The Air of Greece” travels to Thessaloniki
After its first presentation on the Alternative Stage of the National Opera, the great musical and theatrical work The air of Greece by award-winning Greek-American composer Georges tsontakis travels to Thessaloniki for a unique performance…
Greek economy set to grow 5.0% in 2022, central bank says
ATHENS, Dec.22 (Reuters) - Greece's economy is expected to grow 5.0% next year after expected growth of 7.2% this year, the country's central bank said in an interim policy report on Wednesday monetary."In 2022, the growth rate of the…
As inflation rises, the ECB begins a gradual exit from stimulus measures
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) considers that the progress of the economic recovery and towards its medium-term inflation target will allow a gradual reduction in the pace of its asset purchases over the coming…
Wealthy foreign investors want gold visas for Greece again
ATHENS - The recovery of the Greek economy battered by lockdowns due to a still persistent COVID-19 pandemic has not seen a sharp increase in the number of wealthy foreigners seeking gold visas accompanied by residence permits and…
Greece “a growing technological pole for entrepreneurs”
“I recognize the importance of Greece as a growing technology hub for entrepreneurs and its potential for the development of new digital talent,” Denis Terrien, CEO of Salesforce for the Europe market, told Kathimerini. South.
“As…
What it means to be Greek
To be Greek is far from being a thing. This means that you learn to adapt, overcome, fight and survive, regardless of the context. Greece is a feeling, an emotion, a place where the sun shines, a nation where politics heat up, a land…
Tornos News | Greek Finance Ministry plans additional support against wave of price hikes
The Greek government is planning an additional package of measures to help households and businesses cope with rising prices, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Tuesday, ANA reports.
FinMin has acknowledged that the…
Greece ranked 9th in the world in handling the coronavirus crisis
Greece tops the ranking of the comparative study on crisis management and resilience among 29 OECD and European Union countries conducted by the Bertelsmann Foundation.
The study assessed, among other things, the resilience of democracy,…
Russia interested in implementing megaprojects in Greece and Turkey, Kremlin spokesperson says…
ATHENS, December 11. / TASS /. Russia is interested in implementing megaprojects in Greece, just as it is in Turkey, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an English interview with Greek Antenna television channel. The conversation…
Is inflation “transient”? | eKathimerini.com
Rising prices for electricity, natural gas and fuel have already raised production costs and hit Greek industries and households.
What does it mean that inflation is "transient"? In a sense, this means that its duration will be…
How we changed how Plaisio works in 3 days – CEO Interview
As he explains, Plaisio has responded flexibly to the changing conditions, having already laid the groundwork for the development of e-commerce with investments in recent years.Costas gerardos, CEO of Plaisio computers, talks about the…
Reporters Without Borders denounces EU silence on Greek media law – Exit
3 hours ago Faced with the silence of the European Commission, the international organization for the defense of media freedom Reporters Without Borders called on the European Commission and Parliament to "firmly denounce" the new…
Greek-flagged ship caused mystery of 2019 Brazilian oil spill (police)
Published on: 12/03/2021 - 03:04Amended: 12/03/2021 - 03:02
Brasilia (AFP) - A mysterious oil spill that caused environmental disaster along a vast expanse of Brazilian coast in 2019 and…
Greek growth could be above 4.5% in 2022 -Mitsotakis
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives to meet with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson outside Downing Street, London, Britain on November 16, 2021. REUTERS / Hannah McKayRegister now for FREE and unlimited access to…
Greece had richer visitors | eKathimerini.com
Visitors from non-European Union countries to Greece this year spent 32% more on average on their duty-free purchases than in 2019 - the record year for Greek tourism - according to data from Global Blue, a tax refund service company. In…
The luckiest man in catering is from Tarpon Springs
Nick vojnovic develops restaurant chains. The former president of Beef 'O'Brady's is now president of Little Greek Fresh Grill and also of Green Market Cafe. In 10 years, he expanded Little Greek from four restaurants in two states to 44…
Greece defends international law – Greek City Times
Greece defends international law and has the right to European Union (EU) solidarity, said former European Parliament President Hans-Gert Pöttering in response to a question on the situation in the eastern Mediterranean and the policy…
Economy Won’t Stop Despite COVID-19 – Greek City Times
"The measures for the unvaccinated implemented from Monday in several areas are aimed, firstly, at their own protection - and not a form of revenge - and secondly as an indirect means of pressure so that more people do. vaccinate,…
Information bulletin at 22:00 ATHENS 9.84
Two scenarios for the evolution of the pandemic, said Minister of Health Thanos Plevris, speaking to parliamentary authors. The good script like he said wants the peak in the first week of December, while the bad one sees the peak after…
The Municipality of Athens is participating for the 2nd year in the European Week for Waste…
The Municipality of Athens offers a dynamic "present" to important European initiatives aimed at shaping environmental awareness, encouraging citizens to contribute to the great effort for the protection of the environment and the reduction…
Prince Charles tackles green projects and gender violence with Egyptian entrepreneurs on Greek…
Prince Charles and Minister Yasmine Fouad of the Environment during their visit to the Greek Campus in Tahrir Square and meeting with Egyptian entrepreneurs "Photo: Egyptian Cabinet"
Accompanied by the Egyptian Minister of the Environment…
PSI compensation claim dismissed
The General Court of the European Union has rejected a claim for compensation from owners of Greek debt who participated in the 2012 restructuring, according to a decision released Wednesday.
The motivation for the above verdict…
Greece leads the EU for expensive telecommunications services
The price comparison of fixed and mobile broadband services, based on data at the end of 2020, is extremely unfavorable for Greece as it ranks the country among the most expensive in the EU in terms of the number of packages and…
Strengthening the effectiveness of the investigative powers of the ANC
The rules of free competition law aim to safeguard collective interests such as a competitive market structure, consumer welfare and economic freedom.
Disclosure of anti-competitive behavior, often carried out in secret (e.g.…
Tornos News | U.S. Embassy Athens commemorates Global Entrepreneurship Week
From November 8-14, 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Athens will commemorate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) by showcasing activities to support entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth across the Greece. Supporting…
Greece’s relations with the Arab world are “win-win”
Prospects for Greek-Israeli relations are "very good," Israel's Ambassador to Greece Yossi Amrani told NAMA in an interview on the sidelines of the 2021 Thessaloniki Summit released on Saturday, which also noted the contribution. from…
Sale of bonds of 10 to 12 billion euros in 2022
Foreign observers expect Greece to issue sovereign bonds worth 10-12 billion euros next year, an amount close to what sources say the Debt Management Agency public is about to announce in late December.
The decisions of the…
Covid case in Greece: the country records the highest daily infections to date
Just four weeks after several restrictions were lifted for fully vaccinated people, this country is grappling with a record number of new infections.After opening its borders during the summer tourist season, Greece has just recorded the…
Biden has ‘positive attitude’ about F-16: Erdoğan
US President Joe Biden has shown a "positive attitude" towards Turkey's purchase and modernization of F-16 fighter jets, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at summit press conference of the G-20 in Rome on Sunday.…
Tornos News | Greek Minister of Tourism: big rebound in sector figures in January-August 2021
Tourist arrivals in Greece in September reached record levels of 2019, far exceeding the goal hoped for by the New Democracy government, thereby boosting economic recovery.
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias told SKAI radio…
K. Hatzidakis: Further increase in the minimum wage
An important revelation which particularly concerns low wages was made in the "air" of Open by Kostis Hatzidakis announcing that by 2022 there will be a further increase in the minimum wage which will take into account the development of…
German Merkel arrives in Greece for her last official trip | News | DW
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Athens on Thursday evening, where she was to have a one-to-one dinner with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. On Friday, she will meet Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou to…
Piraeus Bank successfully valued its first Green Senior Preferred Bond for an amount of ?? 500mn
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Greece aims to attract tourists throughout the year after being announced as the best destination…
The World Travel Awards have selected Greece as the top destination for Europe in 2021. Following the news, Greece's Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said the country has presented a well-managed tourism situation amid the pandemic and…
Inspire Athens approved for new Hellinikon casino in Greece
The first integrated hotel complex (IR) to be built in Greece is one more step towards reality. After a battle between Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Hard Rock International that ended earlier this year,…
Greek Prime Minister Says No Need To Introduce Lockdown Despite Rising COVID-19 Cases
ATHENS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - October 23, 2021) The Greek government does not see the need to shut down the country's economy again and introduce strict measures in the face of the increase in the number of daily cases of…
Greek municipality to build largest Mediterranean park
Greek municipality to build largest Mediterranean park The development of the “Panorama Pallini urban grove” will cost 1 million euros In recent years, cities around the world have been concerned with finding ways to go greener. While…