Alpha Bank posts Q3 losses on higher loan provisions
Alpha Bank, one of the country’s four largest banks, swung to a net loss in the third quarter after a profit in the previous quarter, on higher loan-loss provisions.
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Mandatory vaccinations are constitutional, says law professor
The constitutionality of making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for people aged 60 and over is not in doubt, an emeritus constitutional law professor said on Tuesday.
Turning Greece into a global digital innovation hub
Greece can evolve into an innovation center of global reach if it turns to high-technology investments related in general to the green transition, the health sector and defense-cybersecurity, according to a study by Accenture for the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).
Intubated Covid patients rise further to 664
The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) on Tuesday reported that 664 Covid-19 patients are intubated in intensive care units around the country, a new rise from 657 the day before.
EU could approve shot against new coronavirus variant in 3-4 months
The EU drug regulator said on Tuesday it could approve vaccines adapted to target the Omicron variant of the coronavirus within three to four months if needed, but that existing shots would continue to provide protection.
Appointments tripled after announcement mandating jabs
The number of persons over 60 years of age who booked an appointment for a vaccine against Covid-19 tripled after an announcement by Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis earlier on Tuesday, making them compulsory for those in that age group, according to sources.
New migrant centers despite drop in flows
The construction of reception and identification structures on the islands is moving according to plan despite the reduction in migrant flows in the last year.
Improving EFKA management
The new draft law on the modernization of the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) provides for the partnership of the private sector with the administration of the pension fund.
Textile and apparel see exports soar
The restarting of the economy within and outside Greece combined with the problems in the international supply chain, especially in terms of raw materials and final products from China and the broader region of Southeast Asia, continues to benefit the sectors of Greek textiles and apparel.