Daily record smashed with 130 Covid deaths
Despite expectations that the fourth wave of the coronavirus would have started to ease by now, a daily record of 130 Covid-19 deaths were confirmed Tuesday.
Commercial properties see rate rise
The rise in the prices of commercial property and rental rates in the first half of the year was formally recorded by the Bank of Greece on Monday.
Greek bond yields buck the rising trend
Eurozone government bond yields were mostly higher on Tuesday as investors focused on a likely hawkish shift from the US Federal Reserve at its policy meeting, which ends today.
Omicron is a dress rehearsal for the next pandemic
When scientists discovered the highly mutated omicron variant of the coronavirus last month, it set off an eerily familiar chain of events. Health experts held somber news conferences that raised more questions than answers.
NYC food banks adapt to pandemic’s long haul
Persistent food insecurity and economic pressures have forced aid organizations to expand and adapt their systems for getting food to those in need.
Greece strong even post-PEPP, analysts say
Greece’s anticipated exclusion from the European Central Bank’s regular quantitative easing (QE) program does not mean the country will stop enjoying Frankfurt’s support, as the likely application of an enhanced and extended reinvestment program for Greek bonds by the ECB and the 100 billion euros that will remain in the emergency QE program (PEPP) when…
ECJ rules Bulgaria must issue ID to child of two mothers
The European Union’s top court ruled on Tuesday that Bulgaria must issue an identity document to a child of a Bulgarian woman and her wife despite same-sex marriage not being recognized in the country.
ATHEX: Bourse on slow course of decline
Markets are holding their collective breath ahead of the end-of-year verdicts by the Fed and the European Central Bank, which will more than likely set the stage for the start of 2022.
The role of the exes
There is room in the public sphere for former prime ministers. Their opinion is important because it is based on experience.
Visitor-friendly signs for accessible facilities and sites
The Tourism Ministry is introducing new accreditation certificates for various facilities and sites that meet its standards for receiving visitors, with special signs allocated to eligible sites.