Greek bond yield rise points to investor caution
Greece’s 10-year yield rose 12 basis points to 1.373% on Wednesday, the highest since June 2020.
Store rentals are on the rise again in Athens
The market for retail spaces is showing a significant improvement in Athens this year, compared to 2020, with new rentals rising a fair bit higher and rent levels displaying a slightly rising trend, according to an analysis by Proprius.
Philip Glass Ensemble | Athens | December 20
Dedicated to the experimental and ever-fascinating universe of one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century, the Philip Glass Ensemble is coming to Athens for one show at the Stavros Niarchos Hall.
Mitsotakis, Putin discuss energy, trade, Eastern Mediterranean
Talks between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on trade, energy, the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean, the two leaders said following a meeting at the Russian president’s house in Sochi, Russia on Wednesday.
Police to set up five regional offices to tackle child abuse
Greek Police (ELAS) announced Wednesday it will create five regional offices that will tackle the abuse and delinquency of minors, as part of a National Action Plan for the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
Erdogan attacks Cyprus over exploration license
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Cyprus of violating Turkey’s continental shelf by awarding an exploration license in the Mediterranean to ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum.
PM, Putin meeting in Sochi
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was on Wednesday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi.
BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine neutralizes Omicron with three shots
BioNTech and Pfizer said on Wednesday a three-shot course of their Covid-19 vaccine was able to neutralize the new Omicron variant in a laboratory test and they could deliver an Omicron-based vaccine in March 2022 if needed.
Mitsis Hotels expands further
The Mitsis group has set in motion an investment plan for increasing the number of its hotel capacity from 5,500 to 6,500 rooms, which would render it the biggest hotel entity in Greece in terms of both rooms and beds.
Two men arrested in Athens for sexually harassing teens
Two men aged 28 were arrested by Greek police on Tuesday night in central Athens for sexually harassing two teenagers.