ATHEX: Ukraine firmly on investors’ minds
Concerns over the situation in Ukraine again affected investor mood on Thursday at Athinon Avenue, inflicting losses on the majority of stocks and on the day’s trading volume.
Conferences galore at Posidonia
The booming dry bulk and container markets, the decarbonization debate, new technological challenges and how they reshape the industry, the initial impact of Covid-19 and the subsequent rebound, as well as the uncertainty of what the future holds in a post-pandemic world, are some of the topics that will be addressed during the conference program…
Airport passenger traffic up more than threefold in January
Passenger traffic at Greek airports took off last month, recording a 223.6% jump compared to January last year.
Cartoon by Ilias Makris (17/02/2022)
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Migrant deaths last September bring pushback claims to the fore
The deaths of two migrants, from Cameroon and Ivory Coast, last September has brought the issue of alleged migrant pushbacks by Greece back to the fore.
No more passes for the reinfected
People who become reinfected with SARS-CoV-2 and have not been vaccinated against the virus will no longer be eligible for a certificate of recovery that allows them access to bars, restaurants, shops and other public venues.
United front on diplomacy, defense
The parliamentary debate which preceded the approval of agreements for the purchase of Belharra frigates and Rafale fighter jets from France was not a one-dimensional affair.
Mother of snatched businessman appeals to kidnappers
The mother of a 40-year-old businessman who was abducted outside his home in northern Athens on December 29 has appealed to his kidnappers for a sign that he is still alive.
Teenager arrested for distribution of child pornography
An 18-year-old was arrested on Thursday on charges of distributing child pornography and sexually abusing a 15-year-old relative.
Energy retailers get ultimatum to pay debts
Seeking to put an end to the spiral of outstanding debts in the electricity market, the government appears determined to prevent the very real threat of companies in the sector declaring bankruptcy and the disruption this could cause in the midst of an energy crisis.