Flour companies and other industries seek alternative suppliers
Greek enterprises that normally procure their raw materials, such as flour, from Ukraine as well as Russia are currently on the lookout for alternative suppliers.
ATHEX: Stock index slumps to three-month low
The Greek stock market on Tuesday suffered its third selling spree in the last four sessions since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, albeit on relatively reduced turnover.
Positive feedback on payment of EU fund tranche
The European Commission announced on Monday that its provisional assessment on Greece’s progress regarding the 15 milestones the country had to reach in 2021 has been positive, giving its nod to the disbursement of the first tranche of the Next Generation EU fund resources amounting to 3.6 billion euros. As Alternate Finance Minister Thodoros Skylakakis…
The hour of awakening
From the very beginning, Greece has linked its membership in the European family with the prospect of creating a common foreign and defense policy.
Authorities preparing for influx of war refugees
Greek authorities are drafting plans to host refugees from Ukraine, especially ethnic Greeks, if the need arises. Some 2,000 members of the Greek minority, whose population stands at about 20,000, are estimated to hold a Greek passport.
Large firms pay better, salaries to grow
Large enterprises – employing more than 50 staff each – offer their employees far better salaries than small, family companies – family members and up to 10 workers – according to data from the Labor Ministry’s Ergani employment database.
Theodorikakos: entry for Ukrainian refugees to be eased
The government and the Greek police will ease the entry of Ukrainian refugees into the country, in close cooperation with the Ukrainian embassy, Minister of Civil Protection Takis Theodorikakos said on Tuesday.
EU finance ministers to discuss impact of Ukraine war on Wednesday
European Union finance ministers will discuss the economic impact of the war in Ukraine on Wednesday and seek to coordinate to minimise the fallout from the crisis, EU officials said.
Large anti-war protest in Syntagma Square
A large group of people has gathered in Syntagma Square on Tuesday to protest the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and to demonstrate solidarity with the Ukrainian people. According to information, by 6.30 p.m. the square was already full of people waving Ukrainian flags and calling for an end to hostilities.
Thessaloniki doc fest opener looks at global race to develop Covid vaccine
“How to Survive a Pandemic” by Academy Award-nominated director David France will open the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (TDF), taking place March 10-20, organizers announced Tuesday.