British Museum only discussing loan
The British Museum has told Kathimerini that it can confirm that no new talks have taken place or are planned with the Greek government for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.
HELPE in talks with Total over latter’s withdrawal
Hellenic Petroleum Group (HELPE) on Tuesday said it was in negotiations with Total to settle issues arising from a decision taken by the French company to withdraw from hydrocarbon research operations in regions west and southwest of Crete.
Greek economy’s five wounds
The detailed report of the European Commission on the Greek economy, released on Monday, highlighted the five inherent problems Greece faces, reminding that while the country is preparing to emerge from its enhanced surveillance status, it continues to suffer from excessive macroeconomic imbalances.
Mitsotakis meeting investors at WEF
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis talks to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.
Tsitsipas survives first-round scare to progress in Paris
Last year’s runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a first-round scare at the French Open, beating Italian Lorenzo Musetti 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-2 to advance into the second round on Tuesday.
FM: Ankara’sstance proves Greek case
Referring to the recent incendiary rhetoric and behavior of Ankara, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias pointed out on Tuesday that it only confirms the Greek argument about Turkey’s aggressive stance.
Investment interest in Greece high at Davos
Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis had meetings with businessmen and top executives of companies and investment schemes from all over the world during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Tax burden falls by 2.2 points
The tax wedge in Greece fell at a faster rate in 2021 compared with other OECD countries due to a lowering of social insurance contributions, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Tuesday.
The refinery standing between Germany and an oil embargo
For decades, crude oil piped in from Russia has flowed into a giant refinery in Schwedt, an industrial city on the Oder River in Germany, providing jobs for thousands of workers and a reliable source of gasoline, jet fuel and heating oil for residents of Berlin.
US: New offensive in northern Syria would further undermine regional stability
Any new offensive in northern Syria would further undermine regional stability and put at risk the campaign against the Islamic State group, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.