Greece to get EU-funded anti-disinformation hub
The European Commission announced on Wednesday the creation of six new anti-disinformation hubs, including one in Greece, as part of a wider effort to fight disinformation across Europe.
Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary agree to boost gas grid interconnections
Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary agreed on Thursday to upgrade the interconnection and transport capacity of their gas grids, part of their long-standing efforts to diversify gas sources and boost their role in Europe’s energy supply chain.
Unemployment rate eases to 11.6% in October
The unemployment rate fell to 11.6% of the workforce in October from 12% in September and 13.3% in October 2021, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Thursday.
Lemnos islanders alerted to coming storm
Residents on the northern Aegean island of Lemnos have received an emergency 112 alert, warning them of dangerous weather conditions and calling on them to avoid unnecessary journeys.
Factbox: Greek LNG terminals in the pipeline
As demand grows for liquefied natural gas in Europe in the wake of the war in Ukraine, Greece has relied heavily on its sole LNG terminal off Athens to replace Russian gas imports.
Pancretan Bank in talks to merge with Central Macedonia Bank
Greek lender Pancretan Bank said on Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with cooperative Bank of Central Macedonia to explore the possibility of a merger.
Athens to light Christmas tree on Thursday evening
The City of Athens will light up its Christmas tree in an event held on Athens’ Syntagma square on Thursday afternoon.
Prosecutors bar charity founder, three officials from entering NGO grounds
Two prosecutors investigating numerous claims of alleged abuse of minors in one of Greece’s best-known child charities have barred its founder, a priest, and three other officials from entering any of the NGO’s premises in Greece.
German president hails Albania’s pro-European stand
The German president on Thursday hailed Albania’s pro-European stand and urged its authorities to continue reforms toward membership into the European Union. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is visiting Albania to talk with its top officials on EU membership negotiations and the situation in the Western Balkan region.
EU deadlocked over Russian oil price cap
With time running out ahead of a Monday deadline for implementing a G7 price cap on Russian oil designed to hit Vladimir Putin’s war fund, the pressure is on the EU to reach an agreement.