New Cyprus FM meets with Greek counterpart
The newly appointed Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus, Ioannis Kasoulides, met with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias, on Wednesday.
Pfizer boss Albert Bourla wins Genesis Prize for vaccine development
Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive of global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc, was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize for his efforts in leading the development of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Beyond the EastMed pipeline: An opportunity for Greece
Nikos Tsafos joins The Greek Current to talk about his latest op-ed in Kathimerini, in which he explores the impact the proposed EastMed gas pipeline has had on the region despite questions over its feasibility, looks at the shift in US policy on this project, and explains how this presents a unique opportunity for Greece…
New jets increase Greece’s deterrent power, says PM
The arrival of the first six of 24 advanced fighter jets Greece is acquiring from France will increase the country’s deterrent power and are a clear sign it is “changing and flourishing,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday.
Demand tight in Greece’s first 2022 market foray
Greece received 11 billion euros of demand for a new 10-year bond sale on Wednesday, tapping the markets at a challenging time as the European Central Bank’s pandemic bond-buying stimulus scheme is set to end in March.
Greece boosts air force with advanced French jet fighters
French-built fighter jets roared Wednesday over the Acropolis as Greece races to modernize its military and flaunts new security alliances aimed at checking neighboring Turkey.
Primary surplus target at 2%
Athens will be asked to produce primary budget surpluses of 2% of gross domestic product – or about 5 billion euros – as of 2023, Alternate Finance Minister Thodoros Skylakakis said on Tuesday, referring to the period after the pandemic, with the introduction of the new Stability Pact rules.
Israel’s Genesis Foundation honors Pfizer’s Greek CEO Albert Bourla
Israel’s Genesis Foundation is awarding Dr. Albert Bourla, the Greek CEO of Pfizer, for being a “bright star in the constellation of outstanding Jewish scientists and doctors at the forefront of fighting the pandemic.”
EU vice-president holds up Pfizer CEO as paradigm for Greek universities
European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas has expressed his desire to see Greek universities making headlines for their educational qualities and for producing more graduates like the Greek chief executive of US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Albert Bourla.
Greece’s first six Rafale jets mark arrival with salute over Acropolis
The first six Rafale fighter jets Greece has purchased from France as part of a new defense agreement flew over the Acropolis in a salute on Wednesday after making the journey from Istres near Marseilles to Athens.