The West and the fakers
There is mounting evidence of a recent shift in the US government’s stance toward Turkey. Objections over civil and democratic rights violations have eased, as Turkey is treated like a member of the alliance of democracies.
Turkey to move trial of Khashoggi suspects to Saudi Arabia
A Turkish court decided Thursday to transfer the trial of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, raising fears that those responsible for the death of the Washington Post columnist won’t be brought to justice for a crime that drew international outrage.
Lignite given temporary lease on life
Greece will boost coal mining by 50% and extend the operation of all its lignite-fired power plants to 2028, instead of closing them down by 2023 as previously planned, to reduce dependence on natural gas, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday.
Greek postal service back to normal after cyber attack
Hellenic Post has announced the full restoration of all its commercial, financial and postal services following a crippling cyber attack on its business last month.
Housing for young couples and the jobless
The Public Employment Agency (DYPA), hitherto known as OAED, will provide social housing for young couples, salary workers and the unemployed, as well as loans and rent subsidies.
Central bank cuts estimates for Greek economic growth in 2022
The Bank of Greece cut its forecast for economic growth to 3.8% this year from 4.8% earlier and raised its forecast for the inflation rate to 5.2% under the base scenario, in its annual report released on Thursday.
Pyatt reaffirms strong US-Greek bonds, celebrates transformation over his term
Geoffrey R. Pyatt, the United States Ambassador to Greece, reaffirmed the close strategic relationship between Greece and the United States in his speech at the Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday, and praised the transformation of Greece over his five years in the country.
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Police arrest couple on suspicion of child neglect
Police on Thursday arrested a mother and her partner on suspicion of neglecting her three children who were found living in a mice- and cockroach-infested dwelling in Athens.
Concentration in commerce
Greek commerce has entered a transformation phase, in the sense mainly of the enlargement of big corporations and the gradual shrinking of small businesses.