Demand is increasing for flexible workspaces
The office market expects major shifts in the coming years, due to the emergence of hybrid work and the increased need to create flexible workspaces.
PM addresses cost-of-living hikes in press conference
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday said that the rise in the cost of living was the issue that concerned Greek society above all others for entirely understandable reasons, replying to questions during a press conference on the topic “Economy, Development, Labor Market”.
SSM to hold stress tests on Greek banks
Greek banks will undergo capital stress tests in order to get the green light from the European Central Bank’s supervisory mechanism for the European banking system so as to distribute dividends to shareholders, the head of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) board, Andrea Enria, told Kathimerini.
TaxiMe app expanding its services
The TaxiMe app, born in the laboratories of the University of Thessaly, offers integrated “door-to-door” combined transport services, based on the grouping of travel demand.
FM to visit South Africa and Mozambique
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias is set to visit South Africa and Mozambique on 24 and 25 January, respectively. During his stay in the above countries, Dendias is expected to have a series of bilateral meetings with top officials.
Containing increase in food prices a top gov’t priority, PM says
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is confident that inflation will come down in the coming months, also having a knock-on effect on prices of goods, provided that energy prices stay within manageable levels.
Assessment of natural gas reserves by year end, PM says
Greece’s hydrocarbon exploration southwest of the Peloponnese peninsula and south of Crete island is proceeding without delays, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told a press briefing on the economy Monday, adding that an assessment of the natural gas potential is expected by the end of 2023.
Inquiry into ex-Golden Dawn MP’s prison campaign
Greek authorities are investigating how ex-Golden Dawn MP Ilias Kasidiaris has been able to launch a new political party and run a moderately successful election campaign from the maximum-security Domokos Prison.
Fireplaces in overdrive during the festive season
Air pollution due to smoke from fireplaces in Athens was significantly higher over the festive period, especially from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Encroached land 80% cheaper
A draft law on encroached state properties will reach Parliament next month, aimed at allowing current occupiers (who exceed 70,000) to acquire the property legally at a discount of up to 80% of its taxable value.