Athens-Thessaloniki national road still closed, rescue efforts continue
Fire brigade spokesperson Giannis Artopoios updated information on Wednesday on the road network in the flood-stricken areas of Thessaly.
Investment grade’s impact
The upgrade of Greece to investment grade has significant, albeit limited, “practical” benefits, however, in symbolic terms it is certainly a much stronger catalyst.
Money is not enough
It is encouraging that the European Union is showing quick reflexes and has sufficient funds for the reconstruction of Thessaly following the devastating floods.
The names of the six dead in Artemida shooting
The six men shot dead on Monday in the town of Artemida (Loutsa) in Eastern Attica were members of the Dalton mafia led by Turkish criminal Baris Boyun, who has reportedly found refuge in Italy.
Greek tourism’s new worries
Alternating extreme weather events as well as fatal incidents have begun to raise concerns in the Greek tourism industry about longer-term effects.
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ATHEX: Benchmark slides to 3-month low
The slide in stock prices continued on Wednesday at Athinon Avenue, with the benchmark slumping to a three-month low.
Health hazards in flood-stricken areas of central Greece
Diagnoses of gastroenteritis and respiratory infections rose on Wednesday in the flood-stricken region of Thessaly.
HBA announces loan repayment freeze for those affected by floods
Loan repayments to freeze for those affected by floods in central Greece announced the president of the Hellenic Banks Association (HBA) Vassilis Rapanos on Wednesday, after a meeting with Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.
Sense of duty and a ‘whip’
The Greek state is sick and needs to be rebuilt from scratch. But since we can’t push a button and call a timeout we have to fix what we can as fast as we can.