Cyprus debt rises in Q1 2023
Private debt in Cyprus (households and non-financial corporations) was 218% of GDP in Q1 2023, with debt in absolute numbers totaling €60.1 billion, the Central Bank of Cyprus said Tuesday.
National Bank of Greece reports strong return on equity
National Bank of Greece announced a first-half profit after tax of €530 million Tuesday, slightly lower than the €546 million posted in the first half of 2022.
Move over, men: Women were hunters, too
It’s often viewed as a given: Men hunted, women gathered. After all, the anthropological reasoning went, men were naturally more aggressive, whereas the slower pace of gathering was ideal for women, who were mainly focused on caretaking.
Trafficker nabbed, migrants rescued off Samos
The Hellenic Coast Guard rescued 13 migrants and arrested their trafficker off the eastern Aegean island of Samos on Tuesday morning.
Stock market loses grip on early gains
The Athens Stock Exchange proved unable to hang on to early gains recorded on Tuesday. The ASE general index, which got close to its highest levels since 2014, ended down 0.84%, closing at 1,324.28 points.
Local polls are important
The polls for the local and regional elections will be held at a politically “neutral” time, in that the country won’t be facing a major situation where a lot is at stake.
Need for an in-depth investigation
An in-depth investigation into how Greece’s military bases are safeguarded – or left unprotected – is warranted after the mass explosions of precious ordnance, including heavy bombs and missiles, at an ammunition depot at the Nea Achialos air force base.
Doctors say masks should stay on in healthcare units
With the intra-hospital spread of Covid-19 still a major problem, hospital doctors’ representatives are insisting on the need to maintain the obligation for healthcare staff, patients and their attendants to wear masks within healthcare facilities.
Race against time to heal Rhodes
Despite some efforts to downplay the Rhodes wildfire disaster, the 20,66 hectares of forest and farmland that burned have left an indelible mark on the island.
Athens: Tirana violating Beleri’s right to fair trial
With regard to the continued imprisonment of the ethnic Greek mayor of Himare, Fredi Beleri, Greek diplomatic sources have stressed that, as a candidate for EU membership, Albania must strictly respect his right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence.