S&P raises outlook of Greek banks
Standard & Poor’s on Tuesday raised the outlook of credit ratings of Greek banks, citing significant progress achieved by the financial institutions.
Erdogan cuts off TV interview citing stomach flu
During a joint interview with Ulke TV and Kanal 7 on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had to abruptly pause the live broadcast and later apologized for his absence, citing a sudden bout of stomach flu.
Purple jellyfish sightings in Ionian Sea cause concern
Concern has been raised about purple jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) resurfacing in several areas of the country and particularly in the northern Ionian Sea.
Greek nationals and families rescued from Sudan with German assistance
Thirteen individuals, including Greeks and members of their families, were rescued and airlifted from Sudan on Wednesday, arriving in Amman, Jordan on German flights.
OLP revenue rose 8% in Q1
Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) on Monday reported an 8% increase in its first-quarter revenue to 43.92 million euros, from €40.68 million in the same period last year.
Cruise industry’s sustainability priority
The cruise industry is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact, said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises and global chair at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), on the opening day of the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki on Tuesday, highlighting the significance of sustainability.
Households’ available income up 10.9% in Q4 of 2022
The available income of Greek households and nonprofit institutions offering services to households grew 10.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022, totaling 34.94 billion euros, from €31.52 billion in the same period in 2021, the Hellenic Statistical Authority said in a report on Tuesday.
Inside the scramble to make a half-million ants feel at home
When the American Museum of Natural History’s new insectarium opens on May 4, a half-million leafcutter ants will share the title of star attraction.
Six bidders short-listed for the operation of Argostoli Marina
TAIPED on Monday proceeded to the short-listing of the interested investment parties that meet the criteria to participate in the second phase for the 35-year lease of Argostoli marina.
Ten more Greeks evacuated from Sudan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the evacuation of ten more Greeks from Sudan Tuesday.