Construction sector needs thousands more hands
One of the priorities of the next government should be to address the shortage of skilled craftsmen and machine operators in the construction and building sector.
Probe launched into leak of identity of MEP accuser
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) is opening an investigation into the leak of the name, photographs and other personal information of a woman who has accused a Greek European Parliament lawmaker of rape.
Current accounts deficit drops to €1.5 billion
The Greek current account deficit fell by 3 billion euros in the January-February period this year compared with the corresponding period in 2022, to stand at €1.5 billion, the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
Nicosia may slash some VAT rates
Cyprus’ finance minister, Makis Keravnos, said that the ministry is considering reducing the value-added tax (VAT) for basic necessities to tackle high prices.
Greece needs a strategic state to deliver for its citizens
Throughout history, science and technology have been the greatest sources of progress and growth. But when it comes to how government can harness the opportunities of technology and turn vision into delivery, the task becomes more difficult. Recently, two one-time political opponents, former British prime minister Tony Blair and former Conservative Party leader William Hague…
The behavior of elected representatives
The growing frustration with politics felt by most Greeks will be expressed in the upcoming elections with an increase in abstention and a tendency to reject systemic parties.
New election system
Every new regulation is judged by its results. The results of the 2014 initiative which, without much forethought, changed the system of electing lawmakers in the European Parliament have now been painfully felt.
Respect for rules raised as scooter numbers grow
After initially entering daily life as a means of recreation, electric scooters have now become a means of transport in their own right.
REICs anticipate pressure on low-standard properties
Real estate investment companies expect pressure on the housing market for 2023, especially on properties of lower specifications, but also a continuation of the upward trend of green office buildings and logistics infrastructures.
ATHEX: Bourse slide contained at auctions
Thursday’s bourse session at Athinon Avenue proved to be the second in a row with losses for most stocks, although in the closing auctions the main index contained its decline and the banks index actually swung into gains.