State instructs six banks to issue new 10-year bonds
The Greek state is proceeding with the issue of a new 10-year bond and has hired six banks to lead the the deal, according to an Athens Stock Exchange announcement.
Greek-US defense deal aims at boosting ‘qualitative advantage,’ says PM
Greece is seeking to acquire a “qualitative advantage” over Turkey that will bolster its deterrence capabilities and equip its Armed Forces to deal with modern challenges, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, speaking about an ongoing defense agreement with the United States.
US ready to welcome Turkey ‘back into F-35 family’ if S-400 issue is resolved
The United States is prepared to let Turkey back into its F-35 fighter jet program as long as the issue of its acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system is resolved, Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland has told CNN Turk.
Greece, Turkey upgrading their aircraft
The decision by the United States to offer Greece and Turkey advanced fighter jets, which will significantly enhance their military might, has different repercussions for the two Aegean neighbors.
Fans returning to stadiums
Sticking to the government’s pledge, Deputy Sports Minister Giannis Vroutsis told Parliament on Monday that fans will return to soccer stadiums on February 13 after a ban imposed last December in response to a spate of sports-related violence.
Greek families get little help in form of decent salaries and tax breaks
Greece has one of the lowest support levels for households with two children in the OECD.
Athens, Thessaloniki to acquire 100 new buses
The long-suffering tender for the supply of new buses to renew the aging fleet of the transport companies of Athens and Thessaloniki (OASA and OASTH) is moving forward.
Wintry weather closes mountain roads in Athens, Evia and Viotia, keeps ferries at port
Residents around Athens’ mounts Parnitha and Penteli woke up on Tuesday morning to a blanket of snow, which has prompted authorities to close streets and avenues like Dionysou, Fylis and Parnithas leading to and from the mountains until they are clear and safe for driving.
The diplomatic backstory of the Hania deal and the condition on the Turkish F-16s
Athens appears to have extracted a commitment from Washington that the green light on the USA’s F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey will be accompanied by a condition that they will not be used in offensive actions against Greece.
Uninsured vehicle owners to pay their fines through tax office
Owners of uninsured vehicles will have any fines of 500 euros imposed through the tax office, accompanied by administrative sanctions, such as the withholding of their license and plates.