Greek budget has to remain tight
“There is still more to scrape from the bottom of the barrel,” a representative of Greece’s farmers said last Thursday.
Retailers are focusing on hypermarkets
Large supermarket companies are now fighting the battle for greater market shares in hypermarkets, as contrary to forecasts that this category would suffer due to inflationary pressures, it is growing at a much higher rate than the overall growth in the sector.
Canoeists die off Crete
The bodies of two canoeists who went missing on Sunday were found on Monday in a sea area off Hora Sfakion, on the island of Crete. The coast guard said the bodies of the two men, aged 44 and 50, were found by someone on a private boat in the sea 10 nautical miles north…
Metsola in Athens to meet Mitsotakis, boost participation in EU elections
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet visiting European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Athens on Tuesday, as part of her campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to vote in the European Parliament elections in June.
Grocery price reduction expected next month
Price reductions in supermarket items will be visible to consumers as of early March, due to the implementation of measures by the Development Ministry, while as market executives commented to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, it is considered certain that the goal of reducing food inflation will be achieved.
Paid afternoon surgeries introduced in health system
Aiming to speed up services to patients on waiting lists for regular surgeries, the Health Ministry is planning to introduce paid afternoon operations at the National Health Service (ESY).
Greek, Polish PMs back von der Leyen for EU Commission President re-election
The prime ministers of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Poland, Donald Tusk, have signed a joint letter of support on behalf of the European People’s Party (EPP) for the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen, who is seeking a new term as Commission president.
Kasselakis, a leader without a party
SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis appears to be increasingly isolated as criticism of his leadership is not only coming from opponents within the party, but also from those who had until recently backed him.
Bank of Cyprus reports profits closer to pre-financial crisis levels
Bank of Cyprus, the island’s largest lender, announced net profits of 487 million euros for the full year 2023.
Greek shipyard signs agreement with Algerian shipping company
An agreement between ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group and Algerie Ferries was signed in the presence of Development Minister Kostas Skrekas and Algerian Ambassador to Greece Mahieddine Djeffal. The agreement concerns maintenance work on one ship and the complete renovation of another at the Elefsis Shipyards.