Greek lenders and EIB boost mid-caps funding
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Greece’s four systemic banks have agreed to a new collaboration in the form of a 700 million-euro guarantee program to support mid-caps in Greece.
Iran releases cargo of oil tanker St Nikolas
Iran has released the oil cargo of a Greek-owned, Marshall-Islands-flagged tanker it seized in the Gulf of Oman earlier this year, a shipping source said Thursday.
Golden Visa distortions
The decision to raise the threshold for acquiring a Golden Visa, that is Greek citizenship in exchange for a real estate purchase, seems to be paying off.
Admission thresholds slip in university entrance exams
The lowest score for getting a spot at one of Greece’s public universities dropped in 62% of departments, the Education Ministry said on Thursday after publishing the list of entry grades.
Police officer nabbed for playing sick – for a 162 days
A police officer who took 162 days of sick leave in the past two years using bogus declarations of illness faces disciplinary action from the police force and a separate criminal trial.
Narrow wins in Europe for PAOK, AEK and Panathinaikos
Three Greek teams debuted this week for this season in Europe, and they all scored narrow home wins.
Sani Festival | Halkidiki | To August 10
The Sani Festival, held every summer at the Sani Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has been showcasing renowned international artists since 1992. This year’s highlights include Emeli Sandé and Gipsy Kings (featuring Tonino Baliardo). Tickets can be purchased at more.com.
Turkish National Security Council reiterates Ankara’s position on Aegean and Cyprus
The Turkish National Security Council (NSC) convened on Thursday under Turkish President Erdogan and reiterated Ankara’s position on the issues of the Aegean and Cyprus.
ΑΤΗΕΧ: Third day of index drop on bourse
The benchmark at Athinon Avenue declined on Thursday for a third session in a row.
Attica-Pancreta deal ‘optimal’
The agreement between bank bailout fund HFSF and Thrivest Holdings for the merger of Attica Bank with Pancreta is the “optimal solution for the Greek state, with a view to both ensuring financial stability and the benefit of the taxpayer,” central banker Yannis Stournaras said.