Rearguard action
It has become clear to the overwhelming majority of market professionals that there is no escape route, as it were, that would allow some to bypass electronic transactions and continue dealing in cash.
Aria Hotels expands internationally with entry into Colombian market
Aria Hotels, the Greek hospitality subsidiary of the Libra Group, with over 70 units, announced on Wednesday it is also entering the Colombian market in its first expansion abroad.
Mitsotakis meets with investors in New York
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with investors on Wednesday in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, where he presented the prospects of the Greek economy and the government’s reform plans.
Bad Nerves | Athens | November 1
UK punk band Bad Nerves will make its Athens debut at the Arch Club (111 Konstantinoupoleos) on November 1.
Cutting Houthi supply lines key to trade
The Houthis’ August 23 attack on the Greek-flagged MV Sounion, nearly costing 25 seafarers their lives, now threatens to become among the largest environmental disasters in history should the tanker and its 150,000 metric tons of oil capsize.
US, France working on Lebanon diplomatic initiative, Cyprus president says
The United States and France are trying to hammer out an interim accord to halt hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah with a view to opening broader diplomatic talks, Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday.
Athens Nomad Fest | Athens | September 27-29
Athens Nomad Fest (athensnomadfest.com), the city’s first festival for digital nomads, runs this weekend at Panteion University (136 Syngrou Avenue).
Bank deposits turned into bonds, shares
The low level of interest rates on deposits has led to a shift in the saving behavior of Greeks, who are turning to bonds and mutual funds, according to the 15th edition of Allianz’s Global Wealth Report 2023, which shows that new savings in Greece increased by 36% to 5.4 billion euros.
EODY reports three more deaths from West Nile virus, 30 in total
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) recorded three more deaths from West Nile virus between September 18 and 25, bringing the total number of deaths from the virus to 30.
Legendary Greek singer Marinella collapses on stage during concert
Legendary Greek singer Marinella collapsed on stage during her concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on Wednesday.