Greece lies low in governance
Greece shows a significant lag in terms of governance effectiveness, based on specific indicators of the World Bank.
Alpha profits increase in January-September
Alpha Bank, Greece’s fourth-largest lender by market value, reported higher net earnings in the January-September period compared to the same period in 2023, on lower provisions and strong interest and fee income.
Metlen’s five solar projects in Canada
Metlen Energy & Metals has five projects in solar energy worth 2.2 billion Canadian dollars in its investment portfolio in Alberta, Canada.
Salamis Shipyards signs long-term deal with naval group for frigate maintenance
Salamis Shipyards on Friday announced the signing of a new six-year framework agreement with Naval Group for the follow-on support of FDI Belharra frigates.
Counting continents can get tricky
Are there really seven continents?
US embassy and consulates in Greece closed Monday for Veterans Day
The US Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the US Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all US government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday in observance of Veterans Day, a US federal holiday that honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Reds triumph at Panathinaikos’ home court for the Euroleague
Olympiakos avenged its league loss to Panathinaikos beating the Greens away on Friday for the Euroleague by five points.
How divided will the US be after Trump’s resounding victory?
Americans went to the polls on Tuesday in a mood defined by anger and complete disdain for the “other side.” For Donald Trump supporters, the main issues at stake were the economy and immigration, while Kamala Harris’ voters were mostly concerned with safeguarding democracy and abortion rights.
Transparency comes first
All political parties have, at least in rhetoric, adopted the demand for substantial decentralization, by granting more powers and more resources to local governments.
ATHEX: Bourse posts weekly rise of 1.7 pct
Banks were the star stocks in Friday’s bourse session at Athinon Avenue.