NBG offering mortgages to young people
National Bank (NBG) is launching a mortgage program for young people in an attempt to respond to their increased housing needs, but also to mobilize the mortgage market, which is sluggish due to low demand.
Prime minister rejects criticism of minister over police station murder
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday rejected calls for Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis to take responsibility for the murder of 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva by her abusive ex-partner outside an Athens police station just moments after she had sought help from the authorities.
More and more domestic abuse cases being reported
The recent murder of a 28-year-old woman by her abusive ex-partner outside an Athens police station appears to have encouraged other women to come forward and to have prompted a more assertive response from the authorities.
Historic mosque opens for prayers after a century
Muslims observe Eid-al Fitr at the Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Wednesday – the first time that the early 20th century monument has been opened for prayers in more than a century.
Qualified majority in EU for foreign policy issues
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says his country is in favor of the European Union adopting qualified majority voting when making decisions on certain foreign policy matters. Concerning the war in Ukraine, he notes that both sides are exhausted and that countries need to increase their support toward Kyiv.
Mother and son found slain in Athens apartment
Police in Athens are investigating the apparent murder of a mother and son whose bodies were found in their home in the eastern suburb of Ilioupoli on Wednesday night.
PPC completes Kotsovolos takeover
Public Power Corporation (PPC) on Wednesday announced the completion of the acquisition of the Kotsovolos chain of electrical and electronic goods from Currys Plc through which it will significantly accelerate its transformation into an integrated provider of products and services in the retail market.
ADMIE: Israel wants linkup acceleration
Israel’s authorities requested the acceleration of procedures for the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector project (Greece-Cyprus-Israel), in the section of the Cyprus-Israel power linkup.
Golden Visa demand grows
New applications for five-year residence permits through the Golden Visa program continue unabated.
Is Turkey itching for tension? Officials fear so
The Foreign Ministry opted for a mild response to Turkish allegations that Greece is undermining the climate of relatively good relations.