Alternative investment types
Mutual funds and treasury bills earn attention of investors, while deposits are in decline.
Safety net launched for marine fauna
A six-year program to record and protect nine emblematic, but also vulnerable species of the Greek marine fauna was launched a few days ago.
Cyprus problem: Turkey insists on two states
Defying relevant UN resolutions and the decades-old agreed premise for a solution to Cyprus’ division, the representative of the Turkish Ministry of Defense, Zeki Ozturk, insisted on a two-state solution on Thursday.
Prosecution may alter Parliament composition
The prosecution of 11 MPs of the far-right Spartiates (Spartans) party for voter fraud on Thursday may radically change the composition of Parliament.
Mytilineos expands further in Poland
Athens-listed Mytilineos announced on Thursday that, in a joint venture with Siemens Energy Global and Siemens Energy Sp. z o.o., it has undertaken the construction of a 560 MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) unit with associated infrastructure at the Adamow Power Plant in the Turek region of Poland.
Hatzidakis: Gov’t needs to stick to its budget
National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis told the Parliament’s Finance and European Affairs Committees on Thursday that the government will “have to be serious as regards fiscal policy and we will be. We believe in fiscal seriousness.”
Germany’s beloved dachshund could be threatened under breeding bill
Dachshunds, the German dog breed known for their distinctive long bodies and short legs, face an uncertain future if proposed changes to an animal protection law are approved, Germany’s kennel club said.
Cyprus and US cooperate against money laundering
The Cypriot Council of Ministers approved the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Cyprus Police and the FBI.
Greek independence at the White House
On Thursday, President Joe Biden will host a ceremony at the White House celebrating Greek independence. Some have questioned the usefulness of these annual gatherings, claiming that they lack substance and serve only public relations purposes.
ATHEX: Small gains for index at day’s end
Stocks went up, then down, and eventually – in the closing auctions – back up, during Thursday’s session.