NBG issues 500-million-euro Subordinated Tier II bonds
The National Bank of Greece has successfully completed the placement of a reduced-security bond in the market amounting to 500 million euros with a return of 5.875%, the lender announced.
Extra rules for Golden Visa
The government is finalizing its changes to the Golden Visa program, which will now be addressed to a significantly smaller number of investors. Kathimerini understands there will be several and significant changes.
Declaration of an open above limits procedure, in lots, for the selection of contractors for the execution of the project: “Creation of Mixed Fire Zones on forest roads of the Regional Unit of Evia, Evros, Messinia and Laconia under the responsibility of the Forestry Departments of Aliveri, Istiaia, Limni, Chalkida, Didymoteicho, Kalamata, Sparta and Kyparissia, in accordance with the provisions of no. 16 par. 5 of law 998/1979”
Τhe new independent operational unit of HRADF entitled Project Preparation Facility (PPF) was appointed by the Governmental Committee of Projects of Strategic Importance of Law 4799/2021, to mature, execute the tender process, and supervise the implementation phase of the measure “FOREST PROTECTION PLAN – Antinero III“ (RRF 16849), of the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment…
Motorcyclist deaths soaring
The percentage of motorcyclists that died in road accidents in Greece in 2023 was particularly high (38%) compared to the rest of Europe, where the average is 18%, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Train crash debate mired in acrimony
As expected, the parliamentary debate on Wednesday on the findings of the committee of inquiry into the deadly February 2023 railway accident at Tempe was overshadowed by the acrimony between the government and opposition parties.
Israel to miss Iniochos Air Force drill
Israel will not participate in this year’s edition of the Iniochos 2024 exercise in April, which is organized every year at Andravida Air Base in Western Greece by the Hellenic Air Force with the participation of many foreign countries.
PM to visit Canada, finalize purchase of firefighting planes
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Canada later this week, where he will finalize a deal to purchase seven DHC-515 Firefighters, the newest water bombers built by De Havilland, Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper reported Wednesday.
State budget primary surplus dips in Jan-Feb
Greece’s state budget showed a reduced primary surplus in the two months of January-February 2024 on a cash basis, compared to the corresponding period last year.
Posidonia tide has hotel and party venue bookings soar in early June
The Metropolitan Expo center, near Athens airport, is this year preparing for the largest Posidonia international shipping fair ever.
Average 17% reduction in prices for menstrual products implemented
A 17% average decrease in starting prices for 100 menstrual products has been recorded as of Wednesday.