Piraeus bank CEO optimistic about economic growth in Greece
Piraeus Bank Chief Executive Christos Megalou expressed his optimism regarding the course of the domestic banking system and the economy in general in an interview with BusinessDaily.gr.
Eurobank’s Hellenic Bank stake at 56%
The public offer of Eurobank to the shareholders of Hellenic Bank expired on Tuesday.
Cyprus to resume LNG terminal tenders
Cyprus will soon launch tenders for the completion of the liquefied natural gas terminal for electricity generation.
ATHEX: Local bourse session grabs attention
The Greek bourse revealed a very interesting picture on Tuesday as there was a general trend for sales almost the entire session, but certain blue chips (most notably Eurobank) and a large number of other stocks resisted.
Opening ceremony continues to overshadow Paris Games
Theodora Gkountoura, holding her Greek fencing mask, reached the quarterfinals of the Women’s Sabre event in Paris on Monday.
New app aids coordination during natural disasters
Members of the public will now be able to assess natural disaster risks thanks to a new smartphone app that facilitates communication with authorities.
Truck driver arrested in Avlida train collision
A truck driver involved in a collision with a passenger train earlier Tuesday near Avlida in Viotia has been arrested.
The boundless generosity of Cretans
Author Diana Farr Louis recounts the overwhelming philoxenia (hospitality) she encountered while researching her cookbook “Feasting and Fasting in Crete”
Matching firms with startups
The Ministry of National Economy and Finance is preparing significant tax relief measures aimed at spurring cooperation between larger companies and startups.
Wildfires rage in Greece and Balkans after weeks of scorching weather
Wildfires fanned by strong winds raged in parts of Greece and the Balkans on Tuesday, burning forests and homes while forcing the evacuation of a resort town in Albania, local authorities said.