Athens bourse drop contained to 2.69% after mid-session rebound
The Athens Stock Exchange’s general index closed down 2.69% on Wednesday, recovering part of its earlier losses after plunging as much as 4.72% during intra-day trading.
Fiscal caution key to Greece’s economic stability, minister says
Greece’s economy remains “self-evidently strong” despite global unrest and new US tariffs, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said Wednesday at the Delphi Economic Forum.
Greece supports EU’s strategic independence, president says
The country’s recently elected President, Konstantinos Tasoulas, opened proceedings at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum on Wednesday by highlighting that Greece supports the EU’s strategic independence and a de-escalation of the trade war.
Papadimitriou rejects inconsistency claims in first comments after resignation
Former Deputy Chairman of the Hellenic Air and Rail Accident Investigation Authority (HARSIA) Christos Papadimitriou rejected accusations of inconsistency regarding his statements on the fireball cause of the deadly train crash in Tempe, which killed 57 people.
PM to Breitbart: Europe can reach ‘win-win solution’ with Trump on trade
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday the European Union and the United States can reach a “win-win” trade deal that is “mutually beneficial” for both.
French defense minister’s upcoming visit marked by symbolic gestures
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias is set to host his French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu, in Athens on April 14 for extended talks, marking a long-anticipated visit aimed at dispelling concerns over “strained relations” following reports of a potential sale of Meteor missiles to Turkey.
EU to start retaliating against US tariffs on Tuesday
The European Union will launch its first countermeasures against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs next week, the bloc’s members agreed on Wednesday, joining China and Canada in retaliating and escalating a global trade conflict.
Ex-Folli Follie CEO released pending appeal
A Greek appeals court granted conditional release to former Folli Follie executive Giorgos Koutsolioutsos, accepting his third request to suspend his 11-year prison sentence for fraud, market manipulation and money laundering.
Kassandra mayor among 8 individuals charged for fatal amusement park accident
The mayor of Kassandra, on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, is among eight individuals facing charges in connection with a fatal accident at an amusement park last summer.
Demokritos: No request received on Tempe crash testing
The National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” said Wednesday it has not received any official request to conduct laboratory tests related to the deadly 2023 train crash in Tempe.