Wildfires: What we don’t know is what burns us
In Greece, according to official data from the Fire Service, an average of nearly 10,000 countryside wildfires occur every year.
Jerusalem Patriarchate stance over Sinai troubles Athens
Concern is growing in Athens over the stance of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem in negotiations on the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai.
Competition Commission OKs acquisition of Ethniki Insurance
The Competition Commission has given the nod to Piraeus Bank’s acquisition of Ethniki General Insurance Co SA, deciding that the acquisition will not hinder competition in the sector.
Electric car subsidy applications open until year’s end
Consumers, both individual and corporate, have until the end of the year to apply for a subsidy for their new electric car.
Moody’s: Big Greek banks’ profits solid, bad loans down
Credit ratings agency Moody’s said Tuesday that half-year profits announced by Alpha, National, Piraeus Bank and Eurobank are on solid ground, based on credit expansion and nonperforming loans (2.9% in June) inching closer to the European average (2.2%).