Crackdown on Cretan gun culture
Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis unveiled a sweeping plan to curb crime in Crete on Friday, following last week’s deadly clash in the village of Vorizia, Iraklio.
Prioritizing productivity and competitiveness
Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos told the 6th OT Forum on Friday that “strengthening the productivity and competitiveness of the Greek economy is an absolute priority for the government.
Severance offer at Bank of Cyprus
Bank of Cyprus is about to downsize again, launching a new voluntary exit plan for 40 to 50 employees as it seeks to cut staff and rein in expenses.
Growthfund CEO pledges consultations with communities on ELTA restructuring
Growthfund CEO Yannis Papachristou met on Friday with the management of Hellenic Post (ELTA), in order for the company to visit and consult with local communities that will be affected by the restructuring plan.
S&P revises Titan Cement outlook to positive on strong performance
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Titan Cement’s outlook to “Positive,” while affirming its long-term issuer credit rating at “BB+.”
Parliament passes draft tax reform bill
A draft law by the National Economy & Finance Ministry on “Taxation reform for the demographic issue and the middle class – Support measures for society and the economy” passed in a parliamentary plenary by majority vote on Friday.
State ID bottleneck
The introduction of the new state IDs is intended to further streamline interactions with an already digitized state.
Reds came from behind and won, Greens stayed behind
Olympiakos defeated Partizan in Piraeus after a very tight game in Piraeus on Friday, after Panathinaikos lost badly in Belgrade to Red Star on Wednesday.
ATHEX: New decline paints trading week red
Despite their rather strong results for the third quarter of the year, banks continued to drag the Greek stock market lower on Friday.
Electrolytes | Athens | November 16
The Athens-based band Electrolytes brings its energetic blend of Afro-funk, Latin, blues and punk influences to Kerameio (27 Plateon).