Athens and Nicosia set Syria terms
The European Union is advancing plans to lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, but with conditions reflecting concerns from Greece and Cyprus over territorial and minority rights.
President-elect Tasoulas pledges harmony and unity
House Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis (2nd from left), announces the results of the fourth vote for the election of president of the republic, to Konstantinos Tasoulas (l).
Strong interest in bond reopening
Great investment interest was recorded in Wednesday’s auction for the reissue of a 10-year Greek government bond. As announced by the Public Debt Management Organization (PDMA), the offers came to almost five times the amount that the Greek state sought to borrow from the market
Capital market inspection operation launched
The Bank of Greece and the Capital Market Commission will send “secret agents” who will conduct on-site inspections.
Thessaloniki Port development approved
The publication of a presidential decree approving its master plan has launched a new era through the upgrade and development of the port in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Port Authority SA (ThPA) Executive Chairman Athanasios Liagkos said on Wednesday.
No horizontal vindication for pensioners
The saga of retroactive payments will continue in court for hundreds of thousands of pensioners.
Date for Greek-Turkish meeting pending
Diplomatic sources have confirmed that finding a common date for the High Level Cooperation Council meeting between Greece and Turkey remains pending following Tuesday’s session of the National Foreign Policy Council chaired by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis.
Cypriot FinMin not optimistic on power linkup
Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday that he is not particularly optimistic about the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI).
NATO drills ‘respect sovereignty’, Dendias highlights
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias sent a strong message to Turkey on Wednesday, emphasizing that Alliance exercises are planned with full respect for the sovereign rights of all nations.
Kefalogianni meets South Korean ambassador
Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni met on Tuesday with South Korean Ambassador to Greece Lim Ju-seong.