Plan for exports focuses on attracting investment
The new National Strategic Plan for Extroversion reflects a firm commitment to attracting investments, according to the president of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vassilis Korkidis.
PMI up in December from November
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector in Greece stood at 53.2 points in December, up from 50.9 points in November.
Crete punch-up leaves 4 injured
A brawl on New Year’s Eve in Tympaki, Crete, between four employees at a local packaging plant left all four injured and in need of medical treatment.
Cyprus retail turnover is on the rise
Cyprus is seeing more people shopping and spending money, but high prices are still affecting the cost of living.
Public Investments Program executed
The Greek economy performed well and grew significantly in 2024 by making full use of national and European Union resources, which financed critical projects and reforms, the Ministry of National Economy and Finance said on Thursday.
Europe braces for energy price hikes
The rise in natural gas prices in Europe is threatening to impact the competitiveness of the continent’s economies, including Greece’s. As the European market responds to the abrupt cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Greek consumers, businesses and industries face mounting energy costs. The supply of the Greek gas market is not affected by…
North Macedonia PM invited to Trump inauguration
North Macedonia Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will seek US support for his country’s quest to become an EU member during a visit to Washington for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.
ATHEX: Bourse adds to last year’s 13.65% gains
Athinon Avenue started 2025 on a positive note on Thursday, with technology and construction blue chips leading the way.
Breakaway Moldovan region cuts heating and hot water as Russian gas flow ends
The breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria cut heating and hot water supplies to households on Wednesday after Russia stopped supplying gas to central and eastern Europe via Ukraine.
Support program promoting electric taxis extended
The government has extended an application deadline, until March 31, for a support program helping taxi drivers replace older polluting vehicles with electric cars.