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Italian model by Piraeus Bank
Piraeus Bank is seeks to develop an Italian model through the acquisition of Ethniki Insurance.
ATHEX: Turnover and mid-caps carry index
Tuesday saw increased action at the Greek stock market, with the benchmark continuing its advance.
Hospital workers to strike on Wednesday
Hospital workers will stage a 24-hour strike in provincial areas and a work stoppage in Attica from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, demanding better wages and staffing.
Police raid on shipping family estates uncovers suspected antiquities
A police raid on properties belonging to the prominent Papadimitriou shipping family in Schoinoussa and Attica uncovered five antiquities and nine religious icons suspected of falling under Greek heritage protection laws.
Cultural institutions
Cultural institutions and organizations are not public utility companies. The National Gallery, the National Theater, the National Opera must operate transparently, but their work cannot be subject to hierarchical control.
Greek and Israeli ministers discuss energy cooperation in Athens
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and the deputy minister responsible for energy affairs, Nikos Tsafos, have met in Athens with Israel’s regional cooperation minister, David Amsalem, who was accompanied by representatives from leading Israeli energy and infrastructure companies.
Tommy Tiernan | Athens | April 10
Renowned comedian Tommy Tiernan presents his new show, “Tommedian,” at Universe (87 Kifisou) on April 10.
Proceedings initiated against mayor who addressed ex-royal family member as ‘prince’
The Decentralized Administration of the Peloponnese, which supervises regional and municipal governance in the region, has initiated procedures to investigate an incident where a local mayor publicly addressed a son of Greece’s last king as “prince.”
Gerapetritis says the only solution to the Cyprus issue is the island’s reunification
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated that “the only solution is the reunification of the island” while speaking to journalists after the meeting on the Cyprus issue held in Geneva on Tuesday.