Greek mafia trial begins
An appeals court began proceedings Monday against nine suspects from former Soviet Union states accused of operating a criminal organization dubbed the “Greek Mafia.”
EastMed pipeline project still ‘possible’
Former US deputy national security adviser Victoria Coates, who served in the first Donald Trump administration, does not rule out the possibility that Washington will revive the EastMed pipeline project.
Energy transition in East Med and Southeast Europe
Greece’s location at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and its role as a gateway to the European markets, will be highlighted during a conference on energy transition in the Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Europe, which Kathimerini is co-organizing with the Financial Times in Vouliagmeni, southern Athens, on Tuesday and Wednesday.
PM to focus on growth in a third term
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has long announced he wants to stand for a third term in national elections expected to take place in 2027. In early September, during the economic policy speech he will deliver at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he will make higher growth the theme of his third term in office – if…
Tourism accounted for 13% of Greek GDP last year
Tourism revenues for 2024 amounted to 21.7 billion euros, an increase of 5.4%.
Strong US interest in local partnerships
Despite the overall climate of instability and the challenges emerging in certain sectors, the prospects for further strengthening bilateral economic relations with the US are positive, said Sofia Kounenaki-Efraimoglou, first vice president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and executive vice president of the Foundation of the Hellenic World.
FinMin: The gov’t knows how to manage crises
“The government knows how to manage crises and intervene when necessary,” National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Monday regarding developments in the Middle East and the crisis between Israel and Iran.
Eurobank’s CNP Cyprus renamed ERB
As a result of the acquisition of CNP Cyprus Insurance by Eurobank’s Hellenic Bank, “CNP” will be renamed “ERB” by the end of June.
Business expectations index falls
The business expectations index in industry fell to 110.8 points in May down from 113.1 points a month earlier, but at a higher level compared to a year earlier (109.2 points).
AmCham to hold corporate governance conference
The Corporate Governance Committee of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce is holding its 11th Corporate Governance Conference, titled: “Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities” at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, Syntagma Square, Athens, on Wednesday. Find out more at amcham.gr.