Toll in Spain train collision rises to at least 39 dead as rescue efforts continue
Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people died in the high-speed train collision Sunday in southern Spain and rescue efforts were continuing.
When care is needed but in such short order
Care is such a great word, packed with precious power. Care entails concern driven by a sense of responsibility. If you don’t care, you don’t make an effort and even when you do, its benefits are short-lived. Care turns decisions into actions.
Five to face trial over deadly bomb explosion
Fourteen and a half months after a bomb exploded at the hands of 37-year-old Kyriakos Xymitiris, who was assembling it, killing him, a prosecutor has demanded that five people face trial for setting up a terrorist group, procurement and possession of explosives, causing an explosion and other, lesser, charges.
Banks and borrowers use mortgage brokers
In a period where demand for mortgages is gradually recovering, mediation is emerging as a crucial factor for effective access to housing financing.
Major fire destroys plastics factory on Athens’ northern outskirts
A large-scale fire erupted in the early hours of Monday at a plastics factory in Menidi, on the northern outskirts of Athens, completely destroying the facility. No injuries or casualties have been reported.
Greek products may well benefit from the EU-Mercosur pact
Exporters’ representatives estimate it is still early to draw conclusions and what is urgent is the strategy for approaching Latin American markets.
EU scrambles to avert Trump Greenland tariffs, prepares retaliation
European Union ambassadors reached broad agreement on Sunday to intensify efforts to dissuade US President Donald Trump from imposing tariffs on European allies, while also preparing retaliatory measures should the duties go ahead, EU diplomats said.
Growth maintained 2% pace in Oct-Dec
The Greek economy maintained its growth momentum in the final quarter of last year, Eurobank estimates, with GDP growing by 2% on an annual basis.
Cyprus acts to break deep Russian ties
Cyprus’ top diplomat has acknowledged the island’s long-standing ties with Russia but said the government has taken decisive action to dismantle those links.
26-week T-bills to be auctioned on Wednesday
The Public Debt Management Agency announced that on Wednesday it will auction 26-week treasury bills in book entry form to raise the amount of €400 million.