Cypriot bank lending decreases
New lending by Cypriot banks declined significantly in January on a monthly basis, as it amounted to just 462.7 million euros, from €725.4 million in December.
The power of dialogue
The discussions held last week at the conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Greek democracy organized, among others, by Kathimerini, showed that the country’s political system can also articulate a reflective discourse that goes beyond the narrow limits of party confrontations.
Albania turns an old Soviet-era air base into a regional hub of NATO air operations
NATO member Albania on Monday inaugurated a refurbished Soviet-era air base, the alliance’s first in the Western Balkan region. The air base is named after the small town of Kucova, 85 kilometers (52 miles) south of the capital Tirana. Officials said the new air base will serve as a modern hub of operations, for training…
ATHEX: New 13-year highs for the bourse index
The placement of the state’s stake in Piraeus Bank deservedly monopolized interest at Athinon Avenue on Monday.
From Kaisariani to Strasbourg
“Hello, Mr Roussopoulos. Congratulations!” said a customer from another table at the taverna in Ilioupoli, where Kathimerini met on Tuesday with the first Greek politician to be unanimously elected the 35th president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
SSM reviews bank dividends
Greek banks eye dividends on a par with the European average in the coming years.
Incentive for dues repayment
The Finance Ministry is planning for the reduction of the withholding rate for those who have debts to the state and collect money or proceed with the sale of real estate.
Europol busts criminal group making fake €100 bills
A group of counterfeiters which had been producing 100-euro bills was busted in a joint police operation involving Europol and police forces in four countries, including Greece. The criminal group consisted of at least 18 people and their 100-euro bills were hand-made, as opposed to printed, using special ink and watermarks, which made them invisible…
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France | Athens | March 12-13
The Athens Concert Hall (68 Vasilisis Sofias) presents the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in an enchanting evening of classical music, blending French and Russian masterpieces by renowned composers. The orchestra, including French piano virtuoso Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang, is led by Finnish conductor Mikko Franck. Tickets range from 12 to 65…
European industry sending distress signal
The European Union must act fast to prevent the deindustrialization of Europe, the president of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, Dimitris Papalexopoulos, warns in an interview with Kathimerini.