Piraeus’ NPL deal with Intrum, Serengeti
Piraeus Bank said on Monday it had sold a portion of its securitized bad loans to Intrum and Serengeti Asset Management as part of efforts to clean up its balance sheet.
Risky migrant crossings in yachts gain traction
An estimated 11,900 refugees and migrants crammed onto 120 yachts or sailboats are believed to have made it from Turkey to Italy via Greece this year, as the method has been gaining popularity among migrant smuggling rackets on the other side of the Aegean, despite the danger involved.
Turkey offers to mediate in Bosnian crisis ‘to ensure stability’
Turkey is ready to act as a mediator in Bosnia’s crisis and will do what it can to ensure stability, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Tuesday, amid concerns over separatist moves by Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.
Cases seen shooting up to new all-time high
After breaking the ceiling on Monday with 9,284 confirmed cases, the number of new coronavirus infections is seen hitting a new all-time high in Greece, the country’s health minister said on Tuesday.
‘Covid Free Wallet’ goes into operation
The Digital Governance Ministry on Tuesday activated the “Covid Free Wallet,” an online application that makes it easier for citizens to present their coronavirus vaccination or recovery certificates and their identity details.
Authorities investigating anti-vaxxer link in death threat against Kilkis mayor
An investigation is under way into a death threat issued against the mayor of Kilkis, northern Greece, unless he orders the “removal of all illegal migrants from the area,” state broadcaster ERT reported.
Flags lowered after death of ex-president Papoulias, 92
The Greek flag flew at half-mast over Athens University and other public buildings on Monday, after three days of mourning were declared over the death on Sunday of former president Karolos Papoulias, 92.
Greece mourns a former president
Karolos Papoulias was the embodiment of moderation, composure and tact, but also of the essential. Over the lengthy course of his political career, he neither provoked nor succumbed to populism.
More Covid vaccines available for youngsters
An additional 120,000 vaccine appointments for children aged 5 to 11 years old have opened up on the government’s emvolio.gov.gr platform, the Health Ministry has said.
New record in cases proves pandemic far from over, prompts restrictions
Authorities have imposed restrictions on entertainment, including sports events, and tightened mask mandates after a record number of Covid-19 cases were announced on Monday afternoon.