Major improvement in budget figures over H1
The Greek state budget showed signs of improvement in the first half of 2022, with the primary deficit shrinking to 3.425 billion euros, from a budget target for a deficit of €4.896 billion.
Bank of Cyprus hits staff cut target for 2022
Bank of Cyprus announced the successful completion of its voluntary staff redundancy plan.
Text your friends. It matters more than you think.
Calling, texting or emailing a friend just to say “hello” might seem like an insignificant gesture – a chore, even, that isn’t worth the effort. Or maybe you worry an unexpected check-in wouldn’t be welcome, as busy as we all tend to be.
TAP to increase deliveries of gas by 50% this year
An increase in the capacity of the TAP natural gas pipeline is being planned to help reduce dependence on Russian gas in Southeastern Europe, the company managing the pipeline stated.
Athens airport tops European chart on user ratings
Athens’ airport is the best in Europe according to user ratings on Google compiled by British search engine for holiday rentals Holidu.
ATHEX: Rising streak ends for the stocks index
Traders appeared to pause for a breather on Monday at the Greek stock market, with transactions and turnover significantly reduced after a five-day sequence of gains all of last week.
Special climate envoy John Kerry addresses meeting on ‘Our Ocean – Greece 2024’
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for the Climate, said Greece “leads an effort to make a difference for the entire planet,” in a videotaped message shown at an event in Athens on Monday, ahead of “Our Ocean Conference Greece 2024.”
Katerina’s meatballs and rocket with parmesan
This column could have been titled “No more rocket with parmesan, please,” and yes, I have gotten away from Athens for a few days.
Briton (22) killed after being struck by helicopter tail rotor
A young man died on Monday after he was struck by the tail rotor of a helicopter in unclear circumstances in a town outside Athens.
Fire Service reports 58 forest fires in 24 hours
Fifty-eight forest fires broke out in the 24 hours up to 6 p.m., the Fire Service said on Monday, underlining that most of the blazes were quickly brought under control.