Stability Pact needs to be reformed, says BoG chief
It is time for a reform of the Stability and Growth Pact, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras told the 22nd Rencontres Economiques held in Aix-en-Provence in France.
Bond reopening fetches 500 million euros
The Public Debt Management Agency reopened on Monday its recent 10-year benchmark bond that has an interest rate of 1.75.
Congress urged to place strict conditions on sales of F-16s to Turkey
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) have written a joint letter to Congress urging it to make the sale of F-16 fighters and upgrade kits to Turkey conditional to a certification that Turkey is not making aggressive moves against Greece.
Enthusiastic tourist Magic Johnson gets call from PM
Retired basketball legend Magic Johnson, who has been posting enthusiastically on social media about his holiday in Greece, got a thank-you call from the Prime Minister himself.
ATHEX: Athinon Ave goes south on energy woes
A new week started with new losses for the Greek stock market on Monday.
Trade deficit grows further in Cyprus
Cyprus’ trade deficit amounted to 2.96 billion euros in January-May 2022, compared to €2.26 billion in the corresponding period of 2021, according to provisional data published by the country’s Statistical Service (CyStat) on Monday.
Magic Johnson holidaying in Greece
NBA legend Magic Johnson has been holidaying in Greece since last week and posting photos of the places he visits.
Income data point to full recovery
Yet another crucial indicator, that of incomes declared to the tax authorities, confirms that the cycle of the 10-year debt crisis and bailout has closed.
Dutch give ‘deepest apologies’ for role in 1995 Srebrenica genocide
The Netherlands on Monday offered its “deepest apologies” for the role played by Dutch peacekeepers in the Srebrenica genocide, when roughly 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were massacred by attacking Bosnian Serb forces 27 years ago. It is the first time the Dutch government has apologised to the relatives of the victims.
More than 100,000 Israeli tourists visited Greece in June
At least 100,000 Israeli tourists visited Greece in June, the Israeli embassy in Athens said on Monday. In a Facebook post, the embassy highlighted the fact that due to the high demand, the number of flights from Israel to Greece are constantly increasing.