Athens, Beijing mark 50 years
The presidents of Greece and China, Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Xi Jinping exchanged warm wishes on Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Gov’t in search of fiscal leeway
Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said that his ministry is “seeking to allocate fiscal leeway for new support measures to be taken in July,” speaking to Open TV station on Saturday.
ATHEX: Benchmark records new 5-week high
The benchmark of the Athens bourse held on to as much growth on Monday as required to top 900 points, giving up most of the gains posted during the week’s first session.
Road to green transport stumbling on staff shortages, EU official tells Athens discussion
Athens, Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Kalamata and Trikala are implementing sustainable transportation programs that can help bring the European Union closer to its target of 100 climate neutral cities by 2030, said EU Commissioner for Transportation Adina Valean.
Perachora fire contained
A forest fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the area of Perachora, west of Athens, has been contained, according to the Fire Service.
Minister underscores rise in cruise tourism
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias referred to the dynamic performance of the cruise sector in an interview with Skai TV on Monday.
Pinning hopes on tourism
The government is banking on this summer’s tourism for Greece to escape the risk of recession other countries in Europe are facing, and therefore save citizens’ incomes without having to delve deeper into the public coffers for new support measures.
Tax revenues to allow for more support
Budget revenues are continuing their rising course, creating some hopes for additional support measures by the government over the summer.
Erdogan promises more rate cuts, plays down inflation
Turkey will continue cutting interest rates rather than hiking them in the face of high living costs, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
Dendias to visit Montenegro for talks
Bilateral ties and regional security will be in focus as Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias travels to Montenegro for talks with senior officials Tuesday.