ATHEX: Stock index recovers after Monday’s fall
Stocks at the Greek stock market bounced back on Tuesday after Monday’s decline, with the benchmark covering all its losses from the day before and gaining a little more ground.
Piraeus attack raises alarm over paramedics’ safety
The union of National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) workers reiterated demands on Monday for ambulance workers to be provided with some form of protection while out on the job, following a vicious attack on a paramedic.
No more support measures for now
The European Commission has revised its forecast for Greek growth in 2022 and 2023, considerably reducing its expectations, while the Finance Ministry appears to be shelving any plans for additional support measures, despite the positive budget figures to date.
Sabotaging education
The forces that benefit from allowing the public school system to continue its downward slide have reared their ugly head again.
Albanian company struggles to deliver ambulances for Ukraine
A small company in Albania is struggling to meet demand and produce the first batch of about 500 ambulances governments and agencies are planning to send to Ukraine.
Mitsotakis reaffirms strong bonds uniting Greece and US
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed the strong historical bonds uniting Greece and the United States while also touching on several important issues including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Turkey’s conduct in the Eastern Mediterranean in an historic address to a joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday.
Booster vaccines made available for teenagers traveling aboard for educational programs
Greek teenagers who require a booster vaccination shot in order to attend educational programs in other countries will be able to receive one, following a decision by the National Vaccination Committee.
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Former Bucharest mayor arrested in Athens on international warrant
Sorin Oprescu, a former mayor of Bucharest convicted of corruption, has been arrested in Athens on an international warrant.
Finland and Sweden hold out hope Turkey’s NATO objections can be overcome
Finland and Sweden voiced optimism on Tuesday that common ground can be found with Turkey over its objections to them joining NATO amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at smoothing their path into the 30-nation alliance.