Cartoon by Ilias Makris (25/01/2022)
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ATHEX: Sting in the tail for most blue chips
The Greek stock market tried to react on Tuesday after two sessions which saw significant losses for most stocks, but the early gains were later wiped out and the benchmark had to settle for minor losses in the end.
JPMorgan lands 49% stake in Greek firm Viva Wallet
JPMorgan said yesterday it had agreed to acquire an around 49% stake in Athens-based payments fintech Viva Wallet, subject to regulatory approvals.
Leak puts Hollywood film plans in jeopardy
A leak about a Hollywood production company’s plans to shoot a film in Drama in northern Greece is threatening to pull the plug on the project amid confidentiality concerns.
Five-star units’ full recovery
Greek tourism has secured an upgrade toward higher price and quality levels in its service and infrastructure amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a major survey by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels on last year’s performance in the hospitality sector.
Priest accused of child rape remanded in prison
An Athens-based priest arrested last week on suspicion of raping a girl who attended his Sunday school was remanded in prison following his appearance before an investigating magistrate on Tuesday.
Body retrieved from car that plunged into Cephalonia harbor
Authorities have retrieved the body of a woman from a car that plunged into the water at the Cephalonia harbor of Poros on Monday night. Police are investigating the causes of the tragedy.
Homeless man found dead in central Thessaloniki square
A homeless man was found dead in Aristetolous Square in central Thessaloniki at approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: 17,409 new cases, 98 deaths, 653 intubations
Greek health authorities announced 17,409 new coronavirus cases and 98 deaths on Tuesday. The daily briefing by the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) also stated that there are currently 653 intubated patients in Greece’s Intensive Care Units.
Stranded drivers freed in Athens, Istanbul after snowtorm
Rescue crews in Athens and Istanbul on Tuesday cleared roads that had come to a standstill after a massive cold front and snowstorms hit much of Turkey and Greece, leaving countless people and vehicles in both cities stranded overnight in freezing conditions.