Greek Banks See 100mln Hit from New Budget Measures
Greek banks face a €100M budget impact as new measures slash fees for remittances, bill payments, and ATM use.
Greek banks face a €100M budget impact as new measures slash fees for remittances, bill payments, and ATM use.
These measures aim to foster fairer banking practices and enhance the availability of affordable housing and credit
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to deliver his remarks late in the evening, shortly before the decisive vote that will conclude the session
According to Fraport’s data, more than 35 million passengers (specifically 35.2 million) were handled by Fraport-managed airports during the 11 months.
20 awards presented at the 21st annual Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards
The drug trafficking network in which numerous members of violent fan groups associated with AEK Athens football club were also involved consisted of four separate criminal organizations - How did they operate? How did they communicate? - Why has the government done nothing?
The Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, expressed his satisfaction with Scope’s upgrade of the Greek economy.
Evangelos Marinakis in 16th place - The Greek with the highest climb over the last two years.
"I can't say what President Trump's aims to achieve, but I think the past can serve as a pretty accurate guide," says U.S. Ambassador George Tsunis
Nottingham Forest's Evangelos Marinakis opens up on VAR frustrations, his vision for success, and the strategic role of a multi-club structure in an interview at Sky Sports
Minister Costis Hatzidakis promised measures to deal with 3 main grievances vis-à-vis the country’s banks, namely, the spread between the paltry interest rates for deposits, as compared with rates tacked on to borrowing
The grants will cover up to 100% of the cost of heat pumps, or a maximum of 35,000 euros.
Stores across the country will also operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m on all Sundays in December expect for December 8
Asked about the troubling impression caused by the suspension of a sentence imposed against Aris FC after the blackmail and threats lobbed by Theodoros Karpidis, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed that the government had no involvement in the matter
Theodoros Karypidis didn't hesitate to threaten the government and ministers with hooligan violence at the Thessaloniki metro. MPs of the 3 major parties condemn his actions
"If Karypidis wanted to give us a heads up, he’d have gone to the prosecutor. He wouldn’t have called me and told me at least twice to go tell Mitsotakis," Nikos Tachiaos stresses, explaining his decision to take the matter to the justice system after the threats from the Aris FC executive
A public offer for the remaining 30% of TERNA Energy by Masdar is ‘on deck’. Meanwhile, with its enhanced financial position, GEK TERNA will focus on infrastructure, concessions, waste management, hydropower projects, and even opportunities in Southeast Europe
The announcement by the Olympiacos Piraeus team came in the wake of threats made against a deputy minister by an official from another club
Τhe Head of the Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor’s Office, Nikos Kallidis, has ordered an urgent preliminary investigation. Reliable sources identify the ARIS official as Theodoros Karypidis.
Nikos Tachiaos allegedly received a phone call yesterday from Aris FC owner Karypides in Thessaloniki, who threatened him that thousands of fans would gather and cause damage to the stations on the day of the inauguration.
“Today is a good day for Europe,” the President of the European Commission said in a post on X regarding the approval over her proposed College of Commissioners
The Greek capital, awarded for its unique cultural experiences, went up against 14 other cities for the 2024 award.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Greek media landscape, Lymberis reshaped the country’s publishing sector with his inventive approach to the press and mass media
The prime minister highlights the budget’s fiscal responsibility, as it is nearly balanced.
The digitalization of transactions and measures introduced by the Ministry of Finance, such as the imputed taxation of professionals, generated an additional 1.8 billion euros.
The “Gigabit Voucher” program will provide an array of benefits for households and small businesses, as Mitsotakis pointed out in his video post.
Special units from the electricity distribution network HEDNO are working to restore damage caused to electric poles after trees fell on them due to the strong gusts in Preveza.
Fitch Ratings: Greece’s ratings are supported by income per capita levels above and governance indicators in line with the ‘BBB’ median
Regarding the investigation into alleged misdemeanors by members of its management
At the same time, Greece’s GDP index for the second quarter of 2024, based on OECD data, was only 85.07 points, placing the country again at the bottom.
Ten milestones in the half century since the creation of Motor Oil Group, as described by Vardis Vardinogiannis, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91
Vardinogiannis' emblematic testimony during the trial of the N17 urban terrorists was remembered on Tuesday, with his passing at the age of 91
In 1990, Vardinogiannis was targeted in an attack which involved three rockets fired at his vehicle by the terrorist organization 17 November.
In 1990, Vardinogiannis was targeted in an attack which involved three rockets fired at his vehicle by the terrorist organization 17 November.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, is preparing to lobby Trump against abandoning U.S. support for Kyiv
Boutaris entered politics in 2010, serving as the 60th mayor of Thessaloniki for two consecutive terms until 2019, becoming a transformative figure with his progressive policies.
The Greek government wants to decouple the Golden Visa Program from Real Estate investments
The new Pop-Up American Space was inaugurated at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium by US Amb. George J. Tsunis, Olympiacos FC President Evangelos Marinakis and the Mayor of Piraeus, Yannis Moralis
Traffic regulations will be implemented gradually, starting from Thursday, as part of the 41st Athens Marathon.
How the legal team of Vangelis Marinakis responds to the false "leaks" by Theodoros Karypidis and Irini Karypidis
Greece ranks 4th in EU for labor market slack, mostly due to high unemployment levels, and has widest gender gap in the EU.
Feta in particular, is Greece’s primary dairy export, with 65% of production going abroad.
According to the Central Election Commission, with 98% of votes counted, Maia Sandu led with 54.35% to Alexandr Stoianoglo’s 45.65%
The defense minister also visited the Greek frigate Spetsai, which is participating in Operation ASPIDES, while in the port of Djibouti
Additionally, a new ranking system for tourist accommodations based on sustainability criteria is expected to be introduced
All indices rise in third quarter of 2024 compared to corresponding period of 2023
According to the Ministry’s announcement, unsuspecting citizens were being urged to visit a specific website to check for their so-called “unclaimed benefits”
North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, according to to US government official
Tourism experts attribute this decline in revenues to several factors, including, first of all, the fact that tourists spend less on non-hotel-related expenses as noted by restaurant owners in tourist areas.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed the US-based cleric Muhammed Fethullah Gülen for the 2016 attempted coup against the leader.
The list also includes Chios, Kythira, Ithaca, Kea, and Patmos
Its findings reveal that travelers to these destinations are becoming increasingly demanding, expecting high-quality travel experiences while also seeking authenticity.
Under the new procedures, businesses no longer need to seek approval from Greece’s electricity regulator or obtain an environmental permit as part of the application process for installing solar panels.
Regarding domestic and international flights, the total number of passenger arrivals and departures amounted to 9,984,655 in the first nine months of 2024
Last April’s positive outlook issued by the agency lays the groundwork for another potential upgrade.
The three scientists were awarded for their pioneering work in protein design offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The EC’s approval follows Masdar’s acquisition of a 67% stake in Terna Energy earlier this year and was a necessary step before Masdar can proceed with taking full ownership of the company.
As noted, the price that the first batch was sold for, reflects the exceptional quality of this year’s olive oil from this specific area
Recent polls firmly place Greece’s Social Democratic party in main opposition second place
A major issue of concern is how the Israel-Iran conflict will play out with pundits projecting a surge in oil prices
According to Eurostat data, in the second quarter of 2024, 96 115 third-country nationals were ordered to leave an EU country and 25 285 people returned to third countries after being ordered to do so.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis bid farewell to the composer in his own post on X, writing, “A leading composer, remarkable scientist, and kind soul has left us.
The member-states in question now have two months to respond and complete their transposition
At the same time, the consumer price index in the Eurozone increased by 1.8% during the same month (down from 2.2% in Aug.), falling below the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target of 2%.
The concerning figures come in spite of the summer sales by retailers, as consumers are trying to make ends meet due to the rising cost of living
This means that Greece could raise up to 727.2 million euros from the sale
A report at IN.gr points out that less than 1/4th of RRF loans have reached their intended recipients, and only Greece and Bulgaria are ‘late’ on disclosing information on actual recipients of RRF funds.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will deliver his remarks during the plenary session in the General Assembly Hall from 10:00 to 10:30 pm (EET)
From January to August, nearly 5 million travelers passed through Rhodes Airport, a 14.4% increase from last year
The Digital Readiness Index, created for the first time in 2020, tracks the level of digital maturity of SMEs based on their adoption of 10 key digital tools and systems
The formal agreement came a day after Cyprus’s energy regulatory authority made key changes to the regulatory framework of the cable and subsequently approved the project
The number of people receiving jobless benefits was 176,931 in August 2024
Public sector debts to private entities have once again increased in Greece, reaching 3.2 billion euros in July 2024
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