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Skrekas welcomes complete licensing proposal for Thriasio Freight Centre investment

Development Minister Kostas Skrekas on Monday welcomed the submission of a complete dossier on a proposed 220-million-euro investment for the foundation and development of the Thriasio Freight Centre, a Single Large Unit Business Park, saying that the submission of a mature licensing proposal to the ministry was "the first and most important step for the implementation of a flagship investment."

November 6, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Young bear injured in road accident returned to its natural habitat

A young brown bear that sustained a head injury in a collision with a vehicle on October 13, 2023, near the village Neapolis in Kozani, was back in its natural habitat, the wildlife protection organisation Arcturos announced on Friday.

November 6, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greece sends humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip with C-130 aicraft

Following the arrangements made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Egyptian authorities, a C-130 aircraft with a cargo of humanitarian aid destined for the civilians of the Gaza Strip will depart on Monday, November 6, at 9.30 am.

November 6, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

PM Mitsotakis meets Chinese leadership, urges a further strengthening of trade relations

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis placed emphasis on further strengthening Greek-Chinese relations on multiple levels, especially trade, in meetings with the country's leadership on Friday, during an official visit to China. Mitsotakis met Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and the Chairman of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji, with talks focusing on bilateral relations on both an economic and cultural level.

November 3, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Santorini, Island of Energy and Timeless Beauty

Santorini, Island of Energy and Timeless Beauty

By: Yanna Darilis, MS, ND, Ph.D

I was fortunate enough to spend a few months on the island of Santorini this year and had the opportunity to really explore the island's history, its unique villages, the myths, and legends that include the energy of the island, therapeutic services, and what makes it a truly special destination.

November 3, 2023
Written by Yanna Darilis

PPC acquires Kotsovolos for 200 million euros

The PPC on Friday announced that it has signed an agreement with Currys plc for the acquisition of Kotsovolos for a consideration that corresponds to an Enterprise Value of 200 million euros, on a debt free, cash free basis and excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities.

November 3, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Strong 5 Richter earthquake centered on Evia - Felt in Athens

A strong 5.1 Richter earthquake occurred a while ago centered on Evia, which was particularly felt in Attica.

According to the Geodynamic Institute, the epicenter of the earthquake was 7 kilometers East of Prokopio Evia, it lasted and was particularly felt in Attica.

The seismic tremor was shallow, with the focal depth recorded at 5 km.

November 3, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

12 Greek nationals exit Gaza to Egypt

Twelve Greek citizens were among a few hundred foreign nationals permitted to exit the Gaza Strip on Thursday, through the Rafah border crossing, into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.

November 3, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Mitsotakis' flash visit to China

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be in China on Friday, November 3, where he will have meetings with the state and political leadership of the country, with the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Chiang and the President of the National People's Assembly Zhao Leji .

November 2, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Young people in Greece: 66% are pessimistic about the country's future

Economic stability and security, a fair and friendly society and strong democratic institutions are perceived by young adults in Greece as the cornerstones for a quality life and a prosperous future.

November 1, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

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Bank of Greece Gov Stournaras: Interest rates have reached their highest level

Speaking to the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, expressed the view that interest rates in the eurozone have reached their maximum limit.

November 1, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Recruitment and strengthening of the Greek National Health Service

Among other things, the Minister of Health Michalis Chrysochoidis mentions the improved salaries of doctors but also the incentives for young doctors to stay and join the NHS in an interview with APE. It also explains how the new recruitments to the NHS will be done immediately and digitally and reveals which patients will have priority for operations after the implementation of the electronic platform, in which the waiting list for surgeries will be entered.

November 1, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Stournaras: Fairer distribution of tax burden

"The fight against tax evasion and the fairer distribution of tax burdens should be given priority", stressed the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, in his speech on the topic: "Fiscal developments - Combating Tax Evasion" at the 19th Tax Forum, at the hotel Atheneum Intercontinental.

October 31, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

PM Mitsotakis: Solution to Middle East conflict requires Hamas' strategic defeat

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to developments in the Middle East at the start of his discussion with political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama, at the 27th Economist Government Roundtable in Athens on Monday.

October 31, 2023
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos