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Greek economy to return to positive growth rates in 2016, Piraeus Bank chairman says

A timely completion of the first review of the Greek programme and a dynamic implementation of a privatization programme, combined with a new development law by the government will help the economy to respond positively later this year and to return to positive growth rates in the second half of 2016, Mihalis Sallas, chairman of Piraeus Bank said on Tuesday.

January 12, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

The government does not yield to blackmails, says Environment Min

The government does not succumb to blackmails, Environment and Energy Minister Panos Skourletis on Tuesday said in statements to Praktorio 104.9 FM following "Eldorado Gold" announcement that it partly suspends its construction works at Skouries.

January 12, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Tsakalotos meets Dijsselbloem today-Schaeuble tomorrow

Greek Finance Minister Eykleides Tsakalotos will travel to the Netherlands today to meet Eurogroup head, Jeroen Dijsselbloem.

January 12, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Eldorado Gold suspends activities at Skouries site

Eldorado Gold Corporation confirms that it will implement significant changes to its investment plans in Greece going forward. Construction and development activities at the Skouries Project will be suspended. Paul Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eldorado Gold will host a press conference at the Athens Hilton Hotel at 11 ο’clock.

January 12, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Terrorist bombing next to Hagia Sophia

An explosion hit Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet Square early Tuesday and injuries as well as deaths have been reported.

January 12, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

US Athens Embassy warns US citizens on security for New Year

The U.S. Embassy in Athens reminds U.S. citizens that U.S. and European authorities continue to warn of possible terrorist attacks in Europe, citing repeated threats by terror groups.

January 11, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Social security bill may exceed government majority, says State Minister

The draft law on social security reforms may pass with a higher percentage than the government majority, State Minister Nikos Pappas said in an interview with Efimerida ton Syntakton newspaper on Monday.

January 11, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Tourist arrivals up 8.6 pct in Jan-Sept

Tourist arrivals grew 8.6 pct in the January-September period this year, Hellenic Statistical Authority said in a report on Monday.

January 11, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greece to open offers for Piraeus Port on Tuesday

Greek authorities on Tuesday will open financial offers submitted in a tender to buy 67 pct of Piraeus Port Organization, a process characterized as the country's biggest challenge so far in its drive to put Greece again in the map of international investment funds.

January 11, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Tsakalotos meets European counterparts ahead of Eurogroup meeting

Finance Minister Eukleides Tsakalotos will meet today with his Finnish counterpart, in order to promote Greek reforms ahead of the Eurogroup meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday.

January 11, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

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Mitsotakis elected New Democracy President

Kyriakos Mitsotakis scored an upset win in Sunday’s run-off ballot for the leadership of Greece’s opposition New Democracy, defeating the centre-right party’s interim leader by a clear-cut margin, the Financial Times report.

January 11, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greek History at your fingertips with POLITISMOS Museum

POLITISMOS Museum of Greek History, a new online history project, is bringing the museum experience into your home. With a 21st century online format, POLITISMOS gives visitors the chance to explore Greek history and culture, from antiquity to modernity, from the comfort of their computer, tablet and even their smartphone.

January 11, 2016
Written by C.Athanasatos

Greek enterprises see significant economic prospects in 2016‏

There are significant capabilities of supporting economic activity in 2016 through offering significant liquidity from the state to the private sector on the condition that the government strictly implemented its state budget, a privatisation programme and structural reforms included in a third memorandum, the Federation of Hellenic Enterprises (SEV) said in a weekly bulletin on economic developments in the country.

January 8, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

PM's office welcomes employer support for hike in social insurance contributions

The government on Thursday welcomed the stance adopted by employer associations regarding the possibility of a hike in social insurance contributions in order to better support the ailing pension system, in an announcement issued by the prime minister's press office.

January 8, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos