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Two police officers injured during protest against airbnb in Koukaki
Two police officers were slightly injured in an attack that occurred during a protest by groups opposed to Airbnb in Koukaki on Thursday, according to an police sources.
The incident occurred at 21:00 [...]
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Convicted bomber, armed robber Nikos Romanos released from jail
Jailed 25-year-old Nikos Romanos, in prison for attempted robbery and planting a bomb outside the house of a former minister, among others, was released on Wednesday on good behaviour after serving six [...]
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Economy
“Ergani”: Employment flows in the private sector positive in January-June
Wage employment in the private sector rose in June as the country recorded a positive balance in hirings/dismissals in the month, “Ergani”, the Labor Ministry’s IT system said in a report [...]
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Economy
ELSTAT: Greek unemployment rate fell to 17.6 pct in April
Greek unemployment rate fell to 17.6 pct of the workforce in April from 18.2 pct in March and 19.8 pct in April last year, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said in a report on Thursday.
The [...]
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Economy
High turnout on e-platform protecting homes from foreclosure
Some 17,605 Greek citizens visited the online platform for the protection of primary residences in the first five days of operation, the Special Secretariat for Private Debt Management announced.
The platform [...]
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Economy
Airbnb: Online rentals benefited Greek economy by 1.4 billion dollars in 2018
The Greek economy benefited from Airbnb, the online rental platform, by 1.4 billion US dollars in 2018, it said in statistics released for over 30 countries.
According to the platform, the rentals benefit [...]
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Economy
Bank of Greece: Private sector deposits up in May
Deposits placed by the private sector in Greek banks grew by 562 million euros in May, after an increase of 1.542 billion in April with the annual growth rate slowing to 5.7 pct from 6.0 pct, respectively, [...]
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Economy
IOBE: Greek economic sentiment index up slightly in June
Greek economic sentiment index rose slightly to 101 points in June from 100.8 pct in May, but was down from 102.1 points in the same period last year, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research [...]
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Politics
Dep Min Economou’s reported ties to Lamda Development ‘raise ethical issues,’ Famellos says
Revelations that the new deputy Environment Minister Dimitris Economou, who will be in charge of town planning issues, was a former consultant for Lamda Development in the company’s negotiations [...]
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Politics
All available resources for relief of storm damage, Investments Minister Georgiadis says
Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis on Thursday expressed his deep sorrow and condolences to the families of storm victims, as well as wishing for a speedy recovery of the injured, in [...]
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Politics
Hike in basic wage and collective bargaining brought new jobs, SYRIZA’s Achtsioglou says
The increase in the basic wage and the restoration of collective labour agreements was accompanied by new jobs, main opposition SYRIZA spokesperson and state deputy Effie Achtsioglou said in a tweet on [...]
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Politics
Greek president expresses grief, condolences to families of storm victims
Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos expressed his grief over the deaths and injuries from the severe storm in northern Greece, in a brief statement on Thursday.
He also expressed condolences to the families [...]
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Society
Ambulance to be stationed at the archaeological site of the Acropolis
An ambulance will be permanently stationed at the archaeological site of the Acropolis as of Thursday, on standby to assist in any emergencies and to meet the needs of tourists, citizens and staff on the [...]
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Society
European Commission ready to offer help to Greece after severe storm, officials say
European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid & Crisis Management Christos Stylianides conveyed his condolences to victims’ families during a severe storm on Wednesday in northern Greece.
In a [...]
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Society
Three regions in Evia declared under emergency measures following fires
Three areas on Evia, off Central Greece’s coast, were declared under emergency following several fires the past few days that broke out on Thursday.
The areas of Avlona, Konistres and Tamineis in [...]
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Society
“Rubicon”attack Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management building in Athens
Members of the anarchist group “Rubicon” threw paint and broke windows of the Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management (HHRM) building in Athens early Saturday.
No arrests have been made so [...]
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Society
US Ambassador Pyatt successfully operated on hip after bike accident
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt has been successfully operated in Athens on his hip following a bicycle accident, the US Embassy has announced.
Pyatt was injured during a trip to Mani, southern [...]
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Society
Canada, Greece celebrate good ties at Acropolis Museum event on Canada Day
The long-standing friendship of Canada and Greece within a shared value system and the prospects of deeper collaboration between the two countries were highlighted at the special event hosted by the Canadian [...]
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Business
HFSF announces agreement with National Bank on corporate governance matters
The Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) on Thursday announced it has reached an agreement with the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Greece regarding improvements in matters concerning the [...]
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Business
National Bank completes 41.74 million euros bond loan to Elsewedy Electric
National Bank of Greece S.A. on Monday announced the successful underwriting and arrangement on an exclusive basis of an up to 41.745-million-euro bilateral bond loan financing pack to Elsewedy Electric.
The [...]
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Business
Sklavenitis dismisses reports of agreement with French group
Sklavenitis Supermarkets on Monday categorically dismissed as unfounded press reports alleging that Sklavenitis has reached an agreement with a French group to sell part of the business or an equity stake [...]
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Business
PPC launches campaign to collect 1.05 billion euros in arrears
Public Power Corporation (PPC) on Monday announced it was launching a campaing to collect customers’ arrears, now totaling 1.05 billion euros.
The company is currently implementing an action seeking [...]
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Business
Piraeus Port Authority presents corporate responsibility report
The financial added value of the Piraeus Port Authority to the country’s Gross National Product (GNP) totaled 0.4 pct in 2018, as the port authority paid 18.3 million euros in taxes and 14.3 million [...]
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Business
Greek dairy companies hold 500 meetings with foreign buyers to promote exports
Enterprise Greece’s 4th business meeting programme for exporters in the dairy sector held in Athens (June 10) and Larissa (June 12) resulted in a total of 500 meetings, they said on Thursday.
Forty [...]