German arms exports dip, but still near record highs
DW — Germany has claimed that its arms export policy is “responsible and restrictive” after a new export report shows a dip in sales. But […]
Month: October 2017
European official: Greek deal with US over fighter planes will be scrutinised by EU
A contract worth up to 2.4 billion USD, for the upgrading of Greece’s fleet of US-made F-16s will come under the scrutiny of the country’s […]
British Ambassador to meet British residents in Chania
British Ambassador Kate Smith CMG will make her first official visit to Chania on Thursday 26 October. We would like to invite British residents to come […]
Work on Israel-Cyprus-Greece electricity link to start in 2018
The Times of Israel — A Cypriot official announced Monday that work on an electric cable linking the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece […]
President Trump reiterates US support for ‘Responsible Debt Relief’ for Greece
President Donald Trump voiced “support for a responsible debt relief plan” for Greece after a meeting Tuesday at the White House with Greek Prime Minister Alexis […]
Greek PM meets Donald Trump amid growing US tensions with Turkey
The Guardian — Alexis Tsipras, the Greek prime minister, will meet Donald Trump on Tuesday in an official visit to Washington that has caught many by surprise. […]
Investment is the missing ingredient as Greece rebuilds economy
Bloomberg — While momentum in the Greek economy is now building with green shoots sprouting in sectors ranging from manufacturing to retail, the key staple of […]
Luxembourg may return €40.2 million in Greek interest income
Luxemburger Wort — Luxembourg could potentially pay back €40.2 million to Greece, part of its share of profits from interest gained from lending to Greece. […]
Juncker: If Catalonia becomes independent, others will do the same and I wouldn’t like that
BBC — European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said he does not back Catalan independence, fearing others may follow the same path. Mr Juncker, speaking […]
Great Easthall family trying to raise £500 to bring stray puppy back from Crete
http://www.kentonline.co.uk — A family who fell in love with a stray puppy in Crete have launched a campaign to raise the money to fly her […]
Lagarde: IMF has not asked for additional austerity – debt restructuring still on the agenda
naftemporiki — Following media reports that the IMF will demand 2.3 billion euros additional austerity measures from the Greek government in 2018, Christine Lagarde herself […]
Germany extends passport controls on flights from Greece, Austrian border
Reuters – Germany has extended temporary passport controls on its border with Austria and for flights coming from Greece for six more months amid continuing […]
Increased airport charges influenced Ryanair’s decision to cancel Chania flights
David O’Brien, Ryanair’s commercial director, during a press conference in Athens on Wednesday said the company will launch 23 new routes from Greece to European destinations and […]
ECB made €7.8bn profits from Greek bond holdings
FT — The European Central Bank has made nearly €8bn in profits from its holdings of Greek government debt. In a written response to a […]
Jeroen Dijsselbloem no longer finance minister but will continue as president Eurogroup until January
Reuters – Dutchman Jeroen Dijsselbloem will continue as president of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers until his term expires in January even though […]