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Lefteris Papadimas

Lefteris Papadimas

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How ECB dodged a payment disaster in 10 hours of tech meltdown

The European Central Bank's payments crash last week meant salaries and welfare funds were delayed for thousands of people.

How ECB dodged a payment disaster in 10 hours of tech meltdown
Business|Economy|Europe

'We are back' Greek shipyards say after decades of pain

The sound of hammer blows and welding drifted from the Skaramangas Shipyard near Athens last month as workers repaired the bow of a large tanker, while other

'We are back' Greek shipyards say after decades of pain
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Week of tremors exposes dangers of Santorini's construction boom

Hundreds of small earthquakes that shook Greece's tourist hotspot of Santorini this week have revived concerns about the safety

Week of tremors exposes dangers of Santorini's construction boom
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Greek protesters demand justice over deadly 2023 train crash

Tens of thousands of Greeks protested outside parliament in Athens on Sunday to demand justice for the 57 people who died nearly two

Greek protesters demand justice over deadly 2023 train crash
Economy|Europe|Finance

Exclusive-Greece to repay more euro zone bailout loans ahead of schedule -officials

Greece will next month repay ahead of schedule 5.3 billion euros ($5.8 billion) of loans owed to euro zone countries under its first bailout, and hopes to

Exclusive-Greece to repay more euro zone bailout loans ahead of schedule -officials
Europe|News|World

After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defence - minister

Greece, host of the headquarters of the EU operation to shield ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, hopes to play a more central role

After Red Sea mission, Greece seeks key role in EU defence - minister
Europe|MidEast|News|World

EU's Red Sea naval mission not affected by Iran attack on Israel, commander says

The operations of the European Union's naval mission to the Red Sea have not been affected by Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israel but the force

EU's Red Sea naval mission not affected by Iran attack on Israel, commander says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB to approve Greek banks' request to resume dividend payment after 16 years, sources say

The European Central Bank is expected to approve a request by Greek banks to resume the payment of dividends after 16 years, four bankers told Reuters on

ECB to approve Greek banks' request to resume dividend payment after 16 years, sources say
News|World

As salvage starts, no oil spilling from tanker set ablaze by Houthis in Red Sea

As salvage operations began on an abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker with deck fires still burning from Houthi rebel attacks, the

As salvage starts, no oil spilling from tanker set ablaze by Houthis in Red Sea
Economy|Europe|News

Greek PM to unveil plan to boost pensions, spending power in major speech

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to unveil plans on Saturday to increase pensions, reduce social security contributions

Greek PM to unveil plan to boost pensions, spending power in major speech
Economy|Europe|News

Greece's growth seen nearly unchanged in 2025, draft budget shows

The Greek government is forecasting economic growth of 2.3% in 2025, outperforming Europe's major economies, thanks to strong tourism revenues, robust consumer

Greece's growth seen nearly unchanged in 2025, draft budget shows
Economy|Europe|Food|World

Greece's chestnut harvest set to shrink, hit by drought and heat

In Greece, one of the world's largest chestnut producers, farmer Anestis Altinis searches for nuts suitable for harvest.

Greece's chestnut harvest set to shrink, hit by drought and heat
Economy|Political|World

Greece in talks with Israel to develop 2 billion euro 'Iron Dome'

Greece is in talks with Israel to develop a 2 billion euro ($2.11 billion) anti-aircraft and missile defence dome, part of a wider push to modernise its armed

Greece in talks with Israel to develop 2 billion euro 'Iron Dome'

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