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Spanish and Arab interest in Greek aquaculture leader

Fish farming company Avramar has received a joint bid for its acquisition by Spanish and Arab funds, which it has accepted, as have its creditor banks, Kathimerini understands.

Despite its significant problems, Avramar still commands a leading role in the Greek and more broadly in Mediterranean fish farming.

WTO approves services trade rules, overcoming objections

The World Trade Organization Tuesday enshrined new rules facilitating trade in services between more than 70 member states, the European Union's trade commissioner said, despite initial objections from India and South Africa.

The set of rules will streamline authorisation requirements and ease procedural hurdles faced by businesses, according to a press release.

Digital infrastructure cooperation with UAE

Greece and the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of collaboration in Abu Dhabi on Thursday for the promotion of investments in digital infrastructure in Greece.

Signing the memorandum were Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou and UAE Investments Minister and CEO of ADQ Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi.

Antony Blinken’s whirlwind tour

Crete will be US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's second of nine stops in his whirlwind trip, mainly to the Middle East, from Jan. 4-11.

Blinken will hold talks with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the latter's family hometown of Hania Saturday, having visited Istanbul Friday.

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