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Gov't and banks at odds on debtor protection plan details
The issue between the government and the banks regarding the compulsory inclusion of debtors with pending court cases in the new platform for primary residence protection remains open.
The number of outstanding applications stood at 135,000 at end-December, and the submission of applications has continued in the first couple of months of this year.
BDZ will Update 15 Passenger Coaches every Month until the End of the Year
Every month until the end of the year BDZ will include 15 fully renovated and refurbished passenger trains, state railway said on Tuesday. They announced that up to now, 25 passenger coaches have been renovated and they are included in train compositions on the main lines of the country.
PM's office backs minister, digs at central banker
The prime minister's office on Tuesday responded to the alleged taping of central banker Yannis Stournaras by Alternate Minister Pavlos Polakis, saying it has always respected the independence of the Bank of Greece "even when its governor has expressed different views on crucial issues of economic policy."
MEPs Demand an End to the Change of Time in 2020
The European Parliament's Agriculture Committee today voted to stop the change from winter to summer time in 2020. This was announced by MEP Momchil Nekov (BSP, S & D), who is a member of the commission.
Prosecutor probes Polakis-Stournaras telephone conversation
The head of the Athens Lower Court Prosecutor's Office, Vangelis Ioannidis, today ordered an investigation regarding the publication by a media outlet of a telephone conversation between Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis and Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras.
Greek PM focused on 'progressive front'
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his aides reportedly remain focused on creating a "progressive front" of the center-left despite reactions from within SYRIZA and accusations by the Movement for Change (KINAL) that the ruling leftist party is trying to tap into its base.
Pristina accuses EU official of "taking Belgrade's side"
The EU foreign policy chief reiterated on Monday demand that Pristina "revokes or suspends" taxes on products from Serbia increased by 100 percent, in order to continue the dialogue, and expressed readiness to schedule a meeting at the highest level the very next day this happens.
Prosecutor to probe alleged phone recording by minister
The head of the Athens prosecutor's office, Evangelos Ioannidis, on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the alleged taping by Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis of a private phone conversation with Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras.
Markets see conditions for 10-year bond
Greek bond yields posted a fresh decline on Monday, driven by domestic developments and the generally favorable climate for sovereign notes in the eurozone, therefore paving the way for the next move by the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA).
Bulgarian Producers Can Go to the Markets in North Africa
The European market is central to the Bulgarian producers, it is highly competitive. But for us, relations with non-EU countries are also very important, and native farmers and processors need to be able to come out in good markets like Morocco and North Africa.
Greek police probe attack on migrants' home
Police in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki are investigating a possible racist motive in the firebombing of an apartment housing a family of ten Iraqi migrants.
The attack overnight Tuesday caused no injuries and minor damage. Police say a petrol bomb was thrown onto the balcony of the ground-floor apartment, and the fire was extinguished by residents.
Press Release issued by Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India on Pulwama Terrorist Attack in Jammu & Kashmir
India strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack on our security forces in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir.
The Government of India condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly terrorist attack on our brave security forces in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir (14 February 2019).
Senate President says amendments can be brought to OUG 114/2018, if well substantiated
Senate President Calin Popescu-Tariceanu said on Tuesday that Government Emergency Ordinance 114/2018 on the establishment of measures in the field of public investments and fiscal-budgetary measures can be amended during the legislative process if there are well-grounded and justified proposals, saying that Romania needs a stronger banking system.
Jeffrey Sachs to give lecture at Cyprus Institute
World-renowned professor of economics Jeffrey Sachs is in Cyprus to deliver the 2019 Hubert Curien Memorial Lecture at the Cyprus Institute. The lecture starts at 6.30 p.m. and live streaming will be available on the Cyprus Institute's YouTube channel. The title of the lecture is "Eudaimonia in the 21st Century: Looking to Aristotle for New Solutions."
Stournaras asks PM Alexis Tsipras, judiciary to protect him from Polakis
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras has lashed out at Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis, who handed over to the government-friendly newspaper Documento a transcript of a conversation he had with the country's central banker regarding a probe of a 100,000 euro loan he was issued by Attica Bank.