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First meeting at Maximos Mansion today on international oil prices as difficult winter looms
The situation calls for intervention and there are fiscal reserves, but they are not unlimited – Based on the data available so far, there appears to be no intention of a unified European response to the sharp rise in prices
Greece becomes a wealth and private banking hub as Banque J. Safra Sarasin opens Athens branch
The Greek branch in Athens begins operations today and will offer an attractive alternative to Greek clients — Who is the Greek woman behind the Safra banking empire

Energy domino effect ‘inflates’ winter bills for households and businesses, with new defensive measures looming
From heating oil and transport fuels to natural gas and electricity, the crisis in the Middle East is bringing a new wave of price rises to consumers

Giorgos Mazonakis’s final minutes: The plasmapheresis machine repeatedly sounded alarms while Gaka pressed restart
The Hellenic Police investigation is now reconstructing in detail how the machine operated on the critical day — blood exchange began at 2:37 p.m., the first interruption came at 3:22 p.m., and alarms were recorded through 3:45 p.m.

Bank of Greece: Inflation expected to reach 3.5% in 2026 — When will it ease?
High energy and services prices are fueling persistent inflationary pressures

Defense Industry: Swedish FDI Frigates, the Achilles Shield, and the window of opportunity for Greek companies
The major defense spending planned for the next decade could provide a springboard for Greece’s defense industry, creating production, know-how, exports, and a stronger presence in international supply chains

Greece emerges as a magnet for international funds, positioning itself as a financial hub
Officials in the office of Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Minister of National Economy and Finance, who is leading efforts to attract major foreign fund managers, see the developments as yet another vote of confidence in Greece from international markets


