Category Archives: Greece

Press Releases & News from Greece distributed via EuropaWire

Eurogroup statement on Greece

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup notes with satisfaction that the MoU milestones for January, agreed between Greece and the Troika, have been achieved. In particular, an income tax reform has been adopted and end user electricity prices for low-voltage customers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Law, Politics

EIB starts channeling EUR 100 million to Greek SMEs via EUROBANK under the Guarantee Fund for Greek SMEs

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed today with EUROBANK a EUR 100 million line of credit for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) in the fields of industry, tourism, and services in Greece. This is the first line … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece, Investment, Small Business

EIB provides a further EUR 50 million via Piraeus Bank under the Guarantee Fund for Greek SMEs

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed today with Piraeus Bank a EUR 50 million line of credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of industry, tourism and services in Greece. This is the second line of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece, Investment, Small Business

Attica Bank: H1 2012 and Q3 2012 Financial Results

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Provisions for credit risk increased significantly and NPL coverage ratios remain high 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the Chairman of the BoD and Executive Director of Attica Bank, Mr. Ioannis Gamvrilis: «In this critical period for Greece and the Greek … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece

COMPLETION OF EUROBANK TEKFEN SALE

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Athens, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Eurobank Ergasias SA (“Eurobank”) today announces the completion of the sale of its Turkish operations (“the Transaction”) to Burgan Bank (“Burgan”), following approvals from all competent authorities. Under the terms of the Transaction, which was announced on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece, Investment

Τράπεζας Πειραιώς – Νέες δυνατότητες για τους χρήστες winbank easypay App

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Η Διεύθυνση Ηλεκτρονικής Τραπεζικής της Τράπεζας Πειραιώς στα πλαίσια της συνεχούς εξέλιξης των υπηρεσιών της υλοποίησε δύο νέες πρωτοποριακές δυνατότητες για τους χρήστες της εφαρμογήςwinbank easypay App. Ο απώτερος σκοπός είναι να διευκολυνθούν ακόμα περισσότερο όταν πραγματοποιούν … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Greece, Internet & Online, Technology

EIB starts channeling EUR 100 million to Greek SMEs via EUROBANK under the Guarantee Fund for Greek SMEs

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed today with EUROBANK a EUR 100 million line of credit for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) in the fields of industry, tourism, and services in Greece. This is the first line … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece, Investment, Small Business

Ομίλου Τράπεζας Πειραιώς – Ευρεία συνεργασία Οδοντιατρικού Συλλόγου Αττικής & Ομίλου Τράπεζας Πειραιώς

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Τη σύναψη συνεργασίας ευρύτερου χαρακτήρα με τον Όμιλο της Τράπεζας Πειραιώς αποφάσισε ο Οδοντιατρικός Σύλλογος Αττικής. Από τη συνεργασία αυτή θα επωφεληθούν οι 6.000 οδοντίατροι -μέλη του Ο.Σ.Α., καθώς διευρύνεται και απλουστεύεται ο τρόπος καταβολής των ετήσιων … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Greece, Healthcare

Τράπεζας Πειραιώς – Ολοκλήρωση πληρωμών κοινοτικών ενισχύσεων έτους 2012 στους Αγρότες από τον Όμιλο Τράπεζας Πειραιώς, συνολικού ύψους 2 δισ. ευρώ

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Η Τράπεζα Πειραιώς ανακοινώνει ότι στο πλαίσιο της συμβολής της στην υποστήριξη και ανάπτυξη του Αγροτικού Τομέα της οικονομίας, ολοκλήρωσε στις 18 Δεκεμβρίου επιτυχώς την εκταμίευση και πληρωμή των κοινοτικών ενισχύσεων του 2012 σε 700 χιλιάδες αγρότες … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Greece

EIB provides a further EUR 50 million via Piraeus Bank under the Guarantee Fund for Greek SMEs

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed today with Piraeus Bank a EUR 50 million line of credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of industry, tourism and services in Greece. This is the second line of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Greece, Small Business

State aid: Commission clears support for urban regeneration projects in Greece and Bulgaria

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Brussels, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Greek and a Bulgarian scheme aimed at supporting urban regeneration projects through the Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas (JESSICA) initiative. The Commission … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Society

EIB approves EUR 500 million for trade finance in Greece

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EIB Board approved a new financing instrument for the first time for Greece. This instrument will allow the Bank to provide trade finance support to Greece for an amount of up to EUR 500 million. President Hoyer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Greece, Investment

Supporting growth and jobs in Greece – Task Force for Greece quarterly report December 2012

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission’s Task Force for Greece has presented its third quarterly report on technical assistance for Greece. The report describes the assistance provided by the Task Force, the Member States, international organisations and other specialist bodies to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Politics

Eurogroup Statement on Greece

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup formally approved the second disbursement under the second economic adjustment programme for Greece, following the finalisation of the relevant national procedures and after having reviewed the outcome of the debt buy back operation conducted by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

EIB steps up its support for climate action, knowledge economy and SMEs in Greece

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank provides a total of EUR 370 million for climate action and knowledge economy in Greece: EUR 130 million go to the Greek Public Power Corporation (PPC) for promoting energy security and efficiency in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Greece, Investment, Technology

Travel Channel HD on OTE TV

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

OTE TV & Travel Channel HD host a special contest for service subscribers to win a free trip for two to London 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Travel Channel HD, the world’s top channel on travel destinations, premieres on OTE TV, further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Entertainment, Greece, Media, Travel

ΑΝΤ1 added to OTE TV

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — OTE TV content is further enhanced with the addition of ΑΝΤ1 TV channel, thereby offering the richest selection of Greek channels, including all major nationwide channels, as well as selected regional channels from across Greece. OTE TV … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Greece, Media, Telecom

Greece granted two more years to correct its excessive deficit

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today¹ agreed measures granting Greece an additional two years to correct its excessive budget deficit, following an agreement reached between the Greek government and the “troika” of international creditors². It adopted a decision³ adjusting the fiscal consolidation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece

Speech Vice-President Rehn’s remarks at the Eurgroup Press Conference

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Eurogroup/Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you Jean-Claude. On Greece, I will also refrain from commenting in any way on the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

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Greater economy for businesses with new OTE programs

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Athens, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — OTE offers two new programs to ensure greater economy for businesses in response to their increased needs. Daily tasks in businesses become an inspiration for OTE to further develop its products and services in the context of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Greece, Technology, Telecom