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EU-Turkey refugee agreement: A life saver or a dud?
An average of around 2,200 refugees and migrants have arrived on the shores of Greece’s eastern Aegean islands every day this year. Before being piled into rubber dinghies and other unsuitable vessels for the crossing, they purchase life vests from shops in Turkey.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Greece (496)
Greece being boxed in by refugee crisis and security concerns
The recent attacks in Paris and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s subsequent visit to Turkey in the ensuing days have done much to reveal the environment in which Greece finds itself in relation to the refugee crisis and what potential dangers lie ahead.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Greece (496)
NBG strengthens capital at deep discount, falls short of initial target
Following Alpha and Eurobank, National Bank (NBG) announced on Thursday evening the successful completion of its book-building process as far as the international institutional offering is concerned.
Contributor: Manos Giakoumis
Categories: Economy (329), Greece (496)
Alpha, Eurobank raise 4.6 bln in private capital: Here's exactly what it means
Two of the four systemic Greek banks, Alpha and Eurobank, have announced the completion of their bookbuilding process.
Contributor: Manos Giakoumis
Categories: Economy (329), Greece (496)
Helmut Schmidt, Greece and a valuable legacy for Europe
The death of former German chancellor Helmut Schmidt last week sent ripples of sadness across Europe, not just his own country. The expressions of grief were a reflection of how the characterful and purposeful Schmidt had enriched European politics during his long career.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Greece (496)