Tag: Greece
Is Germany using double standards when it comes to the energy embargo?
Global trends Handelsblatt International correspondent Torsten Riecke analyzes interesting data and trends from all over the world in his weekly column. You can reach him at [email protected]. (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy)…
Giant step in renewable energy from Greece!
Energy production is one of the most important issues at the moment. Over the years we have used different methods to generate energy. However, the systems used so far were…
Greece is trying to become independent from Russian oil & gas
“We believe in renewable energy sources, and that’s why we won’t dig under the Mediterranean Sea for gas,” Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias told a reporter for the Arab News…
High energy costs: How to relieve Europe
Athens, Berlin, Paris, Rome The traffic light parties in Germany have launched a relief package because of the high energy prices: A flat-rate energy price, a reduction in the energy…
Southern Europe calls for joint management of the energy market
Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi (2nd from left) with his colleagues in Rome With the expansion of renewable energies, the states in the south want to be “a win for…
Russian oligarch grabs Greek ports
Alexandroupoli There wasn’t much going on in the port of Alexandroupoli on Wednesday. Apart from a few fishing boats and sailing yachts, only the ferry “Adamantios Korais” was at the…
Southern Europe starts weakened into the next crisis
Headquarters of the ECB in Frankfurt How the southern European countries deal with the economic consequences of the Ukraine war is also in the hands of the European Central Bank.…
Destination Europe: Ukraine war clouds the prospects
Athens, Paris, Madrid, Rome After two years of heavy losses, it looked until recently as if the European tourism industry could finally check off the pandemic. According to data from…
Greece plans to import nuclear power from Bulgaria
Athens Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said last December: “Greece has no nuclear power plants, and we will never have any either.” But in order to become less dependent on…
Southeastern Europe wants to become less dependent on Russian gas
LNG tanker Liquid gas and its own LNG terminals are intended to free south-eastern Europe from its dependence on Russia. (Photo: Reuters) Peter Livanos, 64, operates one of the largest…
Europe is bracing itself with billions against rising energy prices
Athens, Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, London, Rome Data released this week by Italy’s energy regulator is alarming: In a year, electricity prices have risen 131 percent for a typical family,…
How EU countries want to reduce their dependence on gas from Russia
Athens, Rome, Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm Fear of Russian troops invading Ukraine and the ensuing economic dispute with Moscow have led to gas supply crisis meetings in some European capitals.…
Compulsory vaccinations for doctors, nurses and co.: Rules in other European countries
Düsseldorf, Stockholm, London, Rome, Vienna, Athens While Germany is starting partial vaccination in mid-March, Great Britain is just abolishing it again. In November, London made vaccination mandatory in retirement homes…
Greece wants to repay IMF loans early
Acropolis in Athens In 2015, after a long struggle, Greece agreed on a third aid package with the euro countries and the IMF. (Photo: dpa) Athens Greece wants to pay…
Greek shipowners are the beneficiaries of the gas crisis
Greek liquid gas tanker at the LNG terminal Greek shipowners opted for LNG transport early on. It’s now paying off. (Photo: Bloomberg) Athens The gas crisis is forcing Europe to…
Pensioners live here for less than 1000 euros a month
Istanbul, Mexico City, Athens, Bangkok Even the pandemic couldn’t stop the retirement emigration trend. Despite new travel restrictions, quarantine regulations and test obligations for international trips, the number of German…
Pensioners live here for less than 1000 euros a month
Istanbul, Mexico City, Athens, Bangkok Even the pandemic couldn’t stop the retirement emigration trend. Despite new travel restrictions, quarantine regulations and test obligations for international trips, the number of German…
There is a risk of higher debts in the southern states of the EU
Athens Sometimes a number is worth a thousand words: 13 trillion euros – the national debt in the euro zone has recently risen to this gigantic level, mainly because of…
Greece relies on floating offshore wind farms
Athens Not only sailors appreciate the strong winds around the islands of the Aegean Sea. Now energy companies are also focusing on Greek waters. The government in Athens intends to…
Greece is arming: warplanes, helicopters & warships
Athens Preparations are already underway at the Tanagra military airport west of Athens. The first six Rafale fighter jets will land there on January 19th. Greece has ordered 18 of…