BUSINESS

Troubled Folli Follie’s trial finally coming to a close
ECONOMY

After months of legal proceedings, the trial of troubled jewelry maker Folli Follie has entered its final stretch, as the defendants’ pleas have been completed and a date has been set for the prosecutor’s recommendation. 



Papathanasis points to SME funding at Delphi
ECONOMY

Funds amounting to 4 billion euros have been allocated specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises, Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis said on Friday at the Delphi Economic Forum.


EU investigates possible cartel practices
FINANCE

Greek and European authorities are investigating the possible extensive rigging of tenders in digital upgrading projects, mainly of the state, which are financed by the Recovery and Resilience Fund.

Elpedison heads for breakup
BUSINESS

The divorce of Helleniq Energy and Edison after 15 years of their joint venture in the field of the electricity market is now taken for granted.

PPC completes Kotsovolos takeover
ECONOMY

Public Power Corporation (PPC) on Wednesday announced the completion of the acquisition of the Kotsovolos chain of electrical and electronic goods from Currys Plc through which it will significantly accelerate its transformation into an integrated provider of products and services in the retail market.



Staikouras at Three Seas Initiative in Vilnius
ECONOMY

Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras is participating in the proceedings of the summit and the business forum of the Three Seas Initiative, in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Wednesday and Thursday.

Robotics factory in NW Greece
BUSINESS

An investment proposal submitted by Atlas Robotics to Enterprise Greece foresees the creation of a manufacturing factory for robotic technology in northwestern Greece.

EU’s new tech laws are working – small browsers gain market share
ECONOMY

Independent browser companies in the European Union are seeing a spike in users in the first month after EU legislation forced Alphabet’s Google, Microsoft and Apple to make it easier for users to switch to rivals, according to data provided to Reuters by six companies.


Should alcoholic beverages have cancer warning labels?
THE NEW YORK TIMES

Fifteen words are roiling the global alcohol industry. Beginning in 2026, containers of beer, wine and liquor sold in Ireland will be required by law to bear a label in red capital letters with two warnings: “There Is a Direct Link Between Alcohol and Fatal Cancers” and “Drinking Alcohol Causes Liver Disease.”

Pharma requires innovation
BUSINESS

Artificial intelligence, the proposed European drug legislation and the tackling of antimicrobial resistance were among the topics discussed.

Casino complex in northern Athens gets green light
ECONOMY

The Environment and Energy Ministry has approved the environmental impact study for a new entertainment and hospitality hub in Maroussi, northern Athens, according to a decision published on Monday.