Significant political and economic developments in Greece and the world
At the center of political current affairs is the resignation of Efi Achtsioglou from the office of Member of Parliament, following her departure from "New Left". She stated that she does not intend to abandon active politics, but her move causes changes in parliament. At the same time, the issue of wiretapping returns to the forefront, with the Greek Left Coalition exercising intense criticism of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, demanding more answers on the matter.
In the field of the economy, the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, analyzed the serious housing problem facing the country. Mr. Stournaras explained that government policies to reduce rents and find housing need time to yield results. He also warned that pressures on real estate prices will likely continue in the immediate future, making it difficult for many citizens.
Another significant change concerns car owners, as the customs clearance of hybrid vehicles is now becoming more expensive. The new regime changes the exemptions from the registration tax, a fact that is expected to affect the car market in Greece. At the same time, the Greek stock market marked a significant milestone with the presence of the company Safe Bulkers, an event that shows investor confidence in the domestic market.
At an international level, the situation in the Middle East remains worrying. Analysts point out that Iran's "Ghalibaf doctrine" is now expanding to Lebanon, affecting the political and military balances in the region. Also, in the United States, the company Federal Ammunition signed a historic agreement with the US Army for the development of high-tech ammunition, strengthening the country's defense industry.
In the business world, EY Greece announced the strengthening of its management team with ten new leadership executives from various service sectors. At the same time, HELLENiQ ENERGY launched the second cycle of the "Empowering Future Leaders" program. This program offers significant employment and development opportunities to talented young people who wish to start their careers in the energy sector.
Finally, Google brings interesting news for digital map users. The company is collaborating with the famous singer Dua Lipa, who will share lists of her favorite places through the Google Maps application. This move is part of Google's effort to make the application more interactive and attractive to a younger audience, combining technology with entertainment.