At approximately 11:00 AM, a 4.8 Richter earthquake was detected 25 kilometers south-southwest of Arkesini, Amorgos. This measurement was subsequently revised to 4.9 Richter. The tremor was one of several in the area, following earlier quakes of 4.6 and 4.1 Richter at 10:36 AM and 10:56 AM, respectively.
In a special report focusing primarily on the political developments in the U.S. and their ramifications for Greece, the systemic bank made special reference to how much Greece’s tourism sector might suffer from the Santorini earthquakes.
Student associations from across the country have organized demonstrations under the central slogan, “I have no more oxygen.”
Piraeus CEO Christos Megalou recently stated that the acquisition of Ethniki Insurance, Greece’s second-largest insurer, would be instrumental in increasing the bank’s fee revenues to 30% from the current 20%. The deal underscores Piraeus’ strategy of diversifying income streams beyond traditional banking activities and into the growing insurance market.
A fourth round is now scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, where a candidate will only need an absolute majority of 151 votes in the 300-seat legislature to be elected.
The European Union must strengthen its role as a global player and enhance its defense capabilities, noted the Prime Minister in his intervention
