George Georgiopoulos

Greece and Cyprus see record high COVID cases from Omicron

Greece and Cyprus have reported all-time highs in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a day, mainly due to the spread of the Omicron variant.

Greece expands restrictions to contain Omicron variant surge

Greece on Monday announced further restrictions effective from Jan. 3-16 to contain a further upsurge in COVID-19 infections including the Omicron variant, targeting mainly night-time entertainment venues.

Greece to borrow 12 bln euros in 2022, issue first green bond

Greece plans to tap bond markets next year to borrow 12 billion euros ($13.6 billion), including issuing its first green bond, its debt agency (PDMA) said on Thursday as it outlined its 2022 funding strategy.