Greek Daily News – 20/06/23

POLITICS

A total of 25,610 Greeks abroad have registered to vote from their place of residence on Saturday (June 24), one day ahead of the runoff ballot in Greece on Sunday (June 25), according to the Interior Ministry. Greek authorities abroad will set up 102 election centers in 35 countries, AMNA reported.

ECONOMY

Pasta, milk, cheese and detergents are placed under the microscope of the Greek Competition Commission amid “greedflation” as businesses excessively increase prices officials told Naftemporiki.

BUSINESS

Greece’s IT companies are more optimistic over hiring intentions in the third quarter of 2023. The hiring intentions rate rose to 39% from 27% in the first quarter and 6% in the second quarter, according to a ManpowerGroup report.

CULTURE

The Acropolis Museum in Athens celebrates its 14th birthday on Tuesday (June 20) by offering its visitors a free tribute to Greek poetry set to music.

CAPITAL MARKET

The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index fell 0.28% on Tuesday to 1,264.96 points.