Economy, Stock Market, Investments, Business

The Stock Exchange hit a 16.5-year high

The market closed below the day’s high as Trump dampened buyers’ enthusiasm. Banks led the way. Selling pressure was seen in Coca-Cola, refineries, and Viohalco Group shares.

Fourlis: Restart operation with a cost of 10.7 million and an annual benefit of 9 million.

The restructuring plan includes voluntary redundancies and the closure of unprofitable branches. Management forecasts sales of €645 million and EBIT of between €15 million and €17 million for this year.

Psarakis: What anyone starting a debt settlement plan now needs to know

What the Supreme Court’s ruling means in practice for borrowers under the Katseli Law. Interpretations, retroactivity, and key details. Athens-based attorney George Psarakis speaks to Euro2day.gr.

The crisis in the Middle East is sending tourists to... Athens

Greece, and especially its capital, is among the winners of the global summer tourism boom. The international market is undergoing a reshuffle due to the crisis in the Middle East. The trends recorded by Mabrian.

The Atlantic See LNG Trade deal with Venture Global has been finalized

Atlantic SEE LNG Trade is doubling the contracted volumes of LNG it will purchase from Venture Global. Here is what Alexandros Exarchou and Konstantinos Xifaras have to say.

Dimand: A $1.7 billion investment program and four exits

Gross Development Value and the projects being delivered. What are the latest developments at FIX Thessaloniki and Gournes? Why isn’t the progress of the Tower in Piraeus a cause for concern?

G. Index	2.421,69	+1,06%
Large Cap	6.155,07	+1,24%
Banks	2.748,51	+2,58%
Mid Cap	3.086,67	-0,74%
FTSE DIV	4.946,50	+0,56%
ATHEX ESG	2.876,89	+1,17%

Value	310.612.910
Volume	47.646.894
Upward	70
Downward	38
Unchanged	14
Market	CLOSED

Realtime Data 12/6/2026-17:25

DJI	51.220	+0,73%
S&P-500	7.430	+0,48%
NASDAQ	25.896	+0,33%
FTSE-100	10.472	+1,63%
CAC-40	8.351	+1,83%
NIKKEI	66.020	+2,81%

EUR/USD	1,16	-0,01%
EUR/GBP	0,86	-0,06%
EUR/CHF	0,92	+0,27%
USD/JPY	160,20	+0,16%
GOLD	4.221,26	+0,04%
BRENT	87,22	-3,50%

Delayed Data

OPINION

The never-ending promise of reform

In *There Is Such a Thing as Honor*, the late Lambros Konstantaras, playing the role of Andreas Mavrogialouros, promises public works, bridges, and schools, with the word “will” dominating his speech. Since then, that same “will” has never ceased to sway the Greek electorate. Even though the same people have been in power for years.

O χρυσός ως μέσον αντιστάθμισης του χρέους και η Τουρκία

Gold as a means of debt hedging and Turkey

Investors are demanding higher yields to buy bonds amid rising inflationary pressures, fiscal deficits, and geopolitical risk. However, gold is defying the narrative that it is rallying due to inflation. The explanation may lie in rising debt.

BACKSTAGE

ND: "Carrot and stick" with Samaras-XA: Why the ECB "woke up" the banks-Profile: Fintech and AI at 2025 prices

The “ball” that Voridis kept in check. Panos Kammenos’s “X-ray” of the New Democracy MPs. Today’s latest (?) cabinet reshuffle. Profile magazine that froze time in 2025

Το άγνωστο μπλέξιμο μεταξύ ΣΥΡΙΖΑ και ΕΛΑΣ-Ποδόσφαιρο: Αναψαν φωτιές στα τηλεοπτικά-Tips για Αllwyn, Titan, ΒΙΟ

The mysterious connection between SYRIZA and the Hellenic Police-Football: It sparked a firestorm on TV—Tips for Allwyn, Titan, and BIO

I’m staying put until I join SYRIZA. The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that sparked a new wave of investment in the Greek shipping industry. How Allwyn and Titan posted gains of +3.17% and +4.27% yesterday.

INTERVIEWS

Παραδιάς (ΠΟΜΙΔΑ): Τι πρέπει να προσέξει ένας αγοραστής ακινήτου

Paradias (POMIDA): what a property buyer should be aware of

Instructions to aspiring property buyers from the president of POMIDA in an interview with Euro2day.gr. How he assesses the measures for the housing crisis, which measure would "revive" the market.

ANALYSIS

Opportunities in the Age of... Metals

Metals are making a comeback and are expected to dominate the investment agenda over the next decade, driven by rapid technological advancements. By Nicholas Havoutis.

MARKET

ELVALHALCOR: Declares a net dividend of €0.10466 per share

The gross dividend per share amounts to €0.11017.

Fourlis: Net dividend of €0.1425 per share to be paid on July 3

The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 26, 2026.

DNP: The acceptance period for the tender offer for Austriacard has begun

Dai Nippon Printing announced the publication of the prospectus for its tender offer for AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS AG. The offer price is 10 euros per share, and the acceptance period runs until August 21, 2026.

Stock Market: Gains Extend for Banks and Blue Chips

The General Index is soaring to pre-war levels, with all of the FT 25’s “blue-chip” stocks posting gains, some small and some larger. Which ones are standing out, and which ones are hitting new highs?

Stock Market: Blue-chip banks push the index above 2,400 points

The General Index is back at February levels—that is, before the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. Banks are leading the way. Selected blue chips and mid-caps are hitting new highs.

Stock Market: Which Stocks Are on Investors' Radar

Developments in the Middle East are setting the tone for the markets. Earnings reports from listed companies were the catalyst for yesterday’s positive sentiment. Stock picking was a key factor.

BUSINESS

Tzirakian Profile: Lymparet Tzirakian's share stands at 16.84%

Mr. Lymparet Tzirakian of Aris holds a total of 513,300 common registered voting shares.

Gold Award for Lidl at the 2026 Project Management Awards

The strategic "Scan & Go - Self Checkout" initiative won the Gold Award in the "Best in Customer Experience" category. The award recognizes the company's commitment to improving the shopping experience and its innovation.

ELVALHALCOR: Distribution of 287,605 treasury shares to 22 executives

The shares allocated to the Beneficiaries are subject to a lock-up period of three years beginning on January 1, 2026, that is, until December 31, 2028.

Yalco: CEO Pledges 657,000 Shares

Socrates Konstantinou now holds 1,969,773 common registered shares and voting rights, representing a 14.93% stake.

Dimand: New 12-month share buyback program

Share buyback program covering up to 1.07555% of the Company’s paid-in share capital.

Manousakis: ADMIE's capital increase is a historic milestone

“We view the government’s participation in a share capital increase of a company it controls as a strong vote of confidence. All the more so when these funds come from the Recovery Fund,” emphasized the CEO of ADMIE. The next success story: energy storage

ECONOMY

Pierrakakis at Ecofin: A Capital Markets Union cannot exist without European supervision

The President of the Eurogroup emphasized the need to strengthen European supervision as a prerequisite for the completion of the Capital Markets Union during his remarks at the Ecofin meeting.

BEYOND 2026: Coming June 17–19

The exhibition will take place at the Metropolitan Expo, aiming to serve once again this year as the most important gathering for the innovation ecosystem. What’s on the agenda.

City of Athens: A 75-million-euro loan for schools that cost 5 million euros a year

Eight out of 10 buildings are over 40 years old. A 5-year grace period and repayment over 25 years. What measures are planned? What did Haris Doukas say?

Stournaras: Greece is prepared for the consequences from the Middle East

The Governor of the Bank of Greece emphasized that continuing fiscal responsibility, maintaining financial stability, and promoting reforms are essential for sustaining the country’s growth momentum.

The list of beneficiaries for the children's camps has been announced

The program will run from June 15 to September 10 for typically developing children and until September 20 for children with a disability rating of 50% or higher.

New round of performance evaluations in the public sector: the process

The assessment is conducted on a scale from 1 (“not at all satisfied”) to 10 ("very satisfied") and covers a range of public services related to citizens’ daily lives, quality of life, and professional activities.

POLITICS

PASOK: Hiring 500 coast guard officers outside the national civil service exam is an outdated practice

PASOK has criticized the government’s amendment to hire 500 coast guard officers outside the national civil service exams, citing outdated party-political practices. At the same time, it argues that the Coast Guard’s staffing needs must be met through merit-based and transparent procedures.

Tsipras: Now I know what I want and how to do it

“If the poll numbers weren’t stuck, I wouldn’t be coming back.” The dismantling of the government’s success story, the prediction of a close election race, and… Mr. Mitsotakis’s scooter

SYRIZA: Mr. Mitsotakis is not the one in control, but the one being controlled

Since he himself is asking to be judged as prime minister, he should be held accountable as prime minister for OPEKEPE, for the wiretapping, for the Tempi disaster, for the austerity measures, and for the institutional decline that now bears his signature alone, notes SYRIZA.

Katrinis: PASOK will not give a blank check to opaque practices in defense procurement

“PASOK supports the Armed Forces and the country’s national defense. However, it does not give the government a blank check for its opaque practices,” he notes.

Mitsotakis: Greece's diplomatic standing has been enhanced

"We are focusing exclusively on defensive initiatives," the prime minister noted. He expressed hope that a solution would be found in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

Hatzidakis: We are moving forward with the “2030 Agenda”

“2030 is not just a random date. It is the year our country will mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the modern Greek state,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasizes.