23/06/18

[Maik]

Over one in three at risk of poverty in Greece

Over a third of the country’s population – i.e. 34.8 percent or 3.7 million people – are considered at risk of poverty or social exclusion according to the 2017 survey on households’ incomes and living conditions by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

http://www.ekathimerini.com/229994/article/ekathimerini/business/over-one-in-three-at-risk-of-poverty-in-greece

[Maik]

Cough syrup recall over mould risk from ingredients

Parents are being urged to check bottles of own-brand blackcurrant cough syrup because of a problem with one of the ingredients.

This could cause mould to grow, which could make children unwell or cause a reaction, medicines experts said.

No cases have been identified so far but eight products are being recalled as a precaution.

The UK body which regulates medicines said the cough syrup bottles should be returned.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44546321

List of affected products in link

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http://www.ekathimerini.com/229988/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-pm-dons-tie-in-sartorial-relief-over-bailout-end

[Maik]

Germany reaps a €2.9bn gain from Greek bond holdings
Figures provoke criticism as eurozone strikes debt relief deal

Germany has made €2.9bn from interest payments on its holdings of Greek debt since the eurozone crisis, but now plans to return the interest income to Athens after Eurozone finance ministers this week agreed  a debt relief deal.

https://www.ft.com/content/9b3d38a2-7574-11e8-aa31-31da4279a601