Νέα επίθεση πραγματοποίησαν τα ξημερώματα της Πέμπτης μέλη του Ρουβίκωνα, αυτή τη φορά στην πρεσβεία της Σαουδικής Αραβίας που βρίσκεται στην οδό Μαραθωνοδρόμων 71, στο Παλαιό Ψυχικό.

Τα μέλη της αναρχικής ομάδας έσπασαν το φυλάκιο της πρεσβείας και πέταξαν αντικείμενα στο εσωτερικό της, ενώ λίγο αργότερα ανήρτησαν κείμενο σε σελίδα του αντιεξουσιαστικού χώρου.

Ειδικότερα, στην ανακοίνωση επιτίθενται στη Σαουδική Αραβία για τους βομβαρδισμούς στην Υεμένη, ενώ κατηγορούν τον ΣΥΡΙΖΑ για «εθνική αρπαχτή» με αφορμή τη συμφωνία για πωλήσεις όπλων, αλλά και τη Νέα Δημοκρατία, επειδή «ξαφνικά θυμήθηκε τα παιδάκια της Υεμένης και ψηφίζει κατά του εμπάργκο».

​In response to a letter received from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (Ref. 4133) dated 8/12/2017, National Bank of Greece S.A. (the "Bank", or "NBG") informs investors that:

Pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 of Law 3556/2003, NBG had proceeded with securitizations related to receivables portfolios, including Titlos plc.

On 1/12/2017, the Bank proceeded to termination of the Titlos plc securitization. As a result, on the same date, the bond issued by Titlos plc was canceled and the relevant receivable returned to its original position.

The aforementioned transaction had no effect on the financial position, results, cash flows and liquidity of the Bank on a consolidated and stand-alone basis.

Finally, it is noted that any relevant information in relation to Titlos plc securitization is included in the prospectus of the bond issued by Titlos plc, which remains available on the Bank's website https://www.nbg.gr/en/the-group/investor-relations/dept-investors/securitizations.

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of ANZ’s life insurance businesses, OnePath Life, in Australia for AUD 2.85 billion (USD 2.14 billion). Both parties expect the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, to be completed by the end of 2018.

Zurich to become the leading retail life insurer in Australia

Acquisition is earnings accretive from day one, and will increase return on equity, cash remittance targets and shareholder returns

Acquisition reinforces Zurich’s strategy of focusing on capital-light protection and unit-linked business, expanding bancassurance capabilities and reducing volatility

Acquisition expected to be funded from internal resources and senior debt

Agreement includes long-term distribution arrangements with ANZ, one of Australia’s leading banks

The transaction price comprises AUD 1 billion of upfront reinsurance commissions, expected to be paid subject to regulatory approval in May 2018 with the remaining balance paid on completion.

“ANZ’s portfolio of non-traditional and profitable retail products fits well with Zurich’s strategy to focus on capital-light protection and unit-linked business. Furthermore, it strengthens the Group’s position in Asia Pacific, while building on our strong bank distribution capabilities,” said Group Chief Executive Officer Mario Greco. “In addition, the existing portfolio provides a highly cash-generative business that will add to our cash remittances, increase our business operating profit after tax return on equity (BOPAT ROE) target by 50 basis points and support dividend growth beyond that implied by our existing plan.”

The acquisition is expected to contribute to the Group’s profitability from day one, generating strong cash flows which will support future dividend growth. The transaction will also increase the proportion of stable life protection-based earnings, reducing overall Group earnings volatility and increasing the proportion of life earnings remitted as cash back to the Group. In view of these earnings benefits, Zurich expects to raise its current BOPAT ROE target by 50 basis points by 2019. The transaction is also expected to increase the level of overall cash remittances over the 2017-2019 planning period by AUD 300 million (USD 225 million).

As part of the transaction, Zurich will enter into a 20-year distribution agreement with ANZ in Australia to distribute life insurance products through bank channels. Under this agreement, Zurich will have access to ANZ’s 6 million customers which are served through the bank’s more than 680 branches and over 2,300 ATMs, as well as digital distribution channels.

As a result of the transaction, Zurich will have an approximately 19 percent share of the Australian retail life insurance market, positioning it as the market’s largest retail life insurer. It will also have around 6 percent of the group life market. The agreement complements Zurich’s existing independent financial adviser (IFA) and bank distribution channels in Australia.

Jack Howell, Zurich’s Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific, said, “Zurich has earmarked the Asia Pacific region to be a major engine of growth in distribution and service capabilities, building on our recent acquisitions of Macquarie’s retail life insurance business and the Cover-More Group. Importantly, we are acquiring a profitable business with loyal customers and a track record of strong, stable cash flows.”

On a pro-forma basis, the operations to be acquired reported net earned premiums for the 12 months ended September 30, 2017 of USD 1.1 billion and a net profit after tax of USD 142 million. The acquisition is expected to be funded through a mixture of Zurich’s internal cash resources and senior debt, and is expected to reduce Zurich’s capital position only modestly. The Group’s overall capital position will continue to be very strong.

As part of Royal London’s Millennial Mosaic research, millennials were asked for their savings tips for other millennials.  They won’t all apply to every millennial but they do offer a good guide. The tips, in no particular order, include:

Tim Bresnan, 32 years old, Vice-Captain of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and two-time Ashes winning all-rounder said; “Regardless of age or career, the younger you start saving into your pension the better.”

Keri German, 29 years old from London; “I would recommend getting a financial adviser - I know so much more now after speaking to my adviser. But if that’s not possible, speaking to older people may help, as they are much more likely to have experience and understand pensions. Ask your Grandma and Grandpa or even someone in the workplace.”

Rebecca Dix, 34 year old from Swansea; “As soon as you have a regular income, get into the habit of saving. Even if it’s the smallest contribution, you need to get into the habit of sacrificing some of your salary.”

Robert Rushton, 34 year old from Wales; “I would definitely consider using a financial adviser. I don’t know much about investments and it’s important to know about the risks and rewards of investing.”

Catherine Harford, 31 year old from Hertfordshire; “I believe it’s really important to have some financial self-control, so saving is a major priority. A focus on short-term saving is important, for example, we focused on saving for our wedding and we’re then going to save to move to a bigger home but I still make sure I’m saving into a pension for my long term future.”

Sarah Millward, 31 year from Birmingham; “Make a banking folder on your phone and also links to useful sites, like your pension. It means you can be more in touch with your finances on a daily basis. It helped me save and also better understand my pension.”

Jamie Clark, business development manager at Royal London Intermediary pensions, said: “There’s no better time than the New Year to take a fresh look at your savings and pension. Financial resolutions don’t have to be difficult or complicated. Little steps can make a big difference such as increasing pension contributions when you get a pay rise and maxing out on any employer contributions.”

Millennials interested in finding out more about pension planning should speak to an impartial financial adviser if possible and look at information about workplace pensions on the Royal London website or their employer’s website. They can check out our planning for retirement tool and see more tips on saving on the Money Advice Service site.

Qatar Insurance, the leading insurer in the MENA region has yet again been conferred the number one position by balance sheet (assets in 2016) and shareholders’ equity (in 2016) by Al Bayan magazine. Al Bayan, which ranks insurance companies basis financial results placed Qatar Insurance at the top position amongst 150 insurance companies operating out of the MENA region.

Founded in 1964, QIC was the first domestic insurance company in the State of Qatar. Today, QIC is the market leader in Qatar and a dominant insurer in the GCC and MENA region. QIC is one of the highest rated insurers in the Gulf region with a rating of A/Stable from Standard & Poor’s and A(Excellent) from A.M. Best. In terms of profitability and market capitalization, QIC is also the largest insurance company in the MENA region. It is listed on the Qatar Exchange and has a market capitalization of over USD 4 billion.

Speaking about QIC’s top ranking Mr. Khalifa Abdulla Turki Al-Subaey commented, “We are pleased to be ranked first amongst eminent industry players in the MENA region. Following a well thought out strategy of diversification, today QIC has transformed into a leading insurance Group and has expanded its presence not only in the MENA, but also across key international markets.”

He further stated, “The top ranking of QIC is testament to the commendable achievements that have been accomplished through the dedication and commitment of the employees of the Group. Aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030, we will continue to forge ahead on our mission to showcase QIC amongst the 50 top global insurance companies.”

15 Member Team includes Olympic, World and Pan-American Medalists, Abbott World Marathon Majors Champions, and North American Record Holders 

BOSTON, MA, December 11, 2017­­­-- John Hancock today announced its strongest U.S. Elite Team since its principal sponsorship began in 1986. The team, recruited to compete against an accomplished international field, will challenge for the coveted olive wreath on Patriots’ Day, April 16, 2018.

Four-time Olympian and 2017 TCS New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan headlines the field along with two-time Olympic medalist and 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion Galen Rupp. Joining them are Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor, and Molly Huddle, the latter of whom is the North American 10,000m record holder.

Also returning to Boston are Jordan Hasay and Shadrack Biwott. Hasay placed third at the 2017 Chicago Marathon, and set the American marathon debut record at Boston this year when she ran 2:23:00. Biwott finished as the second American and fourth overall in Boston this year.  Serena Burla, Ryan Vail, Sara Hall, Scott Smith, Kellyn Taylor, and Andrew Bumbalough will also compete on the John Hancock U.S. Elite Team at the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon.

“The 2018 John Hancock U.S. Elite Team represents a dedicated group of athletes who have consistently challenged themselves to compete with great success on the world stage,” said John Hancock Chief Marketing Officer Barbara Goose. “We are honored to invite this team to the Boston Marathon to lead 30,000 runners along the world’s most historic marathon route.”

“In the Boston Marathon’s 122-year history, one will be hard pressed to find a more accomplished American field than the one John Hancock has established for 2018,” said Tom Grilk, CEO of the B.A.A. “With Olympic medalists, Abbott World Marathon Majors winners, American record holders and more, this will be the most decorated U.S. fields in Boston Marathon history. Many familiar faces return to the roads leading to Boston, while others will be making their long-awaited debuts. And of course, it will be especially engaging for local fans to welcome Marblehead's own Shalane Flanagan back to follow up her magnificent triumph in New York."

John Hancock U.S. Elite Team Highlights:

Shalane Flanagan is the newly crowned New York City Marathon champion, racing to the first U.S. women’s title since 1977. A four-time Olympian, Flanagan holds American records in the indoor 3,000m and 5,000m and in the10K, 15K and 25K. She won the silver medal in the 10,000m at the 2008 Olympics and won the bronze medal at the 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Flanagan was the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials champion and then finished ninth in the 2012 Olympic Marathon. Last year she was third at the 2016 Trials and sixth at the 2016 Olympic Marathon in Rio de Janeiro.

Galen Rupp returns to Boston after finishing runner-up this year. He secured a commanding win at the 2017 Chicago Marathon in October. Last year, Rupp won the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Marathon; at the 2012 Olympic Games, Rupp won the silver medal in the 10,000m. He holds four American records: indoor 3,000m, 5,000m, and two-mile, and the outdoor 10,000m. Rupp ran and won his first marathon at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Accomplished in the 10,000m, Rupp won the national championship in that event from 2009 until 2016.

Desiree Linden, a two-time Olympian, returns to Boston after finishing fourth this year. At the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials she finished second and then was seventh at the Olympics. A top-five finisher in seven Abbott World Marathon Majors, Linden narrowly missed winning Boston in 2011 by two seconds. Additional accomplishments include placing second at the 2010 Chicago Marathon, tenth at the 2009 IAAF World Marathon Championships, second at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and second in the 10,000m at the 2015 Pan American Games.

Dathan Ritzenhein is the third fastest U.S. marathoner of all time with a 2:07:47 personal best. Career highlights for the three-time Olympian include finishing ninth at the 2008 Olympic Marathon, winning the bronze medal at the 2009 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and finishing 13th at the 2012 Olympic Games 10,000m. This year he won the U.S. 25K National Championships.

Abdi Abdirahman placed sixth at the 2017 Boston Marathon, and earned the Masters Division title. He also finished seventh in New York City this year. In 2016, he finished as the top American and third overall at the New York City Marathon. Abdirahman is a multiple national champion in the 10,000m, 10K, 10-mile and Half Marathon. He placed third in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, but did not finish the Olympic Marathon due to injury.

Deena Kastor is a three-time Olympian and the U.S. record holder in the marathon and the half marathon. Kastor won the 2004 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist, the 2005 Chicago Marathon, the 2006 London Marathon, and the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon. She has earned 18 national titles across various distances and won two silver medals at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.

Molly Huddle is a has earned more than 20 national championship titles on the track and roads. She set the American 10,000m record of 30:13.17 with her sixth-place finish at the 2016 Olympics. Huddle is a three-time winner of the B.A.A. 5K, and set an American record of 14:50 at the event in 2015. She has also won the New York City Half Marathon the past three years. In her marathon debut, she ran to a third place at the 2016 New York City Marathon.

Jordan Hasay set an American debut record of 2:23:00 with her third-place finish in Boston this year. She improved her time by two minutes at the Chicago Marathon, finishing third in 2:20:57. An 18-time All-American at the University of Oregon, Hasay won the 2007 IAAF World Youth Championships 1500m silver medal. She also won USA National Championship titles at 15K and 20K on the roads in 2017.

Shadrack Biwott finished as the second American and fourth overall at this year’s Boston Marathon. Only his University of Oregon teammate Galen Rupp finished higher with a second-place finish. Biwott finished seventh at the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon and fifth at the 2016 New York City Marathon with a personal best time of 2:12:01.

Serena Burla finished 10th and 11th at the 2015 and 2017 IAAF World Championships Marathon, respectively. Burla set her personal best marathon this year in Osaka, running 2:26:53. In 2013, she finished runner-up at the Amsterdam Marathon. A cancer survivor, Burla was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma in her right hamstring. She had part of her right hamstring removed in 2010, and had another malignant tumor removed this year after the World Championships.

Sara Hall ran three marathons in 2017: She won the U.S. National Marathon Championships, set a personal best time at the Frankfurt Marathon (finishing fifth in 2:27:21), and placed sixth at the Tokyo Marathon. She is married to Ryan Hall, who holds the American course record of 2:04:58 at the Boston Marathon.

Ryan Vail ran to an eighth-place finish at the BMW Berlin Marathon this year against a highly competitive field. A four time U.S. World Cross Country team member, Vail’s highest finish was 17th in 2013. He earned his best marathon time of 2:10:57 with a tenth place at the 2014 London Marathon.

Scott Smith ran the fourth fastest U.S. marathon time this year (2:12:21) with his eighth-place finish in Frankfurt. He represented the U.S. at the 2012 IAAF Half Marathon Championships and the 2015 IAAF World Marathon Championships.

Kellyn Taylor, the 2015 Pan American bronze medalist in the 5,000m, has run four marathons with impressive results. At the 2015 Houston Marathon she finished sixth, and followed that performance up with a sixth place at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. This year she placed 13th at the Virgin Money London Marathon and eighth at the New York City Marathon.

Andrew Bumbalough has represented the United States twice in cross country and twice on the track in international championships. He won the USA 5K National Championship in 2013, and placed fifth at the New York City Half Marathon in 2015. He made his marathon debut in Tokyo this year, finishing as the top American, and followed that up with a 13th place finish at the Chicago Marathon.

The 2018 Boston Marathon marks the 33rd year of John Hancock’s landmark sponsorship of the legendary race. The complete elite international field will be announced in a few weeks. For additional information about the elite athlete program and sponsorship, please visit www.johnhancock.com/bostonmarathon/sportspartnerships.html or follow us @jhboston26 and @johnhancockUSA on Twitter.

2018 Boston Marathon John Hancock Elite USA Team                                 

JLT renews its sponsorship of the popular Long Walk Hurdle race for the next three years.

JLT has announced that it has extended its current relationship with Ascot Racecourse to sponsor the JLT Long Walk Hurdle for a further three years.

The new agreement sees JLT, one of the world’s leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services, as title sponsor of the renowned JLT Long Walk Hurdle until the end of 2019. The renewal includes trackside brand exposure and the right to exclusively judge and present the best turned out horse award.

As one of Ascot’s most popular races, the JLT Long Walk Hurdle will take place on the 23rd December and is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of around three miles and includes fourteen hurdles.

This year, the race will be run in memory of Reve Di Sivola, a familiar and much-loved staple of the Christmas racing calendar and who ran in the Long Walk on five occasions, latterly last December, and won three out of the five.

Jonathan Palmer-Brown, Chairman of JLT International Specialty, said: ‘JLT has had a long and successful collaboration with the horseracing industry, and we recognise the important contribution that Ascot Racecourse makes to this.

‘We’re delighted to renew this deal with one of the UK’s most successful and popular racing venues, and help support the work they do to promote the horseracing industry as a whole.’

Nick Smith, Director of Racing and Communications at Ascot Racecourse, said: ‘It is tremendous news that JLT’s support of the JLT Long Walk, which this year commemorates race legend Reve De Sivola, has been extended to run a further three years.’

Insurance Europe has today published a position paper on the European Commission’s proposal for intermediaries to report cross-border tax planning arrangements.

While generally supporting the Commission’s efforts to fight tax evasion, Insurance Europe warned that the proposed additional reporting obligations would cause a significant administrative burden. It added that the proposed five-day reporting period would be inappropriate, and suggested that it would instead be better for companies to report their arrangements when filing their tax declaration.

Insurance Europe also said that only potentially harmful cross-border arrangements should be reported. With the Commission’s proposal, this would be difficult, as the proposal as it stands is too vague to focus specifically on such arrangements. A clearer definition of the arrangements to be reported would make the reporting obligations more manageable.

Humana has launched a series of efforts to assist its members, employees and communities in southern California impacted by the Creek, Lilac, Rye and Thomas wildfires.

With these wildfires possibly in your vicinity, your safety and well-being remain a top priority for Humana. We have taken these steps to assist our members:

Waiving all requirements for primary care physician (PCP) referrals and prior authorizations for members that identify themselves as being impacted by the fires in counties declared disaster areas.

Providing members with the same cost-sharing they would receive from an in-network facility.

For members with a pharmacy benefit, suspending restrictions on refills to allow for travel difficulties and evacuations.

Opening up our toll-free crisis intervention hotline and counseling services beyond employees and members to include any individual who may need assistance in those communities impacted by the fires. Humana counselors and work/life specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-866-440-6556 to provide free, confidential assistance to anyone needing help and support in coping with the disaster and its aftermath. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish.

For your safety, please keep the following in mind:

Tune in to local television and radio stations. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.

Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have a plan of where you’ll go. Check-in with your friends and family.

Keep your car fueled, in good condition and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.Humana members with questions about services available to them should call the toll-free phone number on the back of their Humana ID card.

Euler Hermes, the world’s leading trade credit insurer, has appointed Virginie Fauvel as Chief Transformation Officer as of January 15, 2018, and Head of the Americas region as of April 1, 2018. Once her nomination is approved by the Supervisory Board on February 9, 2018, she will also join the Board of Management of Euler Hermes as of April 1, 2018.

“I am very happy that Virginie Fauvel is joining Euler Hermes. She is an accomplished leader with a proven execution track record in the financial industry and a passion for innovation. In her new role, Virginie will be responsible for all of Euler Hermes’ transformation activities. She will also supervise Euler Hermes Digital Agency as well as our Data Lab at regional and Group levels. We are at a turning point, with new trends and opportunities. I am convinced that this new organization under Virginie’s leadership will allow us to further leverage our existing capabilities and develop new business models and services in order to accelerate the pace of change for our customers,” said Wilfried Verstraete, Chairman of the Euler Hermes Board of Management.

Biography

Virginie Fauvel started her career in 1997 with Cetelem as Group CRM and Risks analytics Director. She then became Group Digital Officer in 2004 and was in charge of the e-Business BU, setting out Cetelem’s global online strategy.

She later headed BNP Paribas’ Online Banking BU for Europe and France and founded Hello Bank!, the leading European mobile bank in Italy, France, Belgium and Germany. She joined Allianz France in 2013 as member of the executive committee, in charge of the company’s digital transformation, direct, big data and AI, communication and Market Management teams. She largely contributed to driving Allianz’s transformation mindset and bringing digital innovations at the heart of the company.

Virginie Fauvel graduated from the Ecole des Mines Nancy (French Graduate Engineering School).

Αύξηση της τάξης του 2% μέσα σε διάστημα ενός έτους και συγκεκριμένα από το τρίτο τρίμηνο του 2016 έως το τρίτο τρίμηνο του 2017, παρουσιάζει η απασχόληση στη χώρα μας, σύμφωνα με τη Eurostat.

Όπως προκύπτει από τα στοιχεία που έδωσε στη δημοσιότητα, το τρίτο τρίμηνο του 2017, σε σχέση με το δεύτερο τρίμηνο, η ΕΕ και η ευρωζώνη καταγράφουν την υψηλότερη αύξηση απασχόλησης.

Αυτό μεταφράζεται σε 0,3% αύξηση στην Ε.Ε. και σε 0,4% αύξηση στην Ευρωζώνη, ενώ σε απόλυτα νούμερα αυτά αντιστοιχούν σε 263,3 εκατ. και 156,3 εκατ. αντίστοιχα.

Στην Ελλάδα, τέλος, η απασχόληση στο τρίτο τρίμηνο του 2017, συγκριτικά με το δεύτερο τρίμητο του ίδιου έτους, κατέγραψε αύξηση 0,1%.

Ποσό που αγγίζει τα 3,5 εκατομμύρια ευρώ οφείλεται σε περίπου 14.000 επιβάτες που πέταξαν από το «Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος» μέσα στο 2017 (Ιανουάριος-Νοέμβριος), όπως έγινε γνωστό από στοιχεία που δημοσιοποίησε η AirHelp.

Οι αποζημιώσεις αφορούν σε καθυστερήσεις πτήσεων άνω των 3 ωρών που οφείλονται καθαρά σε προβλήματα που δημιουργούνται από τον αερομεταφορέα και όχι από συνθήκες έκτακτης ανάγκης είτε υπαιτιότητας του αεροδρομίου.

Συνολικά, και ξεφεύγοντας από τις «ελληνικές» αποζημιώσεις, ο αριθμός των επιβατών που δικαιούνται αποζημίωση για καθυστερήσεις ξεπερνά τους 71.000, ενώ τα χρήματα που τους οφείλονται είναι περισσότερα από 23 εκατ. ευρώ.

Το 2017 ήταν χωρίς καμία αμφισβήτηση και αμφιβολία η χρονιά του Survivor για τους Έλληνες και η Google ήρθε απλώς να επιβεβαιώσει την παραπάνω διαπίστωση δημοσιοποιώντας τις δημοφιλέστερες αναζητήσεις που έγιναν στη μηχανή αναζήτησής της από τη χώρα μας.

Αν μη τι άλλο, βέβαια, οι Έλληνες δεν έχουν μόνο τα θεάματα στο μυαλό τους, αλλά και τον... άρτο, και έτσι δεύτερη δημοφιλέστερη αναζήτηση ήταν το «Κοινωνικό Μέρισμα».

Μέσα στη δεκάδα υπάρχουν τα ονόματα δύο αγαπημένων και δημοφιλών καλλιτεχνών που έφυγαν από τη ζωή (Λάσκαρης, Ψάλτης), αλλά και το τραγούδι που σάρωσε παγκοσμίως. 

ΤΑΧΥΤΕΡΑ ΑΥΞΑΝΟΜΕΝΕΣ ΑΝΑΖΗΤΗΣΕΙΣ 2017

Survivor
Κοινωνικό Μέρισμα
Eurovision 2017
Nomads
Zωή Λάσκαρη
Eurobasket 2017
Στάθης Ψάλτης
Despacito
My style rocks
Iphone 8

ΕΠΙΚΑΙΡΟΤΗΤΑ

Κοινωνικό μέρισμα
ΕΦΚΑ
Ηριάννα
Καταλονία
Εκλογές Κεντροαριστεράς
Δασικοί Χάρτες
Σώρρας
Μάνδρα Αττικής
Ηλεκτρονικό εισιτήριο
Βόμβα Κορδελιό

ΔΙΑΣΗΜΟΤΗΤΕΣ

Zωή Λάσκαρη
Στάθης Ψάλτης
Νανά Καραγιάννη
Ειρήνη Παπαδοπούλου
Νατάσα Καλογρίδη
Μαίρη Τσώνη
Λάουρα Νάργες
Ντάνος
Σόφι Πασχάλη
Chester Bennington

ΤΑΙΝΙΕΣ

La la land
Fast and Furious 8
It
Wonder Woman
Το τελευταίο σημείωμα
Justice League
Moonlight
Logan
Fifty Shades Darker
Blade Runner

ΣΕΙΡΕΣ-ΤΗΛΕΟΠΤΙΚΑ

Survivor
Nomads
My style rocks
Παρθένα Ζωή
Έλα στη θέση μου
Survival Secret
Τατουάζ
Συμμαθητές
Rising Star
Shopping Star

Η έφεση που είχε ασκήσει ο συνήγορος του Αλεξάντερ Βίνικ κατά της αρχικής απόφασης του Συμβουλίου Εφετών απορρίφθηκε από το Ανώτατο Δικαστήριο κι έτσι ανοίγει ο δρόμος για την έκδοση του Mr Bitcoin στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες.

Ο Βίνικ, ο οποίος είχε συλληφθεί στη χώρα μας τον περασμένο Ιούλιο, όταν εντοπίστηκε σε ξενοδοχείο της Χαλκιδικής, ενώ σε βάρος του εκκρεμούσε διεθνές ένταλμα, κατηγορείται από τις αμερικανικές Αρχές για ξέπλυμα περίπου 4 δισεκατομμυρίων δολαρίων μέσω μιας διαδικτυακής πλατφόρμας ανταλλαγής ψηφιακών νομισμάτων.

Ο ίδιος, ωστόσο, αρνείται κάθε κατηγορία και μάλιστα τον περασμένο μήνα δήλωσε ενώπιον Δικαστηρίου ότι «δεν είμαι ιδιοκτήτης της επίμαχης πλατφόρμας. Είμαι τεχνικός εμπειρογνώμονας και ασχολούμαι με την παραγωγή κρυπτονομισμάτων σε επίπεδο συμβουλών. Είμαι σύμβουλος και η πλατφόρμα ήταν ένας πελάτης μου. Δεν θα μπορούσα να είμαι ιδιοκτήτης».

Ο Ρώσος υπήκοος εξήγησε, δε, και τους λόγους για τους οποίους δεν επιθυμεί την έκδοσή του στις ΗΠΑ:

- Δεν έχω διαπράξει το αδίκημα.

- Φοβάμαι ότι στις ΗΠΑ θα έχω άδικη δίκη. Οι συνθήκες στις αμερικανικές φυλακές θα είναι απάνθρωπες και πιθανόν θα υποστώ βασανιστήρια.

- Από το 1999 μεταξύ Ρωσίας και ΗΠΑ έχει υπάρξει συμφωνία δικαστικής αρωγής, άρα σε κάθε περίπτωση μπορώ να δικαστώ στη Ρωσία.

- Έχω δυο μικρά παιδιά, 3 και 6 ετών. Η σύζυγός μου εξαιτίας της κράτησής μου παρουσίασε καρκίνο στον εγκέφαλο και αυτό είναι αποδεδειγμένο. Πλέον υπάρχει κίνδυνος τα παιδιά μου να μείνουν ορφανά, ενώ η μητέρα τους νοσηλεύεται.

Τον τελευταίο λόγο σε ό,τι έχει να κάνει με την έκδοσή του θα έχει ο υπουργός Δικαιοσύνης, Σταύρος Κοντονής.

Κοντά στην αυτοδυναμία βρίσκεται η Νέα Δημοκρατία, καθώς προηγείται με 9,4 μονάδες του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ, με το Κίνημα Αλλαγής να καταγράφει διψήφιο ποσοστό με το... «καλημέρα» στις τάσεις της MRB για το μήνα Δεκέμβριο.

Όπως προκύπτει από τη μέτρηση που έγινε από την 1η ως τις 8 Δεκεμβρίου με πανελλαδική έρευνα σε 2.000 πολίτες με δικαίωμα ψήφου, η Νέα Δημοκρατία συγκεντρώνει στην πρόθεση ψήφου ποσοστό 30,7% έναντι 21,3% που συγκεντρώνει ο ΣΥΡΙΖΑ.

Σε ό,τι αφορά την εκτίμηση ψήφου, τα ποσοστά διαμορφώνονται ως εξής:

Νέα Δημοκρατία 35,2%

ΣΥΡΙΖΑ 24,4%

Κίνημα Αλλαγής 11,6%

Χρυσή Αυγή 7,8%

ΚΚΕ 7,5%

Ένωση Κεντρώων 3,2%

Ανεξάρτητοι Έλληνες 2,5%

Οι περισσότεροι από τους συμμετέχοντες δηλώνουν ότι οι εκλογές πρέπει να γίνουν στο τέλος της τετραετίας αν και περίπου 3 στους 10 θα ήθελαν να διεξαχθούν άμεσα.

Αναφορικά, τέλος, με τις προτιμήσεις των πολιτών στο ερώτημα «Ποιος είναι καταλληλότερος για πρωθυπουργός», ο Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης προηγείται του Αλέξη Τσίπρα (31,7% έναντι 22,1%), ενώ τέσσερις στους δέκα ερωτηθέντες απάντησαν «κανείς από τους δύο».

Ο δήμος Ηλιούπολης προχώρησε στην εγκατάσταση σταθμού επαναφόρτισης ηλεκτροκίνητων αυτοκινήτων στην Ελλάδα.

Όπως ανακοίνωσε ο δήμος, «πρόκειται για μια ενέργεια που συμβάλλει στην επίσπευση του παγκόσμιου μέλλοντος και βάζει την Ηλιούπολη στην πρωτοπορία της ηλεκτροκίνησης και στην ανάπτυξη νέων, ήπιας μορφής τεχνολογιών για την προστασία του περιβάλλοντος.

Πρόκειται για δύο θέσεις στο πάρκινγκ του Δημαρχείου, όπου θα μπορεί όποιος έχει ηλεκτρικό αυτοκίνητο να το φορτίζει δωρεάν. Στο ίδιο σημείο παρέχεται και δωρεάν πρόσβαση στο Internet μέσω του WiFi Hotspot του Δήμου.

Έτσι, ο Δήμος Ηλιούπολης έχει μπει στο δρόμο της εξέλιξης ακολουθώντας το όραμα της Έξυπνης Πόλης».