Viktoria Dendrinou

Athens

Athens Bureau Chief at Bloomberg News

Athens Bureau Chief for Bloomberg News. Via Washington, Brussels & @Bagehots. Always 💙 econ. Reach out: [email protected] ViktoriaDendrinou.01 on Signal

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Articles

Bulgaria Is on Track to Win EU Approval to Join the Euro Next Year

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Jorge Valero |Viktoria Dendrinou |Slav Okov

Sofia, Bulgaria. (Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria is close to clearing a major hurdle toward euro adoption, putting the Black Sea nation on course to join the currency area next year. The minority government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is awaiting an assessment of its readiness on June 4, when the European Commission and the European Central Bank release their convergence reports.
Strong Earthquake Strikes North of Crete, No Major Damage

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Viktoria Dendrinou

(Bloomberg) -- A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck north of the Greek island of Crete in the early morning, the second tremor of such strength in less than two weeks, with no reports of major damage or injuries. The earthquake took place 56 kilometers northeast of Crete and was felt in nearby islands. Its depth was 60 kilometers and no tsunami warning has been issued.
EU Should Allow Defense-Spending Boost, Greek Finance Chief Says

3 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Viktoria Dendrinou |Oliver Crook |Alessandra Migliaccio

The European Union should go ahead and allow budget flexibility for more defense spending across the region, according to Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Speaking on Bloomberg Television on Monday, he endorsed greater flexibility for countries seeking to boost military outlays, in line with a recent push by the bloc.
Fintech Group Qualco and Its Owners Target Raising €98 Million in Athens IPO

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Viktoria Dendrinou |Sotiris Nikas

The Athens Stock Exchange building in Athens, Greece. (Bloomberg) -- Qualco Group SA and its owners are looking to raise as much as €98 million ($111 million) through an Athens initial public offering, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Greek fintech company plans to offer shares at a price range of €5.04 to €5.46 apiece as early as next week, the person said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.
Qualco, Owners Said to Target Raising €98 Million in Athens IPO

1 month ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Viktoria Dendrinou |Sotiris Nikas

Qualco Group SA and its owners are looking to raise as much as €98 million ($111 million) through an Athens initial public offering, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Greek fintech company plans to offer shares at a price range of €5.04 to €5.46 apiece as early as next week, the person said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.
Greece’s Rating Upgraded by S&P on Economic Strength

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Viktoria Dendrinou

Gross domestic product, which has outpaced much of the euro zone since the pandemic, advanced by 2.3% in 2024. (Bloomberg) -- Greece’s credit rating was raised by S&P Global Ratings, the third upgrade in just over a month as credit assessors continue to welcome the country’s economic turnaround and improved debt outlook. Friday’s decision by S&P puts Greece at BBB, or two notches above junk, with a stable outlook.
Greece Offers Vital Lessons for Europe in Defense Spending

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Sotiris Nikas |Viktoria Dendrinou

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EIB to Propose Expanding Investment Criteria for Defense Funding

Mar 4, 2025 | bloomberg.com | Alberto Nardelli |Viktoria Dendrinou

The European Investment Bank will propose expanding its mandate to include projects dedicated for military use, a move that would broaden its investment mandate to include more defense spending. Currently, the multilateral financial institution, which has a €600 billion ($631 billion) balance sheet, is only allowed to invest in dual-use goods, which have civilian as well as military purposes.
Bessent no asistirá a la reunión de jefes de finanzas del G-20 en Sudáfrica

Feb 19, 2025 | bloomberglinea.com | Daniel Flatley |Viktoria Dendrinou

Bloomberg — El secretario del Tesoro estadounidense, Scott Bessent, no viajará a la reunión de ministros de Finanzas del G-20 en Sudáfrica la próxima semana, ya que se centra en una agenda local en sus primeras semanas en el cargo. La decisión de Bessent sigue al desaire del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, a la reunión de ministros de Asuntos Exteriores del G-20 esta semana. Rubio había citado entre sus razones para no ir problemas con las políticas sudafricanas sobre la tierra y la igualdad.
Bessent to Skip G-20 Finance Chiefs Gathering in South Africa

Feb 19, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Daniel Flatley |Viktoria Dendrinou

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent won’t travel to the Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in South Africa next week as he focuses on the domestic agenda in his first weeks in office. Bessent’s decision follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s snub of the G-20 gathering of foreign ministers this week. Rubio had cited issues with South Africa’s land and equality policies among his reasons for not going. A local US diplomat in South Africa was delegated to attend the foreign ministers’ meeting.