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Women Hold 33% of Senior Management Positions in Greece
According to a survey by international business advisor Grant Thorton, over 33% of senior management positions in Greece are held by women.
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Coronavirus Lockdown Costs Greece 750 Million Euros Per Week
The coronavirus lockdown is costing Greece around 750 million euros ($902 million) per week, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Thursday.
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Liquidless Laundry Detergent Is a Greek-American Innovation
The Liquidless laundry detergent ECOSNext is the new, pioneering creation of the leading green cleaning products manufacturer Earth Friendly Products.
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EasyJet Says Early Travel Bookings Already up 600%
EasyJet stated on Tuesday that bookings for flights increased by more than 300% and vacation reservations grew by over 600% on a weekly basis
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Rolls-Royce Names Panos Kakoullis New CFO
British aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce will name Panos Kakoullis as its new CFO, Reuters reported on Monday. Kakoullis will start in his new role on May 3.
The company hopes that the Greek-British Kakoullis, former head of audit and assurance...
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PM Mitsotakis Calls for Vaccine Equity, Green Development in Conference
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed coronavirus vaccine equity and his commitment to the continual modernization of the Greek economy in an online conference called "Europe 2021" on Thursday.
The conference, which was organized by the German newspapers Der Tagesspiegel, Die...
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Calamos CEO Touts Stock Market’s Opportunities as Pandemic Lifts
Greek-American John Koudounis, the Chief Executive Officer of Chicago-based Calamos Investments, oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations, its fiscal function and its overall performance. His responsibilities include managing operations, leading business and corporate development, and directing strategic growth initiatives.
The CEO spoke to...
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Nike Terminates Greek Retailers, Threatening Shops With Bankruptcy
Greek retailers have announced they are taking Nike to the European courts following the company's announcement that it will terminate its existing contracts by 2022.
A spokesperson at the Dutch European headquarters of the American multinational corporation confirmed on Wednesday...
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Amazon in Athens Ushers New Era of Innovation in Greece
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that they will soon open their first office in Athens as part of the conglomerate’s ongoing investment in Greece.
The firm had previously opened a CloudFront location in the capital city and the addition of...
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Greek Female Startup Founders Aim at Closing Gender Gap
A new private initiative, the Greek Female Startup Founders' Cluster of ICC Women Hellas, has embarked on a mission to promote female-led Greek startup companies, with the support of the domestic and international network of the International Chamber of...
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Forbes’ “30 Under 30” List Singles Out Prominent Greek-Americans
Some prominent Greek-Americans were named recently on Forbes' "30 Under 30" List, which singles out up and coming figures in the realms of Manufacturing & Industry, Media, and Hollywood & Entertainment.
The tenth-annual listing profiled 600 young entrepreneurs, scientists and...
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PM Mitsotakis: “Brand Greece” Must be Refreshed This Year
Greek PM Mitsotakis believes that "Brand Greece" must be refreshed once again this year, after the worst of the pandemic is over, letting the world know once again that it is ready to "hit play again" as the nation...
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Greek Shipowners Place Orders for 85 New Vessels
Greek shipowners have placed orders for 85 new vessels in the past year, according to an encouraging report released today by the Union of Greek Shipowners.
These mavens of the shipping industry have invested more than $9 billion recently in...
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Covid-19: Retail Stores to Reopen in Greece; 610 Cases Friday
The retail sector is set to reopen in Greece as the country has successfully battled its second wave of Covid-19 during its two-month lockdown.
Starting Monday, January 18, Greece's retail sector, along with hair and nail salons, will be open...
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Amazon Web Services Opens Office in Greece
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that they will soon open their first office in Athens as part of the conglomerate's ongoing investment in Greece.
The firm had previously opened a CloudFront location in the capital city and the addition of...