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Shipping Executives Gather in Athens for Capital Link Forum
The "8th Annual Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping – Best Industry Practices Forum," taking place today at the Athens Hilton, focuses on strategies to address the challenges ahead for the shipping industry.
The forum brings together leaders and representatives from...
Crime
Prosecutor Subpoenas 10 Suspects in Folli Follie Scandal
Ten individuals were summoned on Monday by a Greek prosecutor who is investigating the Folli Follie scandal.
As reported by Greek daily Kathimerini, the suspects were called to testify, and are facing charges of fraud and money laundering.
Following the prosecutor's...
Business
Tsipras Aims to Lure Investments from Arab Countries
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras welcomed business delegations from the Arab world at the opening of the 3rd Euro-Arab Summit, held in Athens.
In his speech, Tsipras paid tribute to all those who recognize the important investment opportunities offered by...
Business
Germans Discover Crete's Hidden Treasures
The Region of Crete along with FVW, the famous German travel news organization, are joining forces to present to the German public how Crete's sustainability leads to longevity.
More than 45 editors, journalists, and tour operators will be in Crete...
Business
Folli Follie Assets to be Frozen as Investigation Continues
As investigations into possible fraud and wrongdoing continues, a Greek financial prosecutor has ordered all the assets belonging to a Folli Follie chartered accountant, along with the assets of an executive in the company's Hong Kong subsidiary, to be...
Business
Greek Cement Giant Titan Moves HQ to Belgium, Vows to Maintain Greek Presence
Greece’s biggest cement producer, the Titan Group, has announced that its moving its headquarters to Belgium and its administrative headquarters to Cyprus.
The multinational company, which operates in 14 countries across five continents, has accepted a voluntary tender offer by...
Business
Katerini-Based Firm Innovates with Hand-Crafted Replicas of Luxury Cars
Overcoming bureaucracy and a harsh economy, a firm based in northern Greece has innovated and thrived by carving out its own unique niche in the automotive market.
Replicar Hellas, based in the northern Greek city of Katerini, produces hand-crafted, exact...
Europe
5 Greek Restaurants that Conquered London
The Financial crisis that hit Greece has left its scars on the economy and people of the country. These harsh conditions of the past 8 years though, weren't able to stop Greeks from succeeding. The following examples are just...
Business
Cost-Cutting Online Service Slashes Start-Up Times for Businesses in Greece
Dozens of businesses are using a new electronic 'one-stop shop' to slash the time it takes to get a new venture up and running in Greece.
The e-YMS system, which began in late July, now has at least 65 businesses...
Greek News
Israeli Investors Urged to Look at Greece
Greece is being marketed to businesspeople in Israel as an investment destination, as a new chamber of commerce works to build ties between the two states.
A delegation from Greece was in Tel Aviv this week at a presentation arranged...