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Greek Companies Among the Best Workplaces in Europe

Five Greek companies made it to the list of 100 Best Companies - Great Places to Work. The official awards ceremony took place in Dublin, Ireland, on June 16, during the official dinner of the Royal Dublin Society. Mars Group...

Greece's Biggest Supermarket Chain, Marinopoulos, Risks Default

Greece's biggest supermarket chain, Marinopoulos, is currently undergoing restructuring in a inopportune time, as there appears to be a growing friction between suppliers and creditor banks. Suppliers, who are owed a large sum between the banks have been pressing for debt payments...

Greek Authorities Investigate Ericsson Staff Over Corruption Scandal

On Sunday the Swedish telecom giant, Ericsson, announced that Greek authorities have summoned seven unnamed former employees on suspicion of corruption. The announcement comes just days after the company stated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is spearheading a...

Fraport Greece Moving Forward in 14 Regional Airports, Welcomes Ratification of Contracts

On Monday, the Greek parliament concluded ratification of contracts for the concession of 14 regional airports, a move welcomed by Fraport as they noted that this is one of the biggest investments in Greece. The contracts for the concession of the airports...

ThinkBiz 'Cruise Inn,' a Chance for Young Entrepreneurs to Develop Their Startups

A ship full of positive youthful energy, drive and ambition kicked off its Aegean voyage. The passengers, all young Europeans, arrived at the port of Piraeus on Tuesday to take part in the Cruise Inn business competition organized by...

Survey Shows that 39 Percent of Greek Companies Want to Transfer their Activities Abroad

Thirty nine percent of Greek companies are considering the transfer of their headquarters abroad, almost double compared to last July when capital controls were imposed, according to a survey by Endeavor Greece. This percentage translates into more than 9,000 small,...

Greece's Most Powerful Cargo Ship Owners

Recent reports show that the global economic crisis has negatively impacted the navy industry and especially the commercial transport via cargo ships. However, according to newmoney.gr, Greece remains one of the top players in the commercial transport through cargo ships,...

Greek Startup Company Idea Wins Swedish Competition

Greek entrepreneur Pavlos Georgiadis, co-founder of the startup company “We Deliver Taste,” is one of the 15 winners of this year's “Smart Living Challenge” innovation competition that was held at the Swedish Institute in Stockholm. "Smart Living Challenge" is an open,...

Greece and Turkey to Hold Business Forum in Izmir

Mediterranean neighbors Greece and Turkey will hold a joint business forum, bringing together hundreds of participants on November 12 in Izmir, with Turkish Economic Affairs Minister Nihat Zeybekci and Greek Development Minister Nikos Dendias delivering speeches. Turkey's Foreign Economic Relations Council, the Greek...

Greek Gaming Giant Intralot Quits Victoria Gaming

Greek-based gaming company Intralot is abandoning its Keno and scratchies business in Victoria and suing the Australian State Government for millions of dollars in losses. In 2007, the Labor government in Australia granted Intralot a 10-year license in the...