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Greek Construction Companies Conquer the German Market

Over the last several years, Greek construction companies have steadily, and significantly, increased their share of the market in the construction sector in Germany. When the financial crisis hit the country of Greece hard in the early 2010s, most of the...

New Business Fair ''Mykonos Only'' is a Smash Hit on Greece's Most Cosmopolitan Island

''Mykonos Only'', a new initiative to promote entrepreneurship and business on the popular Greek island, came to a successful conclusion on Saturday. Attendees and organizers considered this first-ever exposition to be a big hit. The business fair's full name was...

Greece Slips in World Bank's Ranking on Ease of Doing Business

Greece dropped five places in this year's World Bank's annual "Doing Business Index," ranking 72nd, down from 67th place last year. Greece's score of 68.08 represents a decline of 0.12 points compared to last year's index. The annual World Bank...

Greek-Canadian Fast Food Giant Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

Greek-Canadian fast food chain Opa! of Greece is celebrating 20 years of introducing Greek food to a wider Canadian clientele. The chain has contributed to the recognition of Greek cuisine in Canada and has earned a reputation based on...

Heavy Taxation Discourages New Entrepreneurs in Greece – Report

Fewer entrepreneurs started new businesses this year, apparently due to uncertainty in the Greek market and to heavy taxation of the self-employed, said the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), in its annual report on entrepreneurship that was...

Annual Entrepreneurship Survey by Amway Shows Greeks Less Keen to Start Own Business

The annual entrepreneurship survey by Amway was released on Wednesday and it revealed that there is a decline in the amount of Greeks who are setting up their own businesses as a source of their main income. “The business environment...

Global University Rankings Show Greek Students Lack Entrepreneurship

A global study of 122,000 university students of 1,000 universities in 50 countries, showed that Greek students are lacking in entrepreneurship while also abandoning their dreams of entering the civil service. The research data will be presented at the...

World Bank: Greece Ranks Close to Afghanistan in Supporting Entrepreneurship

Greece dropped three places in the annual World Bank report on the ease of doing business, with its main weaknesses being contract compliance and property registration. According to the report, Greece is as close to attracting foreign investors as Afghanistan...

Greek Kafeneion Products Take Center Stage in Brussels

The history of Greek cafes captured through the lens of George Pittas is featured at the Theorem Gallery in Brussels. The display marks the start of events organized by MEP Stelios Kouloglou on June 27-28 to promote Greek products...

Self'it: New App For Snapping and Sharing Designed by Greek Students

Have you ever wanted a social media app to help you stand out from the crowd? A new application developed by two Greek students, called Self'it, may be just what you've been waiting for. 22-year old Themis and Sotiris, the...