Greek business

Corruption and fraud issues have not yet ceased to trouble the Greek society, despite the fact that their numbers appear to have decreased compared to 2013. According to an Ernst & Young global survey, the pressure for increased revenue and international...

Despite the economic crisis and the negative foreign media reports on Greece’s economic situation, the country continues to attract large multinational companies. It is no coincidence that several major conglomerates have chosen to organize their annual conference in Greece. For example,...

The Startup Weekend Blue Growth Piraeus, a workshop focusing on maritime-related startups, will take place at Chamber of Piraeus, as part the European Maritime Day event, from May 29 to 31. The Startup Weekend Blue Growth Piraeus is part of the Startup...

The annual Greek Community of Melbourne general assembly was held on Sunday, March 15 at the multipurpose room of Alphington Grammar School. The meeting included a discussion on the historic organizations’ future plans and activities. The members mainly focused on...

For the second consecutive year, the 30-year-old Greek businesswoman Dimitra Markogiannaki was named one of Australia’s top female entrepreneurs under 40. Dimitra “Demi” Markogiannaki was born in and raised in Athens, though her parents originated from Kalavryta, Peloponnese and Chania,...

Former Greek residents of Imbros, who had left around 1974, are now beginning to resettle on the island due to the financial crisis that has driven them away from Greece. Many families, young or older people in their most productive years,...

Just one month remains before the submission deadline for this year’s HEA. Entrepreneurs with new business ideas can submit their applications via the HEA website until March 4, 2015, in order to compete for startup funding of up to €700,000, as...

Official data released by Cosco Pacific show the reason behind the Chinese company’s decision to invest in the Piraeus port. According to the data, over the last 11 months, from January to November, 2014, 2.73 million containers were handled at...

On Monday, November 10, the 3rd Business unusual Award by ALBA Graduate Business School and The American College of Greece was awarded to George David, during a ceremony held at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens. Two hundred and...

The financial crisis has created new opportunities for Greeks who wish to open their own companies. According to a recent survey, 23.5% of respondents stated that they are planning to start their own business. The survey, conducted by KAPA Research,...