Trade
Animals
Campaign Against Trade in Wild Animals Launched in Greece
A campaign against the trade in wild animals has been launched in Greece following the death of a rare white tiger cub earlier in the week.
Hasija, the female cub, was euthanized on Monday after experts deemed that the animal...
Economy
Greek Exports Increase by 37% Year-On-Year, Setting New Record
Greek exports in all major sectors set a new record in 2022, rising by double digits in the eleven months between January and November, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Monday.
In the January–November...
Business
Funeral Services Join Black Friday Hype in Greece
The business world's "Black Friday" hype has now begun to engulf consumers in Greece, who are eager to take advantage of the special sales offered annually by retailers.
The Black Friday phenomenon began in the United States, as the day...
Diplomacy
CIA Chief Meets Russian Counterpart in Turkey
The CIA chief met his Russian counterpart in Turkey on Monday. The Kremlin verified that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns met face-to-face with Sergey Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR RF), in the...
Business
Greek Toy Manufacturers Urge Support To Unlock Exports Potential
In a market dominated by international franchises and illegal knock-offs, the Greek toy manufacturing industry has stood its ground and continued its long-standing flourishment, providing consistent quality and creative originality to millions of customers in Greece and abroad.
Robust over...
Business
EU Posts Large Trade Surplus as Imports Drop in 2020
The Eurozone's trade surplus posted record numbers in June, swelling to 21.2 billion euros ($25 million) as the bloc experienced a corresponding record decline in the importation of goods due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent report...
Europe
World’s Largest Shipping Conglomerate Reports Robust Business in 2020
The CEO of the world's largest shipping company, Moeller-Maersk A/S, spoke to reporters at a press conference on Wednesday at the company's headquarters on the Esplanade in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The shipping and logistics company published its second quarter figures today,...
Business
Greek Exports at Record Highs in 2019 Despite Global Turbulence
Greece's export performance set new historical records in 2019, the Panhellenic Exporters' Association and the Center for Export Research and Studies announced on Friday.
The increase is mostly due to the upward trend of Greek exports to the other nations...
Economy
Greece to Begin Procedures to Privatize Ten Regional Ports
The Greek government has launched the necessary legal procedures for the further commercial development of ten large regional ports in the country, according to an announcement issued on Friday.
Finance Minister Christos Staikouras and Shipping and Island Policy Minister Giannis...
Business
Greece Will be the Honored Country at China International Import Expo
Greece will be foremost among the countries honored at the China International Import Expo 2019 (CIIE), held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10.
A statement by Enterprise Greece, the nation's official export-promotion agency, said that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos...