We are ready to work even more intensively with the Greeks of the diaspora, Smyrlis says
"We are taking every possible initiative to exploit the potential of our diaspora. We are ready to work even more intensively, together with the...
Energy min proposes special EU fund to offset high natural gas bills
The European Commission should set up an 80-billion-euro fund to deal with the fallout from high natural gas prices, Environment & Energy Minister Kostas...
Greece to launch two programmes for SMEs worth 1.0 billion euros
The Greek government will launch the first two programmes of the new Operational Programmes of NSRF 2021-2027 designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises,...
Greece attracts record foreign direct investment in 2021, reaching 5 billion euros
"The foundations we have laid for three years are strong and stable, despite the ever-changing situation. In Greece, we observe a continuous flow of...
Aegean named ‘Best Regional Airline in Europe’
Aegean Airlines has received yet another important distinction, at the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning the title of "Best Regional Airline in Europe"...
Staikouras ‘realistically optimistic’ Greece will move to sustainable and socially just growth and prosperity
Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said he was "realistically optimistic" that Greece can - and will - move to high, sustainable and socially just growth...
Stournaras sees GDP up 6 pct in 2022
The Bank of Greece sees an increase in GDP by 6 pct for this year, while the growth rate is expected to decline in...
Greece’s 2023 draft budget foresees lower taxes, extends lower VAT to more items, services
Greece's draft state budget for 2023 is expected to be finalized this coming week, before its tabling in Parliament on October 3.
Basic features include...
Greece reduced natural gas consumption by 40% in September, Skrekas says
The domestic consumption of natural gas in September shows a 40 pct decrease compared to last year, while there has also been an increase...
Two offers submitted for Alexandroupolis port, HRADF says
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) on Thursday announced it had received two offers for the acquisition of 67% of the Alexandroupolis Port Authority...
FinMin Staikouras sees extension of heating allowance if needed
"It may be necessary to extend the granting of the heating allowance after December 31," Finance Minister Christos Staikouras stated on Wednesday in an...
The end of solidarity levy; heating oil lower by 25 cents
The finance ministry submitted an amendment to parliament on Tuesday putting a definitive end to the solidarity levy for all.
The measure will be implemented...
UAE Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri sees strong investment interest in Greece
The 4.0-billion-euro joint investment fund agreed last May between Greece and the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) is expected to stimulate significant investment interest from...
Greek budget revenues significantly exceed targets in August
State budget revenues continued growing further, expanding a much needed fiscal space for the Greek government. More specifically, the finance ministry on Friday released...
FinMin Staikouras: Greek economy to grow by 5.3% in 2022
The number of beneficiaries of the heating allowance is expanding, after the increase of the total amount to 300 million euros from 174 million...