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ATHENS - Almost nine years after being on the brink of being pushed out of the Eurozone and its economy shrinking 25 percent, Greece’s unlikely comeback is continuing, with a 3 percent growth forecast for 2024.

ATHENS – The 14th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum, entitled ‘Sustainability – Investments & Economic Growth,’ takes place on Tuesday, May 28, at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens.

ATHENS – The 14th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum, entitled ‘Sustainability – Investments & Economic Growth,’ takes place on Tuesday, May 28, at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens.

ATHENS - The special 'Easter Basket,' which offers traditional Easter foods at lower or unchanged prices, will come into effect from April 24 to May 4.

ATHENS - The special 'Easter Basket,' which offers traditional Easter foods at lower or unchanged prices, will come into effect from April 24 to May 4.

ATHENS - A primary surplus of 2.

ATHENS - A primary surplus of 2.

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Beating Back Chinese Challenge, Greek Shipowners Still First in Tonnage

ATHENS - Long the ruler of the world’s waves, Greek shipowners have been fending off tough competition from China, and now Japan, but still are first with 17% of the globe’s fleet in terms of Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT.

ATHENS - Long the ruler of the world’s waves, Greek shipowners have been fending off tough competition from China, and now Japan, but still are first with 17% of the globe’s fleet in terms of Dead Weight Tonnage (DWT.

European Central Bank Will Let Greece’s Big 4 Banks Pay Out Dividends

After being urged by Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras, the European Central Bank (ECB) is reportedly poised to let the country’s Big 4 banks pay dividends when supervisors take it under consideration in June.

After being urged by Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras, the European Central Bank (ECB) is reportedly poised to let the country’s Big 4 banks pay dividends when supervisors take it under consideration in June.

Greece’s Infrastructure Not Ready for Tourists, More Resorts Coming

ATHENS - Expecting another record year in tourism to surpass the numbers in 2023 in arrivals and revenues, Greece’s infrastructure - particularly on overwhelmed islands - isn’t adequate to deal with the demands even as more resorts keep opening.

ATHENS - Expecting another record year in tourism to surpass the numbers in 2023 in arrivals and revenues, Greece’s infrastructure - particularly on overwhelmed islands - isn’t adequate to deal with the demands even as more resorts keep opening.

Greek Authorities, EU Probe Fraud in Contracts Worth 2.5 Billion Euros

ATHENS - In what could be another scandal, Greece’s Competition Commission and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) are reportedly looking into €2.

ATHENS - In what could be another scandal, Greece’s Competition Commission and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) are reportedly looking into €2.

High Prices Drive Down Greek Retail Sales, Stores Hope Easter Comeback

ATHENS - Retail commerce turnover in the first quarter of 2024 was disappointing, according to traders’ estimates.

ATHENS - Retail commerce turnover in the first quarter of 2024 was disappointing, according to traders’ estimates.

Foreign Investors Buying Property Make Up 50% of Greece Real Estate Deals

ATHENS - Fueled by the Golden Visa program, which offers affluent foreigners and their families 5-year residency permits and valuable European Union passports, real estate emerged as the prime attraction for investors once again.

ATHENS - Fueled by the Golden Visa program, which offers affluent foreigners and their families 5-year residency permits and valuable European Union passports, real estate emerged as the prime attraction for investors once again.

Greek Shipowners Bought 1500 Ships from China Since 2000, Spent $70 Billion

PIRAEUS, Greece -Greece’s essentially tax-free shipping oligarchs may rule the world’s waves but have bought 1,500 ships since 2000 from Chinese shipyards - Greece’s sector is struggling - and spent $70 billion to do it.

PIRAEUS, Greece -Greece’s essentially tax-free shipping oligarchs may rule the world’s waves but have bought 1,500 ships since 2000 from Chinese shipyards - Greece’s sector is struggling - and spent $70 billion to do it.

Divesting State Stakes in Big Banks Bringing Greece 3.5 Billion Euro Bonanza

ATHENS - The sell-off of state interests in five banks by the end of the year is expected to reap 3.

ATHENS - The sell-off of state interests in five banks by the end of the year is expected to reap 3.

Bank of Greece Chief Sounds Caution Despite Growth, Pushes Reforms

ATHENS - Greece should not become complacent about its still surging recovery, which has been a remarkable comeback from the economic and austerity crisis of 2010-2018, Bank of Greece Governor Yiannis Stournaras warned.

ATHENS - Greece should not become complacent about its still surging recovery, which has been a remarkable comeback from the economic and austerity crisis of 2010-2018, Bank of Greece Governor Yiannis Stournaras warned.

Villa Construction Soars on Overrun Paros, Passes Santorini, Mykonos

PAROS - The New Democracy government’s vow to curb overtourism and unchecked development on islands, where infrastructure strain and business encroachment on beaches are prevalent, hasn’t slowed the proliferation of villas on Paros.

PAROS - The New Democracy government’s vow to curb overtourism and unchecked development on islands, where infrastructure strain and business encroachment on beaches are prevalent, hasn’t slowed the proliferation of villas on Paros.

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