Environment
Greek Environment Minister Gives Priority to Renewable Energy
Changes in legislation, cost cuts and faster permit deliveries are some of the steps taken by authorities to support renewable energy projects around the country.
BUSINESS & TECH
Help For Businesses From the Hellenic Development Bank
Business Financing and the Guarantee Fund are two programs designed by the Hellenic Development Bank and launched earlier this year, aiming to help Greek businesses cover their needs and continue their activities in these difficult times.
BUSINESS & TECH
Ferry Market Battered by Coronavirus Storm
The ferry fleet has resumed its activity this summer although passenger traffic might not exceed 49% compared to last year.
BUSINESS & TECH
After Luring Investors and Pensioners, Greece Bids to Attract the Super Wealthy
After efforts to induce investors and pensioners to move their tax base to Greece, the government is preparing a third round of incentives to attract the wealthy, which involves family offices.
BUSINESS & TECH
EU Retirees to Be Lured to Buy Homes in Greece
After seeking to offer incentives for European pensioners looking to retire to sunnier climes by moving their tax base to Greece, the government is also exploring ways to make the purchase of a home here more attractive.
Real Estate
First Two Uber-Luxury Villas Sold at Astir Palace Resort
The villas will occupy some of the most prime real estate in Attica, by the sea next to the iconic jewel of the Athens Riviera.
Technology
Irakleio Selected for European Commission’s Intelligent Cities Challenge
Over the next two years, the capital of Crete will draw on European expertise to become a smarter and more sustainable city through the program.
BUSINESS & TECH
Buyer’s Market? Greek Holiday Home Sales Drop Due to Pandemic
Given the absence of the key driver of the holiday home market - visitors from abroad - demand has dropped significantly in 2020.
