Greece
Economy
New Economy Minister Focusing on Attracting Foreign Investments
Attracting investments for Greece from abroad tops the agenda of the new political leadership of the Economy ministry, the new Economy Minister, Dimitris Papadimitriou announced following last Friday's government reshuffle.
"We will focus on attracting investments in the framework of the euro...
Greece
Who Is Who in the New Greek Government
After the September 20 national elections, Greece's new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras opted to form a second coalition government with his ally Panos Kammenos's Independent Greeks (ANEL). The new cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday morning, September 23. Here are the members of the...
Business
Greece Simplifies Licensing Procedures for Food and Beverage Companies
Greek Economy Alternate Minister Alexis Charitsis signed a ministerial decision aimed at simplifying licensing procedures for enterprises in the food and beverage sector.
Under the decision, all food and beverage activities are included in the status of a law 4442,...
Greece
Greece's New Cabinet Members Sworn In (photos)
The new members of the Greek government were sworn in on Wednesday afternoon, in a ceremony held in the presence of President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
On Tuesday, Tsipras reshuffled his cabinet ahead of a keynote economy...
Greece
Greece's Tsipras Announces Limited Cabinet Reshuffle
Greece's premier Alexis Tsipras announced a reshuffle of his government in an effort to reverse the tide as his SYRIZA party lags well behind conservative New Democracy in opinion polls.
The reshuffle included 13 new faces, but there were no...
Greece
European Commissioner Crețu to Visit Chios on June 14
European Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Crețu accompanied by Greek Alternate Economy Minister Alexis Charitsis, Deputy Shipping Minister Nektarios Santorinios and general secretary public investments Panagiotis Korkolis will visit the island of Chios on June 14.
A series of meetings...
Economy
Lesvos' Mayor Says He Welcomes Gov's Announced Growth Plan for Northern Aegean Islands
Lesvos mayor Spyros Galinos welcomed the 25-million-euro growth plan announced by the Greek government on Saturday for the islands of the northern Aegean, saying it offers much-needed support for the local economy.
Alternate Economy Minister Alexis Charitsis will visit Lesvos on Monday (March 13)...