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Atlantic Bank President: How Greek Companies Can Enter the American Market
A Greek company that wants to enter the U.S. market must have prior knowledge of the legal framework, the U.S. market and its competiveness, along with knowledge of tax laws, said Atlantic Bank President Nancy Papaioannou.
Speaking at the Capital...
Greece
China’s Alibaba at Athens Chamber of Tradesmen: Possibility of Synergies With Greek Companies
Executives from China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba presented the possibilities of synergies with Greek companies in a meeting with the management of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen in Athens on Tuesday.
Rodrigo Cipriani Foresio, Country Manager for Italy, Spain and Greece,...
Economy
Almost 2,000 Greek Companies Relocated to Bulgaria in 2015
Greece's Ambassador to Bulgaria Dimosthenis Stoidis said that about 2,000 Greek companies relocated to the neighboring country in 2015.
The ambassador spoke to Bulgaria's Novinite news agency about several issues regarding the two neighbors. On the migrant crisis, Stoidis said he...
Economy
Survey Shows that 39 Percent of Greek Companies Want to Transfer their Activities Abroad
Thirty nine percent of Greek companies are considering the transfer of their headquarters abroad, almost double compared to last July when capital controls were imposed, according to a survey by Endeavor Greece.
This percentage translates into more than 9,000 small,...
Economy
Two Large Greek Companies Pay Employees in Cash
Two large Greek companies have decided to pay their employees in cash now that banks are closed and capital controls are imposed.
The Sklavenitis super market chain was the first to take the initiative. A company announcement stated that the...
Economy
Russian Railways Still Interested in Acquiring Privatized Greek Companies
Russian Railways (PZD) is still in talks with the Greek government on the possibility of submitting bids in the privatization of related Greek state companies, Russia's railway boss Vladimir Yakunin said on Wednesday.
Talking to the Public Chamber of the...
Business
7 Greek Companies Among Top 110 in Europe
Seven Greek companies have been included on the list of 110 leading European companies in the European Business Awards 2014-2015.
The results were announced by RSM Greece in a competition where the best European companies were distinguished with the honorary title...
Business
Less Greek Companies Went Out of Business in 2014 but Also Fewer Established
Both good and bad news for the Greek business world emerged from the official data of the General Commercial Registry (GEMI) for 2014. During the previous year, a positive balance between companies forced to shut down and newly established ones...
Business
The Greek Companies That Resist Crisis
Despite the dire economic conditions prevailing in the country, some Greek companies were able to withstand the crisis and maintain or even increase their profit.
ICAP Group presented the 500 most profitable companies in Greece, based on their published accounts...
Business
Best Greek Companies of 2013
Hrima, a modern Greek financial and investment magazine published by Ethos Media, awarded for the 11th consecutive year the best Greek companies that contributed to Greece's economic growth.
During the ceremony Greek Deputy Finance Minister Christos Staikouras stated that the country will...
Business
Four Greek Companies on World's Best Multinational Workplaces List
The market research company “Great Place to Work” announced the top 25 multinational companies, through the annual international list- World's Best Multinational Workplaces 2013.
These companies have the best working environment, and among them, four Greek companies that are distinguished...
Business
Some Greek Companies Duck The Haratsi
While working Greeks are lining up to pay a doubled property tax being put into their electric bills, critics are arguing that some businesses and the wealthy are avoiding it.
The levy is being called a "haratsi," after a Turkish...
Economy
Many Greek Companies Withhold Workers' Salaries
While Greece's public workers find their pay under siege and set to be cut again because of a new round of austerity measures demanded by international lenders, some 400,000 employees working for private companies were not paid at least...
Economy
Iran Cuts Oil to Greek Companies
According to Iranian state television on April 5th, Iran has stopped oil sales to two Greek refineries, Hellenic Petroleum and Motor Oil Hellas after failure of the two companies to make the required payments.
Greece's major refineries Hellenic Petroleum and...
Cyprus
More than 1,000 of Greek Companies Moving to Cyprus Rises
More than 1,000 companies of Greek interest have transferred their headquarters to Cyprus in the past 20 months, due to the financial crisis in Greece, CNA writes citing a report carried out by the Greek embassy in Nicosia. According...