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GIG Economic Bulletin – February 14, 2022

February 14, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Analysts and institutions have been issuing improved forecasts for the Greek economy as 2021 results surpass expectations. Industrial production reached its highest level in a decade with 9.9% growth in the year to December.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – February 7, 2022

February 7, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Economic sentiment reached record levels in January. The acquisition of two Greek tech start-ups by U.S. companies and the announcement of a Meta outpost in Greece reaffirmed the positive ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – January 31, 2022

January 31, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Economic sentiment reached record levels in January, while major inward investment deals confirm Greece’s attractiveness as a place to do business.

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In the Driving Seat of Greece’s Energy Transition

January 26, 2022 Featured Interviews

Targets have been set for PPC Renewables (PPCR) – a subsidiary of Greece’s largest power company PPC – to operate 40% of Greece’s renewable energy capacity by 2026, says company CEO Konstantinos ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 Economic Bulletin

The first 10-year sovereign bond issue of 2022 was five times oversubscribed despite a marked change in the borrowing environment. Manufacturing continued its meteoric rise, leading to a 42% increase in industrial ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – January 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Ratings agency Fitch has upgraded its outlook for Greece from stable to positive, paving the way for a potential ratings upgrade, which bank analysts say could come before the end ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Big changes are in the offing for the telecoms sector in 2022, with the acquisition of Wind by United/Nova to start the year and new entrants preparing to enter the ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 20 December 2021

December 20, 2021 Economic Bulletin

The ECB ended uncertainty over the Greek bond market by indicating that it is willing to continue supporting Greek debt.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 13 December 2021

December 13, 2021 Economic Bulletin

Greece was the fastest-growing economy in the eurozone in Q3, after confirming 16.5% annual growth, while industrial growth jumped a further 16.5% in October.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 6 December 2021

December 6, 2021 Economic Bulletin

The OECD expects the Greek economy to grow by 6.7% this year, as economic sentiment returned to pre-pandemic levels in November. Amazon Web Services became the latest global tech company to ...

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Cisco Invests in New Innovation Model in Greece

December 2, 2021 Featured Interviews

The U.S. tech major’s Digital Transformation Center in Thessaloniki is a place where co-innovation meets digital skills training – currently top of mind as Greece accelerates its digital transformation – ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 29 November 2021

November 29, 2021 Economic Bulletin

The latest review by the European Commission praised Greece’s progress on several reform fronts and confirmed the sustainability of Greek debt. Property prices continued their recovery, while the latest ...

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Featured Interviews

Sotiris Kapellos
President of the Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies

The New Golden Age of Greece’s Solar Energy Market

With €2.5 billion worth of PV projects earmarked for development by 2030 and investments yields that are, comparatively, close to 30% higher than its Northern EU counterparts, Greece’s solar energy market presents a “higher-risk”, high-reward scenario, says Sotiris Kapellos, President of the Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies, while stressing that the key to reaching Greece's solar energy capacity targets is the simplification of its long-winded licensing procedure.
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Notis Mitarachi
Minister of Migration and Asylum (Former Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs)

A Home For Global Investors and Top Talent

Greece is taking steps to simplify its investment migration programmes, building upon the success of its lauded Golden Visa, says Notis Mitarachi, Minister of Migration and Asylum, with targets set on the creation of a fast-track office at the Ministry, and 2021 lined up to have a greater emphasis on capturing global human and financial capital.
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Enrique Viguera
Spain’s Ambassador to Greece

Spain and Greece: Like-Minded Regional Partners

Spain’s Ambassador to Greece, Enrique Viguera, says Greece’s pro-business environment, coupled with regulatory and strategic similarities between both countries, create significant potential for investments at a bilateral level, underlining food processing and the naval defence Industry as key areas where Spanish companies could widen their footprint.
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Panagiotis Papastamatiou
Chief Executive Director of Hellenic Wind Energy Association

When the Sky is the Limit: Unleashing Greece’s Wind Power

While a minimum of €3.5 billion worth of investments are required to meet Greece’s ambitious 2030 wind energy target, “they are realistic and can be achieved,” says Panagiotis Papastamatiou CEO of the Hellenic Wind Energy Association, yet harnessing the sector’s true potential, he adds, including the development of offshore wind power will require decisive actions on behalf of the government and definitive decisions.
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Theodore Vokos
Managing Director of Posidonia Exhibitions

Posidonia: Nexus for Global Shipping Plans Big Comeback

While the shipping industry will have to wait until 2022 for its touted biannual expo and conference, the organiser of Greece’s Posidonia Exhibition is delving into the digital world, says Theodore Vokos Managing Director of Posidonia Exhibitions, yet stands by the added value of physical events and safeguarding the return of a multi-billion euro global industry.
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George Pateras
President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Hellenic Chamber of Shipping: Turning the Tide

The legislative overhaul of Greece’s blue economy is going to benefit the state, the shipping industry, and the people, says George Pateras President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, stressing the need to upgrade and modernise the country’s maritime academies while establishing a level playing field for Greece’s yachting fleet.
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Costas Mitropoulos
Chairman

Attica Bank: Drastic Changes to Fuel Economic Growth

Growth, consolidation, digitisation, and a customer-centric approach are at the core of Attica Bank’s strategic plan, says Chairman Costas Mitropoulos, who believes Greece’s fifth largest lender will become the country’s first zero-legacy NPL bank by the end of this year.
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Adonis Georgiadis
Minister of Development and Investments

A Blueprint for the New Greece

Greece’s new National Development Plan will be delivered by the end of September, says Minister of Development and Investments Adonis Georgiadis. Set to be a lever for the country’s economic diversification and digitisation, the consolidation of micro-enterprises, and the attraction of green investments, the plan is the key to unlocking an estimated €32 billion earmarked for Greece through the EU Recovery Fund.
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Yu Zenggang
BoD Chairman of the Piraeus Port Authority

Port of Piraeus Takes Pole Position in the Mediterranean

A €612 million investment plan is “absolutely necessary” for Greece’s largest port to maintain its attractiveness and comparative advantage, says Yu Zenggang, BoD Chairman of the Piraeus Port Authority, adding that the Port of Piraeus can take further advantage of its geostrategic position to become the first European port after the Suez Canal that bridges all available transport modes.
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Spotlight Interviews

Nikolaos Bakatselos President of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece)
Nikolaos Bakatselos
President of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Greece)

Silver Linings of COVID-19: Diversification and Digitisation Come to the Fore

Now is the time to transform Greece, says Nikolaos Bakatselos, President of the American Hellenic Chamber, creating the conditions for the country’s manufacturing and primary sectors to flourish, while the resilience of Greek enterprises and an unexpected digitisation boost present opportunities for the future.
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George Vernicos President of Vernicos Yachts
George Vernicos
President of Vernicos Yachts

Nautical Tourism Outperforms

The key to attracting high-income tourists is investing in quality, says President of Vernicos Yachts George Vernicos. Mr. Vernicos is also General Secretary of the Greek Tourism Confederation, Honorary President of the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association, and a board member of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
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Nichola James Co-Head of Global Sovereign Ratings at DBRS Morningstar
Nichola James
Co-Head of Global Sovereign Ratings at DBRS Morningstar

A Positive Credit Factor

The new government’s reform commitment and momentum, if sustained, enhance Greece’s long-term growth prospects, says Nichola James, Co-Head of Global Sovereign Ratings at DBRS Morningstar.
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George Korres Founder of KORRES
George Korres
Founder of KORRES

KORRES Enters Dynamic Territory

Cosmetics company sees China as priority market amid broader expansion internationally, says Giorgos Korres, a pharmacist and the founder of KORRES.
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Tony Iannazzo Senior Managing Director and Global COO of Real Estate at Värde Partners
Tony Iannazzo
Senior Managing Director and Global COO of Real Estate at Värde Partners

Värde Open to New Investments

We are investing in Greece’s long-term recovery, says Tony Iannazzo, Senior Managing Director and Global COO of Real Estate at Värde Partners.
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Theodoros Mitrakos Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece
Theodoros Mitrakos
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece

Real Estate Market is Back on Track

Real estate is regaining investor interest. But risks, mainly from the external environment and from the ability of banks to reduce the stock of non-performing loans (NPLs), may weigh negatively on the anticipated growth, says Theodoros Mitrakos, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece.
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Evrikos Sarsentis
Mergers, Acquisitions & Investor Relations Director at OTE Group

OTE Leads Greece to Digital Age

We are investing €2 billion in fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections, preparing for 5G, says Evrikos Sarsentis, Mergers, Acquisitions & Investor Relations Director at OTE Group.
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Tassos Kotzanastassis Chair of Urban Land Institute Greece and Cyprus, and Managing Director of 8G Capital Partners Ltd.
Tassos Kotzanastassis
Chair of Urban Land Institute Greece and Cyprus, and Managing Director of 8G Capital Partners Ltd.

Consolidation on the Horizon

Ageing properties and a large number of homes tied to red loans pose challenges in real estate market, says Tassos Kotzanastassis, Chair of Urban Land Institute Greece and Cyprus, and Managing Director of 8G Capital Partners Ltd.
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Nicholas Kakatsis General Manager and Deputy CEO of European Union Minettas Insurances
Nicholas Kakatsis
General Manager and Deputy CEO of European Union Minettas Insurances

Private Insurance Set for Second Pillar Boost

Nicholas Kakatsis, General Manager and Deputy CEO of European Union Minettas Insurances, says the participation of private insurance companies in the pension system can help propel their business and bolster prospects for the entire private insurance industry.
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