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U.S. Private Equity Firm is Bullish About Opportunities in Greece’s Energy Transition Space

November 22, 2021 Interviews

A general political consensus in favour of RES, positive market signals, in tandem with an abundance of natural resources have led U.S.-based 547 Energy – the clean energy investment platform of Quantum Energy Partners – to position Greece as a priority market, says the company’s CEO & President, Gabriel Alonso. Having already established a wind energy project portfolio of 400 MW in partnership with Greece-based ENORA, the company is now looking to seize new opportunities in areas spanning from solar PV to offshore wind, storage, and energy efficiency.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 22 November 2021

November 22, 2021 Economic Bulletin

September unemployment declined to 2010 levels, and the Greek government revised its official growth projection for 2021 from 6.1% to 6.9%. The draft budget sees growth boosted by double-digit increases in investment spending and ...

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Decarbonising the World One Fuel Cell at a Time

November 19, 2021 Interviews

Born in Greece, U.S.-based Advent Technologies is banking on the exponential growth of hydrogen fuel cell technology – central to the creation of a carbon-free energy system – says Chairman ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 15 November 2021

November 15, 2021 Economic Bulletin

The European Commission has upped this year’s growth forecast for Greece to 7.1%, as tourism and manufacturing continue to deliver positive news.

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Setting Mediterranean Aquaculture on a Development Journey

November 8, 2021 Interviews

Born in early 2021 as a result of the acquisition and consolidation of four Greek aquaculture companies by the UAE’s Mubadala Investment and U.S. private equity fund Amerra Capital, ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 8 November 2021

November 8, 2021 Economic Bulletin

A record share capital raise by state-controlled utility PPC brought the company for €1.35 billion to boost its ambitious RES investment programme. The latest growth estimates for 2021 exceed 7%.

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Growing Microsoft in Greece, and Greece in Microsoft

November 5, 2021 Interviews

Microsoft’s bet to invest in a hyperscale data centre in Greece was prompted by a change in mindset within the country combined with the growth potential of the Greek ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 1 November 2021

November 1, 2021 Economic Bulletin

Rising inflation casts a cloud over a range of positive economic indicators, which continue to capture the post-lockdown momentum of the Greek economy. The offer book is about to open ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 25 October 2021

October 25, 2021 Economic Bulletin

The latest indications offer high hopes for tourism, with revenues expected to approach two thirds of the 2019 high, while industry continues its upward momentum. The Finance Ministry and the institutions ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 18 October 2021

October 18, 2021 Economic Bulletin

Two major securitisation deals put the Greek systemic banks within reach of single-digit NPE ratios, while the Prime Minister cut the ribbon on two emblematic digital projects – Lamda Hellix’s ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 11 October 2021

October 11, 2021 Economic Bulletin

Another positive revision brings the official growth forecast to 6.1% GDP, while eight out of ten Greek CEOs are confident of strong economic growth over the next three years.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – 4 October 2021

October 4, 2021 Economic Bulletin

As the latest growth forecasts continue to upgrade expectations for 2021, several major international investment groups are expressing interest in the upcoming €750-million capital raise by PPC. Greece has signed a ...

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Featured Interviews

Harry Theoharis
Minister of Tourism

Safe Travel: Greece’s New Tourism Offer

Widely seen as one of the safest country’s in the world following its acclaimed management of the coronavirus pandemic, Harry Theoharis, Greece’s Minister for Tourism, lays out plan to get the travel sector back in business, highlighting the importance of health protocols, contactless technology, and international cooperation
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Pierre Moscovici
Outgoing European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs

Navigating the Greek Crisis, Avoiding Grexit, and Helping Greece Steer a Course to Sustainable Growth

Pierre Moscovici, the outgoing European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, says investor confidence in Greece has dramatically increased and can continue to do so provided the reform momentum is maintained.
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Interview with Enterprise Greece’s Gregory Dimitriadis and Georgios Filiopoulous
Gregory Dimitriadis & Georgios Filiopoulos
Chairman & CEO of Enterprise Greece

Enterprising Solutions Bolster Exports and FDI

Gregory Dimitriadis, Chairman of Enterprise Greece & Secretary General for International Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Georgios Filiopoulos, CEO of Enterprise Greece, say the national investment and trade promotion agency works as a partner to attract investments, boost exports, and support investors doing business in Greece.
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Stella Ronner-Grubačić
Netherlands Ambassador to Greece

Going Dutch: Promoting Entrepreneurship,Innovation,and Sharing

Stella Ronner-Grubačić, the Netherlands Ambassador to Greece, says the Orange Grove initiative supported 181 innovative Greek start-ups since the peak of the crisis, more than half of which are still up and running. Now, its sights are set on leaving a footprint beyond the capital.
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Riccardo Lambiris
CEO of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)

Strong Momentum in Privatisations Reflects Upturn

Investors focus on across-the-board assets, and public mood on state efforts to privatise assets has changed, says Riccardo Lambiris, CEO of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).
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Interview with Yiannis Plakiotakis,Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs
Yiannis Plakiotakis
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy

Full Steam Ahead

Shipping is Greece’s most extroverted sector and continues to play a leading global role in the global maritime industry, says Yiannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy.
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Anastasios Tzikas
President of TIF-Helexpo

Catapulting Thessaloniki’s Role as Regional Hub

Slated as one of Greece’s top five strategic projects, TIF-Helexpo’s masterplan foresees the completion of a new exhibition and conference centre in 2026, says the organisation’s President Anastasios Tzikas, while the 85th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), honouring Germany, is set to break the 300,000-visitor barrier.
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Makis Voridis
Minister of Interior

Planting the Seeds for Growth

Makis Voridis, Greece’s Minister of Agricultural Development and Food, wants a holistic strategy for the agri-food sector to create sustainable links with other sectors including tourism, culture, and the environment, as well as new structures and development standards.
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Christian Hadjiminas
President of EFA Group

Investing in the Future

Christian Hadjiminas, President of EFA Group, says Greece’s biggest strength is its highly skilled workforce, and he encourages other foreign companies to use Greece as a coproduction hub for the wider area.
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Spotlight Interviews

Yannis Seiradakis Partner, Head of the Energy & Environment, and Joint Head of the Privatisations departments at Bernitsas Law
Yannis Seiradakis
Partner, Head of the Energy & Environment, and Joint Head of the Privatisations departments at Bernitsas Law

Legal System Being Refined

As of 2010, numerous laws have been enacted to attract investment in strategic sectors of the Greek economy, says Yannis Seiradakis, Partner, Head of the Energy & Environment, and Joint Head of the Privatisations departments at Bernitsas Law.
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Panos Kouanis CEO of EKOME SA
Panos Kouanis
CEO of EKOME SA

Filming in Greece Makes Financial Sense

Greece launches incentives to draw big Hollywood productions. Initial results positive, says Panos Kouanis President and CEO of EKOME SA.
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Kyriakos Andreou Advisory Leader at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)
Kyriakos Andreou
Advisory Leader at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

Great Potential for Investments

Greece is entering a period of significant opportunities over a multitude of sectors, says Kyriakos Andreou, Advisory Leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Greece.
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Eftichios Vassilakis Chairman of AEGEAN Airlines
Eftichios Vassilakis
Chairman of AEGEAN Airlines

Scaling New Heights

Eftichios Vassilakis, Chairman of AEGEAN Airlines, says a massive investment in new, more efficient aircraft will boost competitiveness and help fuel future growth, while reducing AEGEAN’s environmental footprint will allow it to further improve in-flight services to passengers.
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Georgia Stamatelou Partner and Head of Tax and Legal at KPMG
Georgia Stamatelou
Partner and Head of Tax and Legal at KPMG

Investment Incentives Vary

In the past, Greece has struggled to attract investments, but recently amended laws to provide fast track procedures and incentives, says Georgia Stamatelou, Partner and Head of Tax and Legal at KPMG.
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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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