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GIG Economic Bulletin – January 11, 2021

January 11, 2021 Economic Bulletin

A slight improvement in economic sentiment and a rise in industrial production offer some cause for optimism despite the pandemic, while a boost in economic activity is expected from January onwards with the launch of the first Recovery Fund projects.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – January 4, 2021

January 4, 2021 Economic Bulletin

Greece plans to kick off 2021 with a new bond issue and a renewed push on the privatisations front.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – December 28, 2020

December 28, 2020 Economic Bulletin

While the economy continues to count the cost of the pandemic, infrastructure investments, market reforms, and the green transition are on the agenda for 2021 as year-end approaches.

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Rising to the Challenge: “Greece can become a key global centre of entrepreneurial activity”

December 23, 2020 Featured Interviews

With global tech majors looking to grow in Greece, the government is preparing for the long game, explains Christos Dimas, Deputy Minister of Development and Investment, Research, Innovation and Technology, ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – December 21, 2020

December 21, 2020 Economic Bulletin

This week saw the launch of Greece’s 5G networks come a step closer to fruition after the first round of licenses were awarded, while new investments were announced in ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – December 14, 2020

December 14, 2020 Economic Bulletin

The global roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines by spring of 2021 offers hope of the return of tourism and a strong rebound for Greece, while the approval this week of the EU ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – December 7, 2020

December 7, 2020 Economic Bulletin

Disappointing figures on Q3 growth failed to dent the stock market rally, while the government released its much-awaited Digital Transformation Bible as part of the drive to reshape the post-pandemic ...

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A Vision for the Future of Greece

December 3, 2020 Featured Interviews

Be it budding sectors like renewable energy or digital services, or mainstays to the Greek economy like shipping or tourism, the key to harnessing Greece’s potential lies in the ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – November 30, 2020

November 30, 2020 Economic Bulletin

Tax and institutional reforms figure high in the Pissarides report, which promises to boost national recovery and transform the Greek economic model.

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Creating a Clear Roadmap for RES Investments

November 24, 2020 Featured Interviews

With the energy transition at the top of its agenda, the Greek government has committed to making landmark policy changes to lure “serious investors to engage through a transparent system,” ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020 News

Greece’s post-pandemic action plan aims to leverage the €32 billion from the NextGenerationEU grants and loans to fund strategic projects in infrastructure and public services with a view to transforming ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020 News

Recession forecasts are now converging on the “worst case” scenario for 2020, however the climate is upbeat for major investments in the digital sector while the TAP pipeline, a landmark transcontinental ...

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Featured Interviews

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Kyriakos Pozrikidis
Managing Director of TIF-Helexpo

TIF-Helexpo Unveils Plan for Return of Greece’s Exhibitions Industry

The 85th Thessaloniki International Fair slated for September 2020, with Germany as the event’s Honoured Country, is expected to mark the come-back of Greece’s exhibitions industry, with efforts focused on meeting health-protection measures, says Kyriakos Pozrikidis, Managing Director of TIF-Helexpo.
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Georgios Filiopoulos CEO of Enterprise Greece
Georgios Filiopoulos
CEO of Enterprise Greece

International Investor Interest in Greece “Remains Strong”

Greece’s investment and export promotion authority, Enterprise Greece, delves into the digital era, says CEO Georgios Filiopoulos, who expects ongoing investor interest in landmark privatisation and infrastructure projects, and new prospects for the country’s start-up ecosystem.
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Theodoros Mitrakos Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece
Theodoros Mitrakos
Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece

How Coronavirus Will Impact Greece’s Real Estate Market

Bank of Greece Deputy Governor, Theodoros Mitrakos, expects Greece to remain on the radar of foreign investors, leveraging comparatively high yields and a fortified country brand, while a restructuring of the short-term rental market is on the horizon. Meanwhile, the expansion of e-commerce is set to create new opportunities.
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Harry Theoharis Minister of Tourism
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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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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Geoffrey R. Pyatt U.S. Ambassador to Greece
Geoffrey R. Pyatt
U.S. Ambassador to Greece

United States Ready to Stand by Greece in Recovery from Pandemic

Now is the time to remind investors of Greece’s value proposition, says Geoffrey R. Pyatt, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, with an eye on deepening engagement in the technology sector following Greece’s removal from the U.S. Trade Representative’s watch list on intellectual property rights enforcement.
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Peter Yeates & Dinos Kamaris CEO of HSBC Greece & Head of Global Markets at HSBC Greece
Peter Yeates & Dinos Kamaris
CEO of HSBC Greece & Head of Global Markets at HSBC Greece

A Key Player in the Greek Financial Sector

Peter Yeates, CEO of HSBC Greece, and Dinos Kamaris, Head of Global Markets at HSBC Greece, talk to GIG about HSBC’s role in Greece, its economic prospects, and the international bank’s future plans.
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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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George Pitaoulis Managing Director, Financial & Official Sector Coverage - Greece & Cyprus, Corporate & Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas
George Pitaoulis
Managing Director, Financial & Official Sector Coverage - Greece & Cyprus, Corporate & Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas

Staying the Course

George Pitaoulis, Managing Director, Financial & Official Sector Coverage - Greece & Cyprus, Corporate & Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas, says the international banking group remains committed to the Greek shipping sector, is refocusing on larger Greek corporates, and is deepening its Greek coverage.
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