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GIG Economic Bulletin – September 19, 2022

September 19, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Despite progress on the economic front, Greece’s return to investment grade has been held back by geopolitical risks. NBG has revised its growth forecast upwards by 1.5-2%, with nominal GDP expected to return to 2011 levels.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – September 5, 2022

September 5, 2022 Insights

Inflation remains elevated and energy prices look set to attract an EU-level market intervention, while tourism indicators still point towards a record year. Greece’s energy players are reporting record ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – July 18, 2022

July 18, 2022 Economic Bulletin

The European Commission has upped its growth forecast for Greece from 3.5% to 4% despite higher inflation estimates. Greece is on course to hit its 2030 target for renewable electricity as early as 2026, ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – July 11, 2022

July 11, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Analysts’ GDP growth projections remain strong in the face of higher inflation forecasts, with HSBC now forecasting 6.5% for 2022. A “green” bond by Lamda Development has exceeded all expectations, attracting over €700 ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – July 4, 2022

July 4, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Several investment houses have issued improved forecasts for the Greek economy in 2022, with estimates ranging between 3% and 5.5%. Japan’s R&I became the fourth agency to nudge its rating of ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Several investment houses have issued improved forecasts for the Greek economy in 2022, with estimates ranging between 3% and 5.5%. Japan’s R&I became the fourth agency to nudge its rating of ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – June 20, 2022

June 20, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Greece is officially set to exit the EU’s enhanced surveillance regime in August, signalling a return to economic normality after the 12-year adjustment programme.

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GIG Economic Bulletin – June 14, 2022

June 14, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Greece is set to play a pivotal role in two major electrical interconnectors transporting green electricity from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe, with investments totalling €6 billion. The ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – June 6, 2022

June 6, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Analysts’ expectations of further inflation and interest rate rises are partly offset by positive indications on the tourism front. The €800-million East to Med fibre optic cable corridor was among ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – May 30, 2022

May 30, 2022 Economic Bulletin

Strong quarterly results from the systemic banks confirmed the sector’s return to profitability, and buoyed the stock market with a month-end rebound. Greece improved its position by two notches ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022 Economic Bulletin

The deal flow is gathering momentum in the energy sector, with several agreements in the works between Greek and global firms. In defiance of the elevated geopolitical risk, early indications ...

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GIG Economic Bulletin – May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022 Economic Bulletin

The deal flow is gathering momentum in the energy sector, with several agreements in the works between Greek and global firms. In defiance of the elevated geopolitical risk, early indications ...

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Featured Interviews

Declan Costello
Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs

Renewing the Growth Model on Sustainable Footing

Declan Costello, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs, says Greece’s efforts to tackle structural problems have paid off, enabling the country to respond to the effects of the pandemic, while counting on the credibility of the markets.
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Leonidas Demetriades-Eugenides
President of the Eugenides Group of Companies, Eugenides Foundation, and IMO Goodwill Ambassador in Greece.

A Vision for the Future of Greece

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 creation of an ecosystem that fosters a knowledge-based economy, prioritising lifelong learning, increased employability, and a stable and business-friendly environment, says Leonidas Demetriades-Eugenides, President of the Eugenides Group of Companies, Eugenides Foundation, and IMO Goodwill Ambassador in Greece.
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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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Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of Greece

Steering Greece to Sustainable Growth and Investments

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece has embarked on a sustained boom that will surprise analysts with its durability and strength, and his message to the investment community is clear: “Don’t miss the chance to be part of a successful growth story.”
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Christos Staikouras
Minister of Finance

Seeking Sustainable Growth

Finance Minister Christos Staikouras says measures have been taken to restart the real economy, attract investments, and fuel future growth.
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Klaus Regling
Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)

Paving a Path to Stability

Klaus Regling, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), says Greece’s fiscal efforts are bearing fruit; but reforms must continue, and challenges remain.
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Spotlight Interviews

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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George Tsaprounis Head of Corporate Affairs at WIND
George Tsaprounis
Head of Corporate Affairs at WIND

Rising to the Challenge

An unprecedented surge in data traffic during the lockdown has put telco operators to the test, while leading to a fast-tracking of digital transformation in Greece, says George Tsaprounis, Corporate Affairs Executive Director for WIND Hellas.
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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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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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Gregory Dimitriadis Chairman of Enterprise Greece
Gregory Dimitriadis
Chairman of Enterprise Greece and Secretary General for International Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Role of Economic Diplomacy in Greece’s Coronavirus Response

An early lockdown endowed the Greek government with precious time to bolster its national healthcare system, while the Foreign Affairs Ministry led the charge to stock the country with scarce medical supplies, leveraging international ties with countries spanning from China to Switzerland, says Gregory Dimitriadis, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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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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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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Loukas Dedes President of Greece’s CFA Society
Loukas Dedes
President of Greece’s CFA Society

Promoting Ethical Standards for Investment Professionals

President of Greece’s CFA Society, Loukas Dedes, says Greece saw a surge in the number of CFA financial professionals during the crisis years as the importance of financial literacy came to the fore.
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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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