Greece has been a member of the European Union since 1981 and in the Eurozone since 2002. The country experienced an enormous economic boom in the 2000s, particularly in 2004 when the Summer Olympic Games were held in Athens.
Greece has been a member of the European Union since 1981 and in the Eurozone since 2002. The country experienced an enormous economic boom in the 2000s, particularly in 2004 when the Summer Olympic Games were held in Athens.
The city of Athens is considered the economic center of Greece. Almost everythi...
A city lives and changes constantly. Where once was an industrial area, there a...
The economic upturn that began in the 2000s was due to government contracts and...
In Greece, you can find nearly all of the exhibitions, trade shows, and congresses transpire in the metropolitan area of Athens. In recent years, the importance of Athens as a location of open trade has grown tremendously and is currently referred to as the "economic hub" between Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. This reinforces the growing number of business travelers to this region.
Most of the trade shows that take place in Greece deal with tourism, hotels, an...
The Greeks are extremely creative when it comes to selecting suitable locations...
The history of the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) began on the 30th of September 1876, when it was founded as a self-regulated public organization under the rule of Alexandros Koum...
The most important addresses in Athens at a glance. Several Ministries, governmental institutions, and embassies can be very helpful if you are planning a business collaboration or even a market entry in Greece.
Greece currently has 17 ministries that regulate all State procedures. The Hell...
The metropolitan area of Athens has over 3 million inhabitants, but in terms of...
There are currently 85 embassies in Athens. However, Greece maintains significa...
In Chambers of Industry and Commerce, companies from a certain region or sector are organized as members to protect their economic interests. Their main purpose is to promote a specific economic sector and to ensure fair competition.
International Chambers of Commerce in Athens enable economic and cultural coope...
Companies from a specific industry group organize themselves into National Cham...
Cultural exchange and language courses are the main tasks of Cultural Unions. I...
Finding simple accommodations in Athens can be a challenge. It's hard to believe, but they do exist and many are even near the central places around Syntagma or Omonoia Square.
Hotels of the middle class with 3 or 4 stars, offer besides the basic standard several amenities of a higher standard. Here you will find bilingual staff (Greek and English), luggage service, and a minibar (or at least a drink service) in the room.
With upper-class accommodation, it is no longer about staying overnight but about a comprehensive experience. Luxury hotels in Athens offer excellent locations, rooms with breathtaking views, and a whole repertoire of services.
Piraeus offers many hotels with a simple standard. Many of these hotels are located near the port and have existed for several decades. They have been furnished in a functional way - especially useful for travelers and mariners.
There are numerous middle-class hotels with 3 or 4 stars in then Piraeus area. Although some of them are close to the port, most are located in the districts of Marina Zea, Peiraiki or Mikrolimano. Possessing more spacious rooms with impressive views, they also offer good services.
There are not many luxury hotels in Piraeus or its surroundings. The 5-star Theoxenia Hotel is such a jewel and belongs to the famous Theoxenia Hotel Group from Kifissia.
For obvious reasons, those of us who prepare to follow a business plan, investment, of the nuptial path may require the services of a fine lawyer or legal firm to expedite all situations that may pop up. Below we have a few excellent recommendations to choose from.
It is improbable for someone who comes from abroad to know the Greek language o...
Hellenic tax law is notoriously complicated and fundamentally different in ever...
In Greece, almost everyone speaks English and basic communication is possible. ...
Greece offers a very promising Golden Visa Program. This is a type of residence...
Business travelers, start-ups, and foreign companies about to enter the Hellenic market, like to use Business Center services. The advantage is the immediately usable working place with telephone and Internet connection and the additional office services such as a secretarial service and the provision of conference rooms for meetings.
In Athens, there are approximately 40 conference exhibition centers and over 90...
A limousine service can save a business traveler a lot of time and allow for se...
Hellenic Post (ELTA) is the former State-owned Greek postal operator which stil...
The courier service market is a highly competitive field and many such companies have now also established themselves in Greece.
Exchange offices are financial services providers and must be authorized by the Bank of Greece. Here customers can exchange money or foreign currency they bring with them for Euros, Dollars, Yen, and other money.
There are around 20 financial institutions in Greece that generally offer dependable service. The National Bank of Greece is the largest and also supervises the money and credit transactions of all banks operating in the country.