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Tourism Minister Invites American Investors to Bet on Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited American entrepreneurs to invest in Greece during this year’s Capital Link Forum held in New York.

Greece Prepares for Transition to Green Economy with Incentives

The Greek government is planning to introduce incentives for the support of environmentally-friendly investments.

Greek Gov’t Moves Ahead with Regional Port Privatization Plans

The Greek government said that it would be taking measures so that the procedures for the privatization of 10 state-owned regional ports would begin in 2020.

Lamda Releases Details on Development, Financing of Hellinikon Project

Lamda Development, the consortium behind the Hellinikon venture in Greece, released details on the much-awaited project in a report for its investors.

Enterprise Greece OKs Two Projects to Create Jobs, Bring in Investments

Enterprise Greece, the country's investment agency, has approved two projects budgeted at 331 million euros and set to create 822 new jobs.

EESC Calls on EU States to Stop Offering Investor Visas

Citing security risks, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is calling on member states to stop issuing investor visas to non-nationals.

EU Bank to Expand Support for Greek Agriculture

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has confirmed strengthened support for agriculture and agribusiness investment in Greece through existing credit lines with locally active banks.

Greece – China Cement Ties with 16 Strategic Deals

Greece and China paved the way for strong partnerships in dozens of areas during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Athens.

Greece Re-examines Golden Visa Scheme to Boost Investments

Greece is moving ahead with changes in its investor visa scheme that may include a fluctuating minimum investment requirement.

Piraeus Port to Transform with €140m Backing from EIB

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally agreed to provide 140 million euros to support expansion and upgrading of Piraeus Port, Greece's main port.

Piraeus Mayor Takes Initiative to Redefine Port City

As investments to upgrade Piraeus port increase, Mayor Yiannis Moralis is looking to redefine the city and improve the standard of living for residents.

Piraeus Port Development Tops Greek PM’s China Agenda

The development of Piraeus port into one of Europe’s leading container terminals topped Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' agenda of talks during his recent visit to China.

Abandoned Piraeus Tower Set to Shine 45 Years Later

The Cante Holdings Ltd - Prodea consortium has tentatively been selected as the preferred bidder in a tender for the revamp of the Piraeus Tower.

PM: New Chapter in Greece – China Ties Starts with Investments

Aiming to stimulate growth, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said his government was committed to facilitating investments and invited Chinese investors to bet on Greece.

Greek Exports to US Pick Up Pace in H1 2019

Greek exports to the US rose by 7.17 percent in the first six months of 2019, demonstrating the positive climate in bilateral trade between the two countries.

Elounda Hills Luxury Tourism Investment Closer to Implementation

The Elounda Hills tourism investment on Crete is one step closer to implementation following the signing of a joint-ministerial decision.

Athens Properties Eyed by Living Concepts Firm ‘Zoia’

Cyprus-based advanced living concepts firm Zoia is investing in Greek properties with a focus on Athens, aiming to tap into a growing rental market.

Halkidiki’s Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Changes Hands

The ownership of the five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, located in Halkidiki, northern Greece, recently changed hands.

Athens Airport 30% Stake Attracts Interest from 10 Suitors

Ten global investment schemes have expressed their interest to acquire a 30 percent stake in Athens International Airport, owned by Greece's state privatization fund HRADF.

Greece Invites Arab Companies to Invest in Tourism

Speaking during the 4th EU-Arab World Summit in Athens, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis invited the Arab world to invest funds in Greece's tourism product.