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EY: Recovery Funding to Advance Greece Investor Activity

Dozens of projects are up for EU funding approval establishing Greece as key investor destination, according to Greek Deputy Development & Investments Minister Yannis Tsakiris.

Greece Prepares Competition for Biggest-ever Railway Overhaul

The Greek government is expected to soon launch Greece’s largest-ever railway overhaul budgeted at 4 billion euros.

Thessaloniki Making Efforts to Become a Prime Cruise Destination

The Thessaloniki Port Authority is taking action to turn the Greek northern city into a prime cruise destination.

Greece Presented to Foreign Investors in the UK Market

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis promoted Greece as an investment-friendly country to foreign investors during his recent visit to London.

Greece’s Golden Visa Reviving Covid-hit Property Market

The Greek government’s investor visa scheme is reviving Greece’s property market with hundreds of new permits issued during the first ten months of 2021.

Lamda to Develop ‘The Ellinikon’ into a Smart, Sustainable City

Property developer Lamda Development says its urban regeneration project in Ellinikon will be created from the ground up as a smart and sustainable city.

GR-eco Islands: Greece Launches Green Energy Community Project from Chalki

Greece has launched its new national “GR-eco Islands” initiative aiming to kickstart the energy-saving transition of its islands, starting from Chalki.

Sani/Ikos Group Announces €125m Resort Investment on Crete

Sani/Ikos Group has announced plans to open its first hotel complex under the Ikos Resorts brand on the island of Crete at a cost of 125 million euros.

Greece Brings Public Properties Forward to Attract Investors

Greece is looking to maximize the value of its public property by attracting investor interest, acccording to Public Properties Company (ETAD) CEO Stefanos Vlastos.

Major Hotel Brands Have Big Plans for Greece

Major international hospitality brands, including Meliá and Accor, are betting on Greece and announcing plans to further expand in the Greek market.

Crete’s Gournes Project Attracts Four Bidders

A tender for the exploitation of the former US military base of Gournes on Crete, also referred to as the “mini-Ellinikon”, has attracted four bidders.

Greek Spa Town Loutraki Pins Hopes on Tourism Redevelopment Plans

Loutraki, a Greek coastal town just an hour’s drive from Athens, is set to undergo a major transformation in an attempt to cover lost ground and attract more travelers.

Greek Firm GEK TERNA Sole Shareholder in Ellinikon Casino Project

Greek company GEK TERNA now stands alone in the development of the integrated casino complex at Ellinikon after US-based investors MGE decided to withdraw from the process.

Kalamata Airport in Greece on Track for Development

The tender for the selection of consultants for the development of Kalamata Airport in Greece has been completed.

Greece–Saudi Arabia to Boost Ties with Investments, Tourism and Trade

Tourism, investments and trade topped the agenda of talks between Greek ministers and Saudi Arabia Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih.

Greek PM: Investor Interest, FDI Lead Way for Dynamic Growth

Greece’s attractiveness as an investor destination and stronger export activity are two crucial indicators of a robust economy, says Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Nine Suitors Bid for Crete’s Heraklion Port

Nine potential investors are interested in acquiring a majority stake of at least 67 percent of the Heraklion Port Authority.

Thessaloniki Looks Forward to New Metro and Other Key Development Projects

“Thessaloniki is changing,” Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently said when referring to development projects that will be key to the city’s economic growth.

New Thessaloniki ConfEx Park to Be ‘Greenest’ Expo, Conference Center in Europe

The new Thessaloniki ConfEx Park, once completed, will be Europe’s greenest exhibition and conference center, according to Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo.

Crete: Updated Master Plan for New Kastelli Airport Gets Approval

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has approved the updated master plan for the construction of the new Kastelli Airport on the Greek island of Crete.