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New Olympia Forum Looks to Boost Development of Greece’s Regions

The Olympia Forum I, a new event that aims to contribute to the economic and cultural development of the country’s 13 regions, will take place during September 18-20 in Ancient Olympia.

Greece Announces €10 Billion Worth of Covid-19 Support Measures

The Greek government will further cushion the blow from the Covid-19 pandemic with a new package of economic measures amounting to 10 billion euros.

Greek Economy Shrinks by 15.2% in Q2

Greece saw its GDP plunge by 15.2% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period a year ago, affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to ELSTAT.

Greek FinMin Examines Support Measures in Covid-19 Aftermath

Greece's Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said the government was preparing a mixed package of measures to support Covid-hit households and businesses.

Greece Still Resilient to Covid-19, says Gov’t Spokesman

Greece is still resilient to Covid-19 compared to other countries despite the rise in positive cases, according to Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas.

FinMin: Greece Doesn’t Need ESM Covid-19 Credit Line

Greece has no need to resort to European Stability Mechanism (ESM) loans to deal with the coronavirus impact, says Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

Greece Lays Out Plan to Make Best Use of EU Emergency Funding

The Greek government is looking to put 22.5 billion euros in EU subsidies, aimed at addressing the impact of Covid-19, to immediate use.

Support for Greek Tourism Included in New Gov’t Covid-19 Aid Package

Greece has announced a new Covid-19 economic response package, aimed to cushion the blow for businesses and the livelihoods of workers.

ESM Credit Line Now Open, Greece Could Save up to €800m

Greece could save up to 800 million euros in interest rates over the next decade, if it chooses to use the European Stability Mechanism's (ESM) credit line.

Reviving Tourism, Exports Tops Greece’s Economic Recovery Plan

Greece intends to support tourism and exports, two of its top sectors that are suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Greece to Extend Support to Businesses, Employees in May if Needed

Support for Greek businesses and employees who are out of a job due to the Covid-19 health crisis, will be provided in May if needed, according to Finance Minister Christos Staikouras.

Greece Looks Into Safe Entry Documentation Options After Covid-19

Greek authorities are exploring the possibility of safe entry documentation to be shown at airports upon arrival after Covid-19 travel restrictions are lifted.

Covid-19: Greece Planning Targeted Actions for Tourism Sector

The Greek government is planning targeted actions for tourism to limit the Covid-19 outbreak’s impact on the sector.

Covid-19: Greece Boosts Support Actions for Businesses and Workers

Greece has announced support measures for 800,000 businesses and 1.7 million private-sector employees, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greece: Third Round of Aid to Boost Coronavirus-hit Economy

Greece has announced a new round of support measures focusing on employees and businesses, laid-off staff, the Easter bonus, loan payments, and budgetary planning.

Greece Launches Financial Support Plan for All Covid-hit Businesses

A package of relief measures for all coronavirus-hit businesses in Greece - that includes the suspension of tax contribution payments - has been announced by the government.

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Next to Receive Support, Says Minister

Greece's next set of measures to support the economy from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak will focus on the tourism sector.

Eurogroup: Transport and Tourism to Receive Economic Coronavirus Response

Transport and tourism are among the severely affected sectors in the EU that are to receive liquidity support to tackle the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Greece Announces New Measures to Address Covid-19 Economic Impact

An emergency plan to address the economic impact of the coronavirus in Greece has been announced by the Greek Finance Ministry.

EIB Pledges Fresh Funding for Priority Projects in Greece

Priority projects in Greece focusing on energy, climate change, competitiveness and innovation will now have access to fresh European Investment Bank (EIB) support.