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Bumper year for business launches in 2019, according to registry
Data from the General Commercial Register database (GEMI) has shown that the number of companies launching as opposed to closing hit record levels in 2019.
Promises and challenges of Greece's "green new deal"
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Recent announcements promise a radical shake-up of the Greek power sector, with the government pledging to put the country among the global leaders in the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
Hellinikon runs into another stumbling block as casino tender falters
The Hellinikon project appears to have run into delays again as complications have arisen in the tender for the permit to build a casino resort on the site of the former Athens airport.
IMF paper suggests shadow economy still thriving
A working paper from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the shadow economy of Europe has shown that the phenomenon continues to persist in the Greek economy.
BoG data shows drop in card usage in first half of 2019
The Bank of Greece (BoG) Financial Stability Report for December has shed light on a number of fiscal trends in Greece, including the rise in card transactions in 2019.
OECD report shows poor quality of services and low trust in govt
The OECD Government at a Glance report for 2019 has shown the shortcomings in providing services to Greeks in areas such as health, justice, education and perceptions of trust for the government.
Government opts for modest tax relief, but who will benefit?
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The government tabled its much-anticipated tax relief package in Parliament on Tuesday night, making good on some of its pre-election pledges.
OECD report traces change in public spending over a decade
The latest OECD Government at a Glance report for 2019 has illustrated the way in which public spending has changed in Greece across the crisis years.
HRADF development plan lays out list of actions pending for privatisations
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has noted in its revised business development plan that a number of barriers still remain in place for several major privatisations to move forward, including the redevelopment of the Hellinikon.
Changes to primary residence protection proposed in bid to draw more applications
A bill bringing changes to the framework for the protection of primary residences was submitted to Parliament yesterday by the Finance Ministry, which is hoping to boost the number of applications.