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Tsipras returns from US with positive sentiment but absence of tangible results
The focal point of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's trip to the US on Tuesday came with talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump, who provided the positive comments that Athens was hoping for on the Greek economy.
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Opposition parties seek renewal as Tsipras visits Washington
As Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras prepared for his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday afternoon, Greece’s opposition parties tried to ensure that the SYRIZA leader did not have the spotlight just to himself.
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Despite talks in US, review still looms large
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras goes into Tuesday’s meeting with US President Donald Trump buoyed by his talks with potential investors, but also the latest exchanges between Athens and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Energy, defence high on agenda as Tsipras prepares for US visit
Preparing for his visit to Washington on October 17 will top the agenda for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s office this week.
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Greek competitiveness rank remains low as tax, bureaucracy create obstacles
Greece has dropped one place in this year’s Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), standing at 87 overall out of 137 economies. The 87th spot was occupied by Algeria last year, which this year moved to number 86.
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Greeks' working hours among highest in EU, annual leave below average
An annual review for the working rights of workers in the European Union has found a divergence in the working lives of employees across the Union are entitled to.
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Tourism could give economy annual 5 bln boost, NBG report finds
Tourism could generate an additional 5 billion euros for the Greek economy annually according to new research by the National Bank of Greece (NBG).
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Mandatory e-payments come into force as Greece seeks to boost card use further
Electronic payment options have become mandatory for a wider range of businesses and professions as a move to combat tax evasion and boost VAT revenues.
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Survey reveals opinions around Greek shipping cluster's potential
Greece has the potential to develop into one of the world’s major shipping hubs over the next few years according to a survey of opinions from leading representatives of Greek shipping companies.
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Samsung buys out Innoetics in latest boost for Greek tech sector
South Korean technology giant Samsung has bought out, Innoetics a small Greek tech firm, which specialises in text-to-speech (TTS) technology.