"We have a unique opportunity in our hands that has never happened in our recent history. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has led our party to win all the elections that have taken place recently i...
"Tourism produces direct income of more than $17.75 billion, which is around 10% of GDP. This shows the importance of the sector on the development of the Greek economy. Tourism also accounts for 400,...
"The Ionian islands region is an insular region, blessed with a rich history and a generous natural environment. The region stands at a civilisation crossroad, of occidental civilisations which is dif...
"The Greek shipping cluster is a uniquely successful bright spot in the Greek economy. More than 1.430 shipping companies active in ocean-going shipping and further 3,674 maritime companies active mai...
During the first semester of its mandate, our government has shown the necessary determination, perseverance and willingness to restore and promote Greece’s image and position in the world, both g...
Prisma Reports: Greece is located at a strategic crossroad on the intersection of two major energy corridors, one crossing the Mediterranean and the other running through Southeast Europe. The ...
Prisma Reports: Peloponnese is one of Greece’s 13th administrative regions. Can you give a rapid overview of the region? Which are the most important economic sectors and industries, the ma...
"Greece is on the path to success. Important reforms, implemented in the last decade and new policy initiatives by the new government, are bearing fruit: the Greek economy is recovering, public financ...
"The Hellenikon project is just one example of increased interest in the real estate sector, in general. There are already two American bidders for the license of the Hellenikon casino. Additionally, ...
Greece is taking huge steps forward regarding digitalization. We may have started late, however currently we have gained a good pace and I believe that both the government and the private sector have ...
"Coca-Cola celebrated in 2019 its 50th anniversary in Greece, along with our bottling partner Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC). Throughout these years, we have created together value for th...
"In the last 3 years Greece has undergone a dramatic transformation in the areas of gas pipelines and gas transmission. One of the big milestones here has been the completion of the TAP pipeline: the ...
"At Pfizer, we recognize the incredible potential of today’s digital technologies and the growing importance of big data. Digital transformation can have an impact and improve all stages of the de...
"Greece has survived an almost ten year unprecedented fearsome financial, social and political turmoil. Optimism has returned to people and that is a fundamental prerequisite for growth and prosperit...
Prisma Reports: To start this interview, I’d like to appraise the importance of the port of Thessaloniki in the region. Its strategic geographical location, excellent road links and train con...
"The perception of the country as an investment destination usually follows the trajectory of the economy itself. As the economy stabilizes and a solid, friendly to investments, institutional framewor...
"Gaiaose has three main activities: the management and exploitation of real estate assets; the leasing and the extended maintenance of the rolling stock that belong to the Greek state; and the product...
"Leading by example is in our DNA and strategy. Maintaining our key strategic pillars which are our focus on the Mediterranean and gas, capital discipline, making the right deals, and most importantly...
Prisma Reports talks to Mr. Fokion Karavias, CEO of Eurobank Greece “Greece is definitely moving in the right direction. There is a positive political and macroeconomic backdrop. The new gove...
"Overall growth is positive, and our aim as a government is to make this growth continue and increase even in the short term. The ICT sector and the telecommunications sector are clear contributors to...
"The National Energy and Climate Plan estimations show the final consumption of natural gas in the years 2020-2030 to range between 5.4 billion and 5.8 billion cubic meters annually, with a strong inc...
There is much growing interest from international investors in the country and this is a blessing for the Greek economy, for Greek law firms, for the Greek financial institutions, and for the country ...
"Greece is going through a change with the strong support of the people. I think we have a fantastic chance, to really bring a change and take Greece to a position where it is deserved in the internat...
"Greece has always been a shipping hub and has always been valued as a shipping and maritime expert. As a company, we positively welcome stable political climate this country offers. The investment ...
"Investments in general are picking up, yet we don’t see any changes in construction. We expect increases in public works, however, it takes more than one year from the moment we decide to proceed...
"Our activities in the Defense sector date back to the early 90’s. Over the years our exports increased gradually and today a significant portion of our revenue is associated with exports to the USA...
"The South Aegean region is the biggest insular region in Europe, with 48 inhabited islands. The region is responsible for 40% of all incoming tourism in Greece, and is the heart of Greek tourism....
"The role of the Public Properties Company of the Hellenic Republic (ETAD) is to manage and exploit a large and diverse portfolio, consisting of real estate assets, from greenfield assets to apartment...
"Before we started this project in 2012, you could see that Greece was going to blow up. The sovereign could not support it, banks were full of sovereigns, which created a trickle-down effect. It also...
"Having a successful journey through the adversities of the Energy sector, guided by the path of the mythical Ulysses through the Leastrygonians and the Cyclops, we are open and ready for the new chal...
"Traditionally, Greece's economy has been based on agriculture. The sector currently represents 4.1% of GDP while employing 11.9% of the labor force in 2019. According to World Bank data, the average ...
There is a great opportunity for Greek tourism at the moment. The first priority is to promote Greece as a year-round destination. The private sector needs to work towards this objective with the supp...
"There has been a tremendous shift in momentum, as evidenced by the recent issuances of Greek government bonds, which are at historic lows, something which has also benefited Greek corporates (OTE, He...
"TRAINOSE services about 20 million passengers a year, as we had a large increase. In April 2019, TRAINOSE acquired the maintenance company Rosco, and positions now as a vertically-integrated company,...
"The whole banking landscape has changed dramatically. Before the crisis there were 25 banks; now there are five banks, including Attica bank, and a number of smaller banking institutions such as Prax...
"The number one asset that Greece has as a filming location is its location. Most people only think of Greece as sand and sea but we also have a huge variety of locations. We have mountains, ski res...
"During the last 3 decades, we have played a significant role in the Greek economy, and in particular in the fixed telecom and pay-TV market. We have been working continuously to expand the penetratio...
"TIF HELEXPO has entered a new era. Since 2013, when the two companies –TIF and HELEXPO- reunified, the dynamics have changed. Its financial figures have improved substantially, its events have attr...
"Liquidity has returned to the market, and the loan to deposit ratio is near 100. The problem of deposits leaving the banks, and banks not having liquidity, is a problem of the past. Capital controls ...
"Transforming our agriculture requires huge investments in the farms, especially in high tech apparatus to make agriculture more efficient. These investments are going to be funded by the EU and its a...
"The perception of Greece has improved, especially since the election of the New Democracy Government and its pro-business agenda. This has created a lot of enthusiasm in the country, and abroad as we...
"Greece started with its strategic infrastructure development plan right before the crisis. The first generation of concession projects took place before the Olympic games. At that time, there was a b...
After 10 years of crisis in Greece, we are finally seeing the construction sector pick up some speed again, even though there aren’t many mature projects in terms of financing or designs....