The Aristotle Medical Forum (AMF) of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki will take place in September 9-11, 2021, at the main Ceremony Hall of the University. Aristotle Medical Forum (AMF) is an international, global scientific forum for healthcare innovation and well-being. It takes place on an annual basis during the first weekend of the International [...]
The Greek parliament approved (with 158 votes in favor) the new law proposed by the Ministry of Labour under the name "Protection of Employment". Τhe main points of the new framework are: The introduction of the digital work card, the purpose of which is to fight undeclared work hours and overtime. The introduction of the [...]
Greece donated 20,000 Astrazeneca vaccines to Albania. The vaccines arrived at the Tirana International Airport, on Monday, June 14. They were received by the Albanian Deputy Minister of Health, Eugena Tomini, in the presence of the Greek Ambassador to Albania, Sofia Filippidou. The Albanian Health Minister Ogerta Manastirliu thanked the Greek government and said it was [...]
“A step towards a quieter summer”. This is the main outcome of the meeting between the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to Greek government sources. The meeting took place “in a cordial environment”, lasted 50 minutes and the two parties agreed that the 2020 summer [...]
A Summit of low expectations – but then what? By Antonis D. Papagiannidis Today’s NATO Summit in Brussels, coming close after the G-7 in Cornwall, will be part of the post-Trump American reversion to multilateralism, with the Alliance looking for a new, secure footing and for a measure of renewed mutual trust among its own [...]
Some 90% of all goods traded globally travel by ship. On the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of seafarers were trapped on board for months. They provide a valuable service to national economies, yet they are poorly protected. Dimitrios Fafalios, Chairman of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) describes as “extremely disappointing” [...]
The World Tourism Forum (UNWTO) has agreed with the Greek Ministry of Tourism to establish the first research station dedicated to measuring the sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism across the Mediterranean. Coastal and Maritime tourism is one of the most important economic drivers within the Mediterranean basin. Greece aspires the Research Center to [...]
27th economia Student Contest Startup Ecosystem Sustainability: The defining moment of Greece’s innovation capabilities Georgiou Dimitrios & Chousou Stavroula Introduction to the Greek Startup Ecosystem: A curious case of questionable sustainability. With the negative impact that the extended COVID-19 crisis had financially, socially and healthcare-wise, the undisputed growth of the Greek Startup Ecosystem is [...]
PRESS RELEASE Capital Link 5th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum “Cyprus Shipping – At the Forefront of Industry Developments Enhancing Competitiveness in a Fast Changing World” Digital Conference Thursday, June 17, 2021 11:00am – 5:30pm Limassol time Complimentary Registration NEW YORK, June 9, 2021 Capital Link is hosting the 5th Annual Cyprus [...]
Shipping, Greece’s powerhouse, is asked to change course for the sake of its people and the planet. The May/ June 2021 issue of Greek Business File (GBF) looks into the new landscape created in the post pandemic era and by the new environmental rules. • Dimitrios Fafalios, chairman of the International Association of Dry Cargo [...]
