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Enterprise Greece and Abu Dhabi Chamber sign memorandum to strengthen business ties

Enterprise Greece and Abu Dhabi Chamber sign memorandum to strengthen business ties

The 4th Strategic Business Forum focused on strengthening Greece-UAE trade and investment ties. It was attended by government officials and business representatives from both countries.

Frozen chicken burgers recalled after salmonella detected

Frozen chicken burgers recalled after salmonella detected

The product is a pack of frozen chicken hamburger patties made by MEATKA S.A.

Grant Thornton: Four measures to strengthen Greece’s energy security

Grant Thornton: Four measures to strengthen Greece’s energy security

Greece is strengthening its role as a regional gas hub, but faces risks from a lack of storage, exposure to spot LNG prices and the need to replace pipeline flows by 2027. Grant Thornton proposes four measures to bolster energy security.

Dimitris Tsiodras: Three-year delay to methane rules approved

Dimitris Tsiodras: Three-year delay to methane rules approved

The European Parliament has approved, by 341 votes in favour and 225 against, the proposed three-year postponement of the EU’s methane rules. Dimitris Tsiodras was the rapporteur and will represent Parliament in trilogue negotiations in November.

Banks: The next phase with AI, neobanks and payment systems

Banks: The next phase with AI, neobanks and payment systems

What Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece and Piraeus Bank are planning for digital banking, artificial intelligence and transaction security — and what they told the Athens Mastercard Innovation Forum 2026.

More tourists in August, but average spending falls

Arrivals rose 13.4%, but average spending fell to 552 euros. Strong growth from Germany, Italy and the US, while arrivals from the UK plunged 32.8%. Receipts up 9.4% in the first eight months.

Competition Commission conducts unannounced inspections over suspected public tender rigging

Authorities are scrutinising companies that maintain and upgrade water supply and sewerage networks and/or wastewater treatment plants. Anti-competitive practices are under investigation

Court of Audit examines EOPYY pharmacies

Audit Report 1/2026 highlights shortcomings in infrastructure and stock management. Management responds with digital transformation. Changes at 30 pharmacies.

Pierrakakis: Greece is the UAE’s ‘gateway’ to Europe

The minister highlighted the country’s fiscal progress. Rapid debt reduction is boosting confidence. The UAE is investing in key sectors of the economy.

Bank of Greece: The risks clouding Greek banks’ profitability

The Bank of Greece says the banking system remains resilient, with profits of €2.6bn in the first half and strong liquidity. It warns of rising NPEs, geopolitical risks, inflation and risks from AI.

Logistics sector contributes €25.5bn to the economy

Ministry of Finance: Information on ‘Economic Outcast’ operation being assessed

Bratakos: The next challenge is to build stronger Greek businesses

Tampered cash registers at Pizza Fan; €25m in VAT not remitted

UAE-Greece: 15 cooperation agreements amid new investment drive

Investment and sustainable development at the RICS Built Environment European Summit 2026

Pierrakakis: Europe’s borrowing costs have quadrupled in a decade

Affordable housing: What 100 experts discussed in Brussels

Attica targets top spot in tourism revenue

Solidarity contribution: New thresholds and battle for lower deductions

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