Powering the Region: Energy Security, Connectivity, and the Path to Implementation
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Mar-Apr, 2026

Thought Leaders

The Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Europe are at a pivotal moment in their energy journey. The region’s trajectory is now unfolding against a backdrop of profound geopolitical instability, as the latest conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and security frameworks. Amid an energy landscape being reshaped by rising energy…

Sports-Led Travel: A sustainable path beyond overtourism
Business Partners, Jan-Feb 2026

Tourism Economics

As Greece explores new ways to sustain the momentum of its booming tourism sector while ensuring its sustainability and addressing the growing pressures of overtourism, sports tourism is emerging as a key segment of the market. From extending the season and bringing opportunities to regional destinations to creating longterm economic and social value, sports-led travel…

Driving Education Reform to Improve Learning
Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2026

The Fulbright Alumni Corner

From pedagogical innovations to evidence-based curricular reform, Fulbright alumna Dr. Aigly Zafeirakou has dedicated her career to improving foundational learning in countries around the world, working with leading international organizations including the OECD, UNESCO, UNICEF, as well as the Gates Foundation and the World Bank, for which she currently consults as a Senior Technical Advisor.…

Sustaining Excellence in Global Education
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2026

Educating the Future

From empowering students to growth and developing conscious global citizenship to embracing a culture of continuous improvement and fostering meaningful partnerships, ACS Athens sets the standard in progressive student-centered education. Business Partners reached out to ACS Athens President Dr. Peggy Pelonis to find out more about what it takes to shape the next generation of…

On Strategic Insight: Navigating global markets in an age of uncertainty
Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2026

AmCham Greece in the USA

Dr. John E. Charalambakis, Managing Director of BlackSummit Financial Group—a firm at the intersection of transatlantic investment, economic policy, and strategic advisory—talks to Business Partners, about navigating uncertainty, the lessons we can learn from the past, and the future of US–Greece economic collaboration.   How is BlackSummit’s role as a boutique global advisory firm evolving…

Tax in Transition: Perspectives from the 2025 Athens Tax Forum
Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2026

Tax Talk

With global tax rules evolving at unprecedented speed, taxation is no longer a technical afterthought. It is rapidly emerging as a strategic lever for growth, investment, and resilience. From the impact of digital transformation and the adoption of artificial intelligence tools to transfer pricing realignment, minimum taxation, and the implications of remote work, today’s tax…

Members’ corner BP 142
Business Partners, Jan-Feb, 2026

Members' corner

NEW MEMBERS The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members Action Public Relations Hellas actionprgroup.com Census census-labs.com Faitatzoglou, Constantinos Figame.com figamegroup.com GrecEstate REIC grecestate.com Gkogkos, Aris Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/thessaloniki InterMed – Julia and Irene Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories intermed.com.gr Macedonian Hotels torhotelgroup.gr MK Legal – G. Mavraganis Law Firm mklegal.gr Mykonos Luxury Corporation mykonosluxurycorp.com…

Forging the Path Toward Sustainable Healthcare
By Business Partners | Jan-Feb, 2026

The Interview

As Managing Director of Merck in Greece and Cyprus, Fabrizio Bocchetti brings international expertise and people-first leadership to the country’s dynamic life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry. Since assuming his role in April 2025, he has guided Merck’s operations with a clear focus on innovation, sustainability, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Under his leadership, the…