In May 2024, AmCham Greece partnered with the US Embassy in Athens and UNHCR to host an exchange titled “Refugee Integration: How Can Refugees Help Your Business Grow?”, showcasing the untapped potential of refugee inclusion as a catalyst for business growth and societal progress. In this Q&A, Maria Clara Martin, UNHCR Representative in Greece, discusses…
First established 70 years ago, in 1954, the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) is an official public authority serving as a key operational arm in the fight against unemployment, leveraging a range of policies and actions to support and strengthen the workforce and the labor market in Greece, with a multifaceted approach that is not…
A distinguished legal professional, John Kyriakides is Managing Partner at Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm (KG Law Firm), Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, and Chair of the Chamber’s Legislative Reforms Committee. In this interview to Business Partners magazine, he talks about the legal profession in Greece,…
As I write this article, we are only a few days away from the European Parliament elections—elections of great importance for the future of Europe in a world that is rapidly and inexorably changing. This world is evolving at a relentless pace, presenting new challenges that are shaping a future that will require foresight, prudence,…
In today’s world, taxation, apart from its traditional role, is becoming an essential tool in policymaking and is being transformed into a strategic business partner worldwide. A new framework has emerged, requiring the tax function to be involved in all key operations and play a significant role in contributing to organizations’ growth, not only by…
As we welcome spring, unseasonably warm temperatures serve as a poignant reminder of the swift pace of climate change. With another scorching summer looming, there’s a collective hope that sufficient measures have been taken to address the impending challenges; yet, the transition towards a green future presents a complex puzzle, with economic realities lagging behind…
In the year following its spin-off, GE HealthCare has continued to lead in innovations within medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions, driving precision care and enhancing patient outcomes. Spyros Gkikas-Panousis, President and General Manager for Greece and Cyprus at GE HealthCare and Chair of the AmCham Greece Medical Devices and Diagnostics Committee, shares insights…
First established 70 years ago, in 1954, the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) is an official public authority serving as a key operational arm in the fight against unemployment, leveraging a range of policies and actions to support and strengthen the workforce and the labor market in Greece, with a multifaceted approach that is not…
First established 70 years ago, in 1954, the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) is an official public authority serving as a key operational arm in the fight against unemployment, leveraging a range of policies and actions to support and strengthen the workforce and the labor market in Greece, with a multifaceted approach that is not…
“Let me be as clear as I can be. In politics and in life, ignorance is not a virtue,” said President Barack Obama during his powerful commencement address at Rutgers in May 2016. “It’s not cool to not know what you’re talking about.” In recent years, the public sphere across the world has been dominated…