BCA College: Empowering the Future of Greece’s Tourism Sector
By Dr. Christine Konstantinidou, General Manager, BCA College | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Education

A leading provider of educational and training programs in the field of tourism and hospitality, BCA College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Department combines comprehensive academic education and practical training and works with a strong international network of partners to equip the next generation of industry professionals with the skills, tools, and knowledge they will need…

Toward a New Cycle of Business-State Relations
By Dimitrios Panozachos, CEO, Orthologismos | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Tax Talk

From digital transformation to brain drain, key areas present room for improvement as we strive for enhanced collaboration between Greek businesses and the state on the road to a stronger economy. Two factors have marked the Greek economy in recent years: the country’s drive for digital transformation and the large scale exodus of skilled young…

Global Trends in Taxation
By Effie Adamidou, Partner, Head of Tax and Legal, KPMG in Greece | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Tax Talk

As global taxation is undergoing rapid transformation, a handful of key trends are defining the emerging tax landscape. Geopolitical events, climate change, the evolution of business models, and social trends drive the tax policy decisions of governments and the business strategies of global organizations. Let us go through some of the most significant trends in…

Assess and Avoid: The Role of KYC and Risk Assessment in Combating Tax Evasion and Money Laundering
By Irene Papadopoulou, Audit Partner and Risk Management Director, SOL Crowe | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Tax Talk

Distinct from tax avoidance, which concerns the reduction of tax liability through legal means, tax evasion is an illegal practice that involves deceitful actions through which taxpayers avoid paying taxes. Above certain amounts and by type of tax, tax evasion is considered a criminal offence under Greek tax law. An open secret in the business…

A Presidency Like No Other
By Alexandros Costopoulos, Secretary General, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Strategic Horizons

Every four years, the race to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue captures global attention. Given America’s unique global footprint, the monumental challenges we face, and the intrigue surrounding the Oval Office—cemented in our collective imagination by movies and TV series—this year’s U.S. elections have arguably been the most consequential of our times. The United States, battered by…

Charting a Course to Sustainability: How Saracakis Group Is Building a Sustainable Future on a Legacy of Trust and Innovation
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

Responsible Business

Serious about its corporate responsibility to people and the planet, Saracakis Group of Companies is on a mission to pair its ongoing business growth and success with sustained efforts to achieve social prosperity and a sustainable future for all. A leader in the Greek market for over a century, Saracakis Group of Companies has built…

A New Chapter for Greece’s Higher Education
By By David G. Horner, Ph.D., President, The American College of Greece | Business Partners, Sep-Oct, 2024

Viewpoint

Greece’s new bill on higher education has the potential to usher in a new era and bring benefits to students, institutions, and society in general. The Greek government’s recent legislation to authorize “non-state, non-profit” universities in Greece opens a new chapter and stands to positively transform and enhance cooperation and collaboration between Greece’s public and…