Autumn has arrived and with it the realization that the health crisis in our country is far from over. The easing of the restrictive measures at the end of spring combined with the relaxed summer mood led to an increase in infections that if not contained could potentially lead to a new round of restrictive…
Amid a health crisis, environmental catastrophes, and historic protests against systemic racism, the 2020 US elections will take place in uniquely challenging circumstances and are set to be among the most consequential in recent memory. Taking place once every four years, United States presidential elections are indirect elections in which citizens who are registered to…
A new storage and regasification terminal just off the shore of Alexandroupoli, in northern Greece, marks a crucial step for the development of Greece as a key transit hub for natural gas in the region. Alexandroupolis new liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) is set to bring multiple geostrategic and commercial…
Chrysella Lagaria, co-founder of Black Light Athens talks to Business Partners about accessibility, innovation, and the steps businesses and society need to take to ensure the integration of people with disabilities in the labor market. What is Black Light and why was it created? Black Light is a social cooperative enterprise with a mission to…
As part of their immediate response to the pandemic restrictions, companies rushed to adopt new tools and business practices for remote working, online collaboration, and more widespread e-commerce. Is this a real acceleration of digital transformation or a mirage? It would be grossly unfair to downplay the digital leaps of leaders, employees, and IT departments…
The COVID-19 pandemic that broke out at the beginning of 2020 triggered a global economic slowdown affecting trade, investment, growth, and employment in a major way. SMEs and startups, as key players in the global landscape (they represent 90 percent of businesses and more than 50 percent of employment according to the World Bank), also…
A new initiative aims to build on the existing network of Citizen Support Centers to offer targeted support for startups and entrepreneurship across the country. Launched by the Ministry of Digital Governance in the context of the country’s ongoing efforts towards digital transformation and the establishment of a more streamlined and efficient business environment, the…
When the Ministry of Digital Governance was established a year ago, its name seemed to refer to the preparation of each country for the changes and challenges brought on by the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the digital transformation of the state. Yet if one were to take a closer look at the content and scope…
