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Yiannis Stournaras
Greece lagging behind in Europe in terms of savings
The deficit of savings in relation to investment, reflects the structural weaknesses of the Greek production model and the country's high dependence on external financing, Yannis Stournaras said in a speech at an event organised by Eurobank and the Athens University of Economics and Business.
SMES
Up to 80% subsidy through "Research-Innovate" business funding programme
Starting on Thursday, June 6, the Research-Innovate business funding program will connect entrepreneurship, research, and innovation with society.
Ministry of Finance
Tax revenues 11.4% above target
€20.24 billion in tax revenue was collected between January and April, 11.4% more than the target according to the Ministry of Finance.
Tourism
Passenger traffic at Greek airports up 12.2% in the first quarter
All 39 of the nation's airports that handle commercial flights saw a 12.2% increase in passenger traffic in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year.
Export Credit Greece
The export ecosystem and the risks
The Export Credit Greece-organized Berne Union Prague Club Biennial Meeting took place in Athens from May 21 to 23. The topics of discussion included export financing, the interaction between banks and export credit agencies, and the need to manage risk in the export ecosystem.
"Research - Innovate":
Applications for research project funding open
"Research, Innovate," an action of strategic importance of the Ministry of Development under the Competitiveness Programme (NSRF 2021–2027), will be presented on Monday, May 27 at 09:30 at the Divani Caravel Hotel.
ELSTAT
Slight decrease in the Greek merchant fleet in March
According to ELSTAT, there was a 0.4% decline in the Greek Merchant Fleet in March 2024 as compared to March 2023.
Nikos Papathanasis
Country's public investments for 2024 amount to €12.2 billion
Greece's public investment programme for 2024 amounts to 12.2 billion euros and is the largest in the last 14 years, said Nikos Papathanasis, Deputy Minister of Finance.
AADE
Thorough checks at the Tax Office of Chalkida
Based on the findings of the Greek Police, the auditors of the Independent Authority for Public Revenues' Internal Affairs Directorate are looking into the Chalkida Tax Office's records.
Independent Power Transmission Operator
Amendment of the regulatory decision to proceed with the electrical interconnection of Greece – Cyprus – Israel
Τhe need to amend the regulatory framework in order for the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electrical interconnection project to proceed smoothly, was underlined by the chairman and CEO of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), Manos Manousakis.
Ministry of Development and Investment
Administrative fines totalling €305,000 to 3 Servicers
After reviewing complaints to the General Directorate of Market and Consumer Protection of the General Secretariat of Commerce, the Ministry of Development fined three Loan and Credit Claims Management companies administratively a total of €305,000 for breaking the law.