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Fire-stricken Evia should focus on Tourism, Greek Gov’t thinks

August 11, 2021 Economy, FEATURED 9

The area already devastated by the wildfires in Northern Evia is estimated at 505 square kilometers, media report on Wednesday on the 9th day of the fires that still rekindle. Forest and agricultural land was destroyed, some 140,000 farming animals – so the mayor of Istiea – and so far …

Greece announces relief package for fire-affected households, businesses

August 11, 2021 Economy Comments Off on Greece announces relief package for fire-affected households, businesses

Τhe Greek government on Tuesday announced a package of relief measures for all those hit by the recent forest fires that burned large parts of the country since the beginning of the month. A relief down-payment is to be given as soon as possible, “in 10-15 days the latest” as …

Greek olive oil, wines, other products exempted from US tariffs imposed on EU

February 18, 2020 Economy Comments Off on Greek olive oil, wines, other products exempted from US tariffs imposed on EU

Greek olive oil, olive products, cheese, wines and related export products remain exempted from the US tariffs on European Union products. Apart from these products, plum juice was excluded from the list of duties. On February 15, the US Department of Commerce renewed Greece’s exemption from US tariffs on the …

Greek gov’t to have thousands of refugees & migrants work in agriculture

February 16, 2020 Greece, Refugees 2

The Greek government is planning to create a “job vacancy” scheme where refugees and migrants can find seasonal work in the agriculture fields. The scheme aims to revitalize the countryside and the rural economy, as Greeks normally do not seek such jobs. According to an exclusive report by daily ta …

“The taverna owner looked at me as if I was a fresh lobster”: Greece’s import data & production deficit

July 31, 2017 Economy 5

Official data on Greek imports for 2016 have once again shone a spotlight on Greece’s production deficit. Although a maritime country Greece spent €434 million on fish import. Although it had and still has a flourishing cotton cultivation, if spent €659.8 million to import cotton. What’s the problem with Greece? …

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