Background
Greece
achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the
second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century,
it gradually added neighboring islands and territories with
Greek-speaking populations. Following the defeat of Communist rebels in
1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in
1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the
country, lasted seven years. Democratic elections in 1974 and a
referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy;
Greece joined the European Community or EC in 1981 (which became the EU
in 1992).
Greece has
a mixed capitalist economy with the public sector accounting for about
half of GDP. Tourism is a key industry, providing a large portion of
GDP and foreign exchange earnings. Greece is a major beneficiary of EU
aid, equal to about 3.3% of GDP. The economy has improved steadily over
the last few years, as the government tightened policy in the run-up to
Greece's entry into the EU's Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) on 1
January 2001. Major challenges remaining include the reduction of
unemployment and further restructuring of the economy, including
privatizing several state enterprises, undertaking social security
reforms, overhauling the tax system, and minimizing bureaucratic
inefficiencies. Economic growth is forecast at 3%-3.5% in 2002.
Holidays
Jan 1 - New Year's Day
Jan 6 - Epiphany
Mar 14* - Orthodox Shrove Monday
Mar 25 - Greek Independence Day
Apr 29* - Orthodox Good Friday
May 31 - Day of the Holy Spirit
May 1 - May Day or Labour Day
May 2* - Orthodox Easter Monday
Jun 20* - Day of the Holy Spirit
Aug 15 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Oct 28 - Ochi Day
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
Dec 26 - Boxing Day
Ps: These festivals' dates (*) given above are approximations which are subject to change every new year.
Phone Codes
Country Code: 30
Outgoing International Code: 00
Main Areas' Codes:
Athens 10
Thessaloniki 310
Heraklion 810
Resources
Market Research
U.S. Device Companies Hit Potholes on the Road to Europe
One
of the main reasons for missing expectations is not understanding and
honoring the many differences that exist between the U.S. and Europe,
and among countries within the EU.
Life Sciences and Biotechnology - A Strategy for Europe
Life
sciences and biotechnology are widely recognised to be, after
information technology, the next wave of the knowledge-based economy,
creating new opportunities for our societies and economies.
European Parliament Supports EU Research On Plant Biotechnology
Threat to movement of research samples lifted
Injectable Drug Delivery Still Holds Sway
Frost & Sullivan analyses the emerging European injectable drug delivery market
Content-Wire.com: "Biotech Fundamentally Sound"
Content-Wire.com
is a niche editorial product covering narrow vertical technology
sectors, e-business, new economy and cyberculture that mainly dedicates
to produce news, insights, features and research related to economy
& business sectors.
Hellenic Ministry of Agriculture
Strategies for the development of agriculture in Greece
Hellenic Ministry of Culture
Greek cultural programs
Dimokritos National Research Center
National center for scientific research
CIA - The World Factbook - Greece
This
website indicates a wide range of detail information about Greece by
introducing under 8 different fields as its geography, people,
government, economy, communications, transportation, military,
transnational issues.
About Greece
There
is available to find out Greece's general outlook on the issues of its
social and business profile, passport/visa, money, accommodation,
government, duty free, health and so forth.
Greece Country Commercial Guide
The
country commercial reports are prepared annually that basically offers
a comprehensive outlook at Greece's commercial environments by using
economic, political, and market analysis.
Trade Information
American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
Information regarding trade and commerce in Greece
Athens Association of Commercial Agents
Information regarding business practices and industries in Greece
International Employment Opportunities
Skywalker- Greece
Employment in Greece
Just Jobs- Greece
Employment in Greece
Kariera- Greece
Employmen tin Greece
Injobs- Greece
Employment in Greece
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