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econ/biz 

Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP signed the new agreement for Astir Palace Vouliagmeni

04/01/2016 ENstaff Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, business, Greece, HRADF, Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund, National Bank

Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund signed a 400 million euro deal with Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund to sell Astir Palace, a luxury seaside resort outside Athens.

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econ/biz 

European hotel industry shows increase in occupancy rates

30/12/201530/12/2015 ENstaff #ParisAttacks, European hotels, occupancy rates, terrorist attacks, tourism

Compared to November 2014, Europe reported a 0.8% increase in occupancy to 68.1%, a 4.1% increase in ADR to €107.74 and a 4.9% increase in RevPAR to €73.40.

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euros
econ/biz 

ESM approves €1 billion disbursement to Greece

22/12/2015 ENstaff ESM, financing, Greek debt, Greek reforms, Klaus Regling

The disbursement will be used by the government for debt service, budget financing, and co-financing projects ,funded by EU structural funds.

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econ/biz european union 

EIB to have permanent presence in Greece

22/12/2015 ENstaff business, economy, EIB, EIB Group, European Investment Bank, Greece, investments

EIB President Werner Hoyer, following a meeting with Greek state officials, introduced Nicholas Jennett, the Head of the EIB’s newly established Investment Team for Greece, who from early next year will be resident in Athens.

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econ/biz opinion 

Alternative developmental models and social economy [opinion]

18/12/201518/12/2015 Nikos Nagopoulos business, crisis, economic model, Europe, Ministry of Development, social economy, Stathakis

In the framework of a revised Plan for social economy – suggested by Government officials – a debate on alternative ways of social and economic growth is currently in progress.

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econ/biz 

Arrivals at Greece’s major airports rise

15/12/201515/12/2015 ENstaff Athens International Airport, Greek tourism, regional airports, SETE

Arrivals at Greece’s major airports increased by 5.7 % between January and November 2015, exceeding 15 million compared to 2014, SETE said.

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A receiver unpacks parcels at the Amazon warehouse in Graden southern Germany, on March 5, 2013.
econ/biz european union 

1 out of 2 persons in the EU purchased online in 2015

14/12/2015 ENstaff e-buyers, e-commerce, EU, European Union, internet

Proportion of individuals in the EU aged 16 to 74 having ordered goods or services for private use over the internet (“e-buyers”) has continuously risen, from 30% in 2007 to 53% in 2015. This means that the EU has exceeded its Digital Agenda target of 50% by 2015.

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econ/biz european union 

Consumption per capita varied between 51% and 141% of the EU average

14/12/201514/12/2015 ENstaff Actual Individual Consumption, economy, EU, European Union, GDP, households, welfare

Actual Individual Consumption (AIC) is a measure of material welfare of households. Across the Member States in 2014, AIC per capita expressed in Purchasing Power Standards (PPS) varied from 51% of the European Union (EU) average in Bulgaria to 141% in Luxembourg.

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econ/biz foreign affairs 

‘Market Ombudsman’ service by the Foreign Ministry

13/12/2015 ENstaff business, companies, economy, entrepreneurship, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Market Ombudsman

Market Ombudsman is a modern tool for supporting businesses and provides HelpDesk services, through the Foreign Ministry’s “Agora” portal, to Greek enterprises active internationally.

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econ/biz 

Greek-German Days on Research, Innovation & Young Scientists

10/12/201510/12/2015 ENstaff business, Embassy of Germany, innovation, Ministry of Education, research

The two day event is attended by more 150 participants that wish to learn more on the “Greek – German Research and Development Programme”, which was launched in March 2013.

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Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.

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