Athens, Greece, Acropolis and Parthenon Temple

Mainland Greece and the capital city of Athens.

Athens is a vibrant capital city and one of the oldest cities in Europe with a rich history to experience and explore. Each neighbourhood has its own unique attractions and experiences from the cafes and bars in Exarchia, the ancient history of Plaka, the vibrant fun nightlife in Gazi to the best shopping district of Koukaki.

The Greek Way of Life

At the weekends or on holidays the locals enjoy their time at the beach or savour long lunches at traditional village tavernas, either way they enjoy the outdoors and make the most of the Mediterranean climate. The summer holidays are everyone’s favourite time of year and the corporate world in the capital city closes during August, During this time everyone heads to the islands, the beach towns or their ancestral villages.

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The new economy where global brands invest.

Tourism, pharmaceutical, shipping and logistics industries as well as renewable energy are key emerging markets which are attracting global companies to Greece.

Many large and globally recognized brands have invested in Greece from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, to automotive manufacturers Tesla and Volkswagen, telecommunications Cisco and SAP, to global retail giants Amazon and eBay. These companies are either strengthening their presence or setting foot in the country for the first time, either way they bring new opportunities. These companies are attracted to Greece for multiple reasons including being able to offer highly qualified and multilingual personnel, competitive labour costs and attractive office space rentals.

The Greece Government also promotes business incentives to support job the creation and professional training.