Articles In This Issue
Diplomacy
H.E. Constantine Economides, Ambassador of Greece to Serbia
True Friendship Despite Adversities
As a longstanding member of the EU, Greece consistently supports Serbia’s European perspective. Excellent bilateral relations are further supported through the strong presence of...
Country in Focus
Jadranka Joksimović, Serbian Minister without portfolio Responsible for European integration
Serbia and Greece Friendship Stronger Than Challenges
Bilateral ties between Greece and Serbia are excellent. We value strongly the support we receive from Greece on our EU path, and look forward...
Country in Focus
Lambis Kounalakis, Minister Counselor, Head of the Economic and Commercial section at the Embassy of Greece
New pathways for cooperation
The construction of the Budapest – Belgrade railway, as well as Chinese investments in the port of Piraeus, will benefit both Greece and Serbia...
Country in Focus
Georgios Papanastasiou, Alpha Bank Srbija
Many Opportunities for Further Cooperation
The crisis provides an incentive to Greek investors to seek markets where they could expand their activities. In this sense, Serbia is becoming more...
Country in Focus
Veljko Jovanović, Vice President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Energy Sector and Renewables Most Interesting for Investment
Slight indicators of Greece exiting its economic recession could be a good start for improving cooperation and investment in the energy sector and renewable...
Country in Focus
Fanina Kovačević-Popaz, Hellenic Business Association Executive Officer
Greek Companies Here to Stay
The Hellenic Business Association today has the largest number of members since its establishment, which is yet more proof that Greek companies have long-term...
Business
Rita Lozinsky, CEO & Managing Director ALUMIL YU
Only Excellent is Good Enough
By adhering to the highest standards of the demanding international markets where Alumil does business, the company provides its clients from Balkan countries with...
Business
Petros Gemintzis, CEO of Hellenic Sugar
Hellenic Sugar Ready for Expansion
Our experience so far, and our potential, both corroborate expectations that Hellenic Sugar Serbia will become the leader of both Serbia and the region....
Country in Focus
Majo Hodžić, Director at Faststart doo -Hrana Mediterana
Inimitable Flavours of the Mediterranean
When our customers in Serbia know how to make a proper Greek salad and are able to recognise real feta cheese, high quality olives...
Country in Focus
Focus
Hoping For The Best
The way Greek companies that operate in Serbia envisage 2016, proves that their business fortune is inextricably linked to outcomes on the Serbian market,...
Greece
The Hellenic Business Association of Serbia - Factsheet
HBA: Devoted Members of Society
Since its inception in 2003, the Hellenic Business Association of Serbia, a private, non-government, non-lobbying, non-profit organisation, has been devoted to activities with one...
Business
BUSINESS
Greek Business Etiquette and Protocol
When meeting someone for the first time, shake hands firmly, smile and make eye contact. There is no formal ritual when it comes to...
Greece
EU and Greece Hope for Better Days
There are good reasons to believe that Greece is on its way to growth and that 2016 and 2017 will be much better than...
Greece
Greece, Serbia Economic exchange: Potential Greater than the Reality
Greek companies have adapted to the crisis and renewed their interest in investing in Serbia. Both countries have initiated several meetings aimed at establishing...
Culture
Culture
Greek History Made Cinema
From greats like Theo Angelopoulos, Costa Gavras, Michael Cacoyannis, Irena Papas and Melina Mercouri, to Hollywood stars with Greek origins, such as Nick Cassavetes,...
Greece
Experience a Greek Easter
Early May is a wonderful time for everyone to get acquainted with the Easter traditions of the Greek Islands and to experience popular summer...
Serbia to Receive €1.63 Billion in EU Funding for Western Balkans Growth Plan
Serbia is set to receive €1.63 billion as part of the new Western Balkans growth plan over the next...
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Embark on Official Visit to Serbia
The press office of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting Serbia on...
High-Speed Rail Link Between Novi Sad and Budapest Set to Start in Decembar
The main track on the high-speed rail section from Novi Sad to Budapest has been successfully connected at the...
Mattoni 1873 Completes Acquisition of Knjaz Miloš for €90 Million
Mattoni 1873, the titan of mineral water and non-alcoholic beverages in Central Europe, has just elevated its portfolio by...
EU Parliament Passes Stringent Packaging Laws
In a decisive move, the European Parliament has passed new regulations aimed at significantly reducing packaging waste, setting ambitious...