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JUNE ’10 Greek financial programme on track


ernment officials on the implementation of the measures. Speaking from Brussels on the same day Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, who attended a European Union summit, repeated the government’s determination to go ahead with “important and difficult reforms that must be made in the political system, the public admin- istration and the welfare system.”


The three-year economic consolidation pro- gramme announced by the Greek govern- ment is progressing according to schedule, the European Commission, European Cen- tral Bank and International Monetary Fund officials stated on 17 June. The ‘troika’ del- egates expressed their satisfaction after completing their latest regular visit to Ath- ens, where they were briefed by Greek gov-


In addition to the effort to restore fiscal or- der, the Greek government is promoting growth stimulation initiatives. On 10 June Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping Minister Louka Katseli announced that 22 investment projects worth €2 billion will be implemented through private-public part- nerships. The government is also taking steps to free up €4 billion worth of invest- ments, mainly in tourism and energy.


Summer in Greece! IN THIS ISSUE


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REECE BACK ON TRACK


2 BUSINESS WITH AN


ASIAN GIANT A VISIT TO CYCLADES PLAN AHEAD IN GREECE


3 A GREEK FESTIVAL


OF ARTS PLAN AHEAD IN BRITAIN


4 OLYMPIC


ROWING CENTRE OPENS TO PUBLIC


THE FIRST GREEK DOL- PHINARIUM


This tourist portal is also the place to gain access to valuable insights into Greece, as well as the latest advertising campaign for the promotion of Greek tourism, enti- tled “You in Greece” where tourists share their travelling experiences so, go on,


spread the word! Greece also offers a great variety of high standard accommodation. You can search for the place that fits your needs, taste and bud- get at www.grhotels.gr.


Greece is gearing up for another summer offering, as ever, a unique experience to each and every one of its visitors. Wheth- er it is sun, sea and sand you are after or, culture, history, land and sea sports, agrotourism, religious wanderings, exqui- site cuisine, hiking, mountaineering, or even partying all day and all night, Greece covers it all. Information can be found at the Greek National Tourism Organisa- tion’s central portal www.visitgreece.gr.


Speaking of a budget, Greece has been declared by the pop- ular travel site Skyscanner as the second most economical destination for Britons after Cy- prus, and is among the 30 most visited countries worldwide.


Greece retains its top holiday destination spot even if the calculations include the cost of airline tickets. Meanwhile, accord- ing to the Post Office World Travel survey, holiday costs in Greece receded by an av- erage of 11% at the beginning of this sum- mer.


Last but not least, for another year Greece features at the top of the list of countries with the highest quality beaches and ma- rinas. 421 beaches and nine marinas were awarded the Blue Flag by the respective International Jury. The prefectures of Las- ithi in eastern Crete, Halkidiki in north- ern Greece, and the islands of Corfu and Rhodes were awarded the highest number of Blue Flags.


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