Ministry of Development and Investment

The new cycle of subsidies for tourism investments has begun, only this time it excludes business plans on Mykonos and Santorini.

It includes tax subsidies and other incentives, and depending on the size of the business and the region where the business plan is developed, provides help from 25% to 75%.

A special program to boost energy efficiency, which will include "virtual net metering" for businesses, amounting to 1.259 billion euros of public spending, is coming within the year.

Start-ups in agriculture/food come fourth in terms of population in the National Register - Elevate Greece and the goal of the Ministry of Development and Investment is, more effectively, link the agricultural economy and production with research and entrepreneurship, combined with use of new innovative technologies.

The General Secretariat for Trade and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Development and Investment has announced the seizure of thousands of surgical masks and antiseptics, in the context of 144 nationwide inspections from April 27 to May 2, during which 12 violations were confirmed.

Christos Staikouras, a former alternate economy minister under ND PM Antonis Samaras, will be Greece's new finance minister in the cabinet of incoming PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, which was announced late this afternoon, less than 24 hours afte Mitsotakis' landslide victory, and veteran connservative MP Nilos Dendias will be Greece's new foreign minister.