A Presidency Like No Other
By Alexandros Costopoulos, Secretary General, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Strategic Horizons

Every four years, the race to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue captures global attention. Given America’s unique global footprint, the monumental challenges we face, and the intrigue surrounding the Oval Office—cemented in our collective imagination by movies and TV series—this year’s U.S. elections have arguably been the most consequential of our times. The United States, battered by…

Weft and Warp: The Artful Fabric of the Basil Papantoniou Foundation
By Business Partners | Nov-Dec, 2024

Art & Culture

An outstanding anniversary exhibition honoring 50 years of the Basil Papantoniou Foundation and its work to study, preserve, and share modern Greek culture and creativity with the public, Weft and Warp takes visitors on a journey through the Foundation’s fascinating collections. To celebrate fifty years of its work researching, documenting, studying, preserving, and showcasing culturally…

Building a Sustainable Future
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

The Fulbright Alumni Corner

From engineering to geology and many disciplines in between, Fulbright scholars from different backgrounds are contributing to the fight for sustainability and a greener tomorrow. Here, Business Partners hears from Fulbright alumni Isodoros Kampolis and Dr. Lefteris Sdoukopoulos on their work in addressing environmental and climate challenges and their experiences as Fulbright scholars.   What…

Global Tax Trends and Local Impact: The 20th Athens Tax Forum in Focus
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Sep-Oct 2024

Thought Leaders

In anticipation of the 20th Athens Tax Forum, hosted by AmCham Greece this October, Business Partners magazine proudly presents a thought-provoking exploration into the dynamic intersection of global tax trends and local impacts. As economies worldwide navigate the complexities of digital transformation and economic recovery, the role of tax policies in fostering growth and innovation…

Deloitte: A Special Feature
By Business Partners, Sep-Oct 2024

Business Partners Presents

At the forefront of tax, legal, and accounting, Deloitte is a professional services powerhouse that supports organizations, from the Global 500 to private businesses, to navigate the tumultuous international landscape and build better futures.  In the run up to AmCham Greece’s much anticipated 20th Athens Tax Forum, Deloitte Greece professionals talk to Business Partners magazine…

A New Chapter for Greece’s Higher Education
By By David G. Horner, Ph.D., President, The American College of Greece | Business Partners, Sep-Oct, 2024

Viewpoint

Greece’s new bill on higher education has the potential to usher in a new era and bring benefits to students, institutions, and society in general. The Greek government’s recent legislation to authorize “non-state, non-profit” universities in Greece opens a new chapter and stands to positively transform and enhance cooperation and collaboration between Greece’s public and…

Director’s Desk
By Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director | Business Partners Sep-Oct, 2024

First Person

We are undoubtedly living in interesting yet dangerously challenging times. Events are unfolding rapidly across various fronts, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty. While the war in Ukraine rages on, ongoing developments in the Middle East pose significant risks of widespread conflict, with potentially serious implications for both our region and the global economy. Meanwhile, the…