Assess and Avoid: The Role of KYC and Risk Assessment in Combating Tax Evasion and Money Laundering
By Irene Papadopoulou, Audit Partner and Risk Management Director, SOL Crowe | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Tax Talk

Distinct from tax avoidance, which concerns the reduction of tax liability through legal means, tax evasion is an illegal practice that involves deceitful actions through which taxpayers avoid paying taxes. Above certain amounts and by type of tax, tax evasion is considered a criminal offence under Greek tax law. An open secret in the business…

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…

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…

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…

Performing Womanhood: Exploring identity and the representation of women in pop culture through the work of Cindy Sherman
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

Art & Culture

Featuring more than 100 works, Cindy Sherman at Cycladic: Early Works, the artist Cindy’s first solo museum exhibition in Greece, reveals and deconstructs women’s roles and stereotypes, questioning how the representation of women in pop culture has evolved over time, how societal expectations have changed and been contested, and how art can shape and challenge…

AmCham Greece and Purdue University Collaborate to Advance STEM Education
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

Fostering Education

In a significant step towards enhancing STEM education and workforce development, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with Purdue University for a productive meeting organized by the chamber’s Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (EIE) Committee. The event brought together key representatives from the tech industry, academia, and government to discuss collaborative initiatives aimed at preparing…

Fundamentals Endure: The Power of Clear Communication
By Business Partners | Sep-Oct, 2024

Business Stories

A Business Partners Q&A with Diane Gargiulo, Founder/Principal of Gargiulo + Partners, on the occasion of her strategic communications firm’s 25th anniversary, to get some reflection and industry insights.   Congratulations on your firm’s 25th anniversary! What prompted you to start your business in strategic financial communications 25 years ago? Thank you. The founding of…

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…