Founded in 1875 in Smyrna as the American Collegiate Institute for Women, Τhe American College of Greece is renowned for its long tradition of providing quality education and fostering cultural exchange. Its relocation to Greece in 1923 highlighted its resilience and commitment to continuing its mission even under the most adverse conditions. This year, Τhe…
The findings of several recent global reports on what people need when they return to the office indicate that things are different than initially expected. When we started discussing hybrid work, we all thought that people would come to the office to collaborate. Yet, when asked what they need most, people say it’s privacy for…
The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to host the AmChams in Europe (ACE) 2023 Best Practice Sharing Conference. Held on September 27-29 in the historic city of Athens, the capital of Greece, this year’s conference also holds the 60th anniversary of AmChams in Europe, marking the milestone with a special ceremony celebrating and honoring…
The road to customer-centricity is fraught with misconceptions and poor understanding of fundamental parameters. Taking a more holistic approach, what are the key areas that companies must focus on to achieve true customer centricity? Despite decades of efforts and investments in technology and restructuring, achieving true customer-centricity remains challenging. Evolving technologies such as AI and…
Today’s civilizations face a number of significant sustainability challenges, including climate change, poverty, affordable renewable energy, and other issues encapsulated in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The University of West Attica’s new MSc in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies seeks to prepare graduates to contribute toward addressing these challenges through the application of circular…
The Covid-19 pandemic in Greece demonstrated that healthcare needs to be at the forefront of the political agenda. Our National Health System withstood immense pressure, but its flaws also became evident. Today, we are at a crucial crossroads: healthcare reform is more than necessary and, at the same time, we need to be prepared, both…
Has the summer of 2023 been the hottest one yet? It certainly seems so. The time is now to put aside sentiment and the allure of conspiracy theories and really, honestly, see what is happening around us. Scientific evidence strongly suggests that the earth’s climate has been undergoing significant changes over the past century primarily…
In April 2023, Labrina Barmpetaki took over as President and Managing Director for AbbVie Greece, Cyprus and Malta, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the company in Greece. In August, AmCham Greece also welcomed her as the new Chair of its Pharmaceutical Companies Committee. Business Partners reached out to find out more about…
Without a doubt, this summer has been one of the worst our country has ever had. Multiple prolonged heatwaves, wildfires that ravaged numerous regions including the mammoth blaze in Evros, and the devastating flooding in Thessaly have left a trail of destruction across Greece and a spreading sense of bitterness, disappointment, and anger. Some might…
Halfway through the summer season and temperatures continue to soar as successive heatwaves sweep over the world. In Greece, July has brought extreme heat in a prolonged heatwave that is expected to be the longest in this country’s history, while global news these days seems to be full of stories of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and…