A New Chapter: Reshaping the Future of Higher Education in Greece
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, Jul-Aug, 2024

Edu Forward

Higher education in Greece is on the brink of a transformative era. Recently passed legislation introduced sweeping reforms that now allow private foreign universities to open branches within the country, signaling the end of the state monopoly on university education. This landmark change has the potential to reshape the country’s educational landscape, bringing with it…

Director’s Desk
By Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director | Business Partners Jul-Aug, 2024

First Person

Earlier this summer, I wrote about the electoral processes then underway in Europe and in Greece, noting the prevailing uncertainty surrounding their outcomes and the broader European trajectory amid ongoing geopolitical and economic developments worldwide. Recent events across the Atlantic further highlight this uncertainty and how quickly things can change, be it by chance or…

Building Bridges: Exploring the Intersection of the Rule of Law, Development, and Innovation
By Alexandra Loli, PhD | Business Partners, May-Jun 2024

Thought Leaders

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and global interconnectivity, the synergy between the rule of law, sustainable development, and innovation has never been more critical. It is of utmost importance that we delve into the intricate dynamics that bind these pivotal elements, in order to discover their collective impact on societal progress and…

The Curse of Midas’ Touch – Part 3 of 3
By Artemios Miropoulos, Managing Director & Senior Partner Linkage Greece & Cyprus; Leadership trainer and coach, inspirational speaker and author of The Nameless King. | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2024

Reader's Corner

The third and final part of an excerpt from The Nameless King: 25 Stories of Leadership from Ancient Greece by Artemios Miropoulos. The thirst for power and the display of authority might dictate one’s wishes and make him feel strong and mighty but it alienates and scares people away. They don’t speak openly about things…

Building Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains: Integration of ESG Criteria in Supply Chain Management
By Michael Spanos, Founder and CEO, Global Sustain Group | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2024

Business Toolkit

In the era of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, the role of companies in promoting ESG principles is becoming increasingly crucial. In this context, the evaluation of suppliers based on ESG criteria emerges as a significant factor shaping corporate governance. The integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into the supplier selection and…

A Global Tax System Under Transformation
By Maria Zoupa, Partner, Head of Corporate Tax, Zepos & Yannopoulos | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2024

Tax Talk

Is the transformation of the global tax system an opportunity for Greece to modernize its taxation framework and lay the foundations for a better future? Historically tied to economic trends, taxation now intersects with social developments. The international tax system is targeting profit shifting and saw significant progress with the EU’s adoption of Pillar II…

The Environmental Edge: Innovating Data Centers with Immersion Cooling
By Tasos Karaliotas, Head of Technology, Coolblock (Powered by Synapsecom) | Business Partners, May-Jun, 2024

Innovation

The rapid expansion of data centers worldwide has raised significant concerns about their environmental impact. Immersion cooling might just be the solution we need. As the backbone of the digital age, data centers consume vast amounts of electricity and generate substantial heat, necessitating efficient cooling solutions. Traditional air cooling methods are energy intensive and less…

Future-Ready Law Workplaces
By Ifigeneia Byrou, Public Relations & Digital Marketing Specialist, EKA Hellas SA | Business Partners May-Jun, 2024

The New Work

Imagine entering the offices of a law firm in Greece and you’ll probably imagine a stately space, with marble or polished wood floors, dark-colored solid wood furniture, leather chairs, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases with shelves filled with legal texts, reference books, and case law reports—a workspace that exudes authority and status. Now imagine a workplace with…