Finance

Opening a Bank Account

Sunday, 22 March 2009 22:00

The banking facilities on most islands are very good and have improved tremendously over the last 10 years. Nevertheless the Greek banking system works much slower than that in Western Europe. Greece has 20 domestic banks operating across the country including the islands.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 August 2012 09:56 )

Starting a Business on the Greek Islands

Sunday, 22 March 2009 22:00

Perhaps one of the reasons, you have postponed your move to the Greek Islands is the fact that you simply can’t think of what to do in terms of earning a living. Emigrating is a chance for you to try something new and possibly live out another dream by ownin...

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 August 2012 09:54 )

Earning a Living on the Greek Islands

Sunday, 22 March 2009 22:00

Members from all EU states are free to find work and set up businesses in any member state. The only areas where you can be excluded in Greece is from joining the army and the police and from taking a government job in the sectors of security and administratio...

Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 March 2013 08:18 )

Mortgages for Greek Island Property

Saturday, 14 March 2009 13:06

Many Greek and foreign banks offer mortgages to international property buyers even in times of restricted credit and the application procedure and repayment methods are similar to what you will be used to back home including the famous catch all clause of, “...

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 August 2012 09:55 )

The Greek Economy

Thursday, 12 March 2009 22:00

The Greek economy grew at a rapid pace prior to the recent global financial crisis. It is a key exporter of manufactured goods, food and drink, petroleum products, cement, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. It imports industrial and capital goods, foodstuffs, and ...