AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTax Competition: Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos, reported to have paid £477m in UK tax, plans to move his tax residency to Athens, as Greece pitches a €100,000 flat tax on qualifying foreign income for high-net-worth arrivals in return for at least €500,000 investment. Maritime Finance: Piraeus tanker owner Kyklades Maritime is rolling out ShipMoney’s digital crew-pay system across 18 vessels, speeding wage advances and reducing admin for a multinational seafarer workforce. Trade Watch: Greece’s trade deficit widened to €3.1bn in July as imports rose 10.7% year-on-year to €8.2bn, while exports grew 15.9% to €5.1bn. Agri-Exports: Stone fruit exports surged on better weather, with peaches up nearly 34% and cherries/nectarines among the biggest gainers. Aviation & Mobility: HOPER expanded its fleet with two Airbus helicopters to meet demand for faster island transfers and luxury charters. Culture & Business: Greece selected Yannis Economides’ “Broken Vein” as its official Oscar submission, adding another spotlight on the country’s creative industries. Policy & Security: Greece and Japan reaffirmed cooperation on shipping, shipbuilding, ports and investment at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
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