AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHedge Fund Push: Greece is courting major hedge funds and private equity by offering a reduced 5% tax rate on bonuses and carried interest for executives who relocate their tax residence and keep “substantial operations” in the country, with billionaire Chris Rokos reportedly moving to Greece and considering an Athens presence. Energy Interconnector Watch: Greece and France’s leaders discussed the Great Sea Interconnector after Meridiam became majority shareholder, but Cyprus and Greece are still debating costs and whether electricity prices will actually fall. Space Milestone: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced ESA has signed an agreement with Vast for the Vast-PAM-1 mission to the ISS, expected to be Greece’s first crewed flight, pending panel approval. Inflation Update: Greece’s annual inflation accelerated in August, adding pressure to household budgets. Property & Housing Rules: Athens and Thessaloniki extended short-term rental restrictions through 2027, while Greece also moved to raise transfer taxes for third-country homebuyers. Shipping & Security: Greece-linked shipping remains in the spotlight, including reports of a Greek-owned VLCC hit by a drone in Iraqi waters.
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