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2 clusters · 2 sources · 19 days · First seen 21 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Greek regional economic development

Entities: Western Macedonia · Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance · Dimitris Markopoulos · Kozani · George Amanatidis

Overview

In July 2026, Deputy Interior Minister Konstantinos Gkoylekas highlighted the government's support for local businesses in Imathia, underscoring a focus on regional economic revitalisation. A few weeks later, in August 2026, Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Dimitris Markopoulos travelled to Kozani in Western Macedonia. He met with the regional governor, MPs and business leaders to discuss tax measures, financing tools and other policy proposals aimed at turning the area into a major economic pillar by 2030, attracting investment and reducing unemployment. Together, the visits illustrate a coordinated effort by Greek authorities to promote growth and address specific challenges across multiple regions.

Timeline

2 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Greek Deputy Minister Dimitris Markopoulos visits Kozani to accelerate Western Macedonia’s economic growth
Greek Deputy Minister Dimitris Markopoulos visited Kozani, discussing tax, financing and investment plans to make Western Macedonia an economic hub by 2030.
21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Greek Deputy Interior Minister Konstantinos Gkoylekas Highlights Local Business Support in Imathia
Deputy Interior Minister Konstantinos Gkoylekas attended a 10 July forum in Imathia, Greece, urging local entrepreneurs to use ESFA funding and other development tools to boost competitiveness and innovation.

Sources

e-ptolemeos.gr · tharos.gr