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● The global crisis has laid bare weaknesses, but the government insists growth will be positive this year
● Can the new Acropolis museum revive interest in Greece’s classical heritage? - -
Content
Cradle of democracy is rocked by angry voters
Kerin Hope on a sense of dissatisfaction that may see both main parties punished in Sunday’s European elections
Shipping finance: Owners get that sinking feeling as crisis takes toll
Robert McDonald on turbulent times for the industry and its lenders
Economy: Structural weaknesses exposed by global crisis
Only the government is predicting positive – if reduced – growth this year, writes Kerin Hope
Opinion: It’s time for the Greeks to turn things round – again
Greece’s main economic problem is not an outcome of the crisis but of complacency during the prolonged boom that preceded it, writes George Pagoulatos
Who’s who: Big names in politics, business and culture
Kerin Hope profiles six of the country’s leading personalities across a spectrum of activities
Banking: Taking more account of efficiency
Cost cuts and consolidation are on the agenda, writes Dimitris Kontogiannis
Going mobile: Velti builds global footprint for clients’ campaigns
The Athens-based mobile marketer already has offices in New Delhi, Shanghai, San Francisco and Moscow, writes Kerin Hope
Energy: LNG set to play key complementary role
Robert McDonald and Kerin Hope interview the chief executive of Depa
Resorting to legal battle: £800m project in unholy delay
Crete’s first integrated project is still on hold after 15 years, writes Kerin Hope
Property: Second-home market needs a new lease of life
Moves to reduce planning delays are under way, writes Dimitris Kontogiannis
