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In reply to the discussion: STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 30 August 2012 [View all]Demeter
(85,373 posts)2. Greece plans "special economic zones" to boost growth
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/28/us-greece-economy-zones-idUSBRE87R09820120828
Greece plans to set up "special economic zones" to attract private investment and help lift its debt-laden economy out of depression, the government said on Tuesday.
The zones would offer investors tax and administrative advantages. Athens is already in talks with the European Commission to get approval for the move, Development Minister Costis Hatzidakis told a news conference.
"We believe these zones will boost the real economy by creating a special regime to attract investment and generate exports," Hatzidakis said....
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Greece plans to set up "special economic zones" to attract private investment and help lift its debt-laden economy out of depression, the government said on Tuesday.
The zones would offer investors tax and administrative advantages. Athens is already in talks with the European Commission to get approval for the move, Development Minister Costis Hatzidakis told a news conference.
"We believe these zones will boost the real economy by creating a special regime to attract investment and generate exports," Hatzidakis said....
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