A call to Greek-American entrepreneurs to invest in Greece, was made by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in a meeting he had, in NY, on Sunday with Greek-American community representatives.

An alleged $95,000 payoff to a Thessaloniki tax official from a US tobacco products company is being looked into by the local prosecutor.

The basic tax for agricultural land has been pegged at 1.5 euros per stremma (1000 square meters) and will vary according to several factors including position, land area, use, according to the new bill being drafted by the Economy Ministry.