A proposal for the creation of a large research center in Greece with 100 highly specialized scientific jobs that was recently proposed to a large multinational met with immediate rejection, because of the disproportionate employer contributions it ought to pay and the specific case is not the only one.

Addressing the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce annual New Year’s event last week in Athens, US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt expressed his optimism that 2018 would be a year of recovery for Greece, while all the more US investors are seeking ways to collaborate with Greek enterprises.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Chairman Prem Watsa expressed optimism for the prospects of the Greek economy on Tuesday, addressing the general assembly of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) at the Athens Concert Hall.