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Greece
Greece
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SectorGreece looks for a revival of its agri co-op sector
The co-op model will offer economies of scale and leverage in the market, says minister Foteini Arampatzi
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CommunityFormer refugee hostel Welcommon facing closure
The hostel is run by a co-op, which is now crowdfunding to avoid eviction
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Business
Former refugee hostel in Athens re-opens as sustainable tourism hostel
The hostel stopped housing refugees after the UNHCR cut funding
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CommunityTaking steps to meet the long-term needs of refugees
Europe is facing its biggest displacement of people since the Second World War and attention is now turning to their integration into communities
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AgricultureYoung co-operators bring an innovative spirit to Greek agriculture
Thesgi, which farms 30,000 acres of vegetables, is tapping into export markets and looking at new technology to improve performance
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MutualsGreece to discuss new law on Social and Solidarity Economy
The Greek parliament will be debating a new law on the social and solidarity economy, which includes provisions relating to co-operatives and mutuals. The law also touches upon social and worker co-operatives, building on previous...
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Co-op hostel in Greece aims to aid refugee integration
A co-operative project in Greece aims to provide housing and support for refugees, and help them successfully integrate into society. The ‘Welcommon’ initiative stands for ‘welcome in common’ and is the brainchild of four organisations...
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BusinessCould Syriza boost the co-operative economy in Greece?
While the Eurogroup discusses its next steps following the decision to extend financial assistance to Greece by up to four months, there are indications that left-wing Syriza’s win in January could boost the co-operative sector....
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Banking and InsuranceThe Greek co-operative movement during the fiscal crisis
Greece was one of the first European countries that faced the reality of the 2008 financial crisis and its severe impact on the social welfare system, labour market and individual enterprises. In the business sector...
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CommunityParents’ preschool co-op breaks the education mould in Greece
The Greek economic crisis led to devastating cuts in social services, including preschool childcare – but a new model of education is now emerging, with parents forming a co-operative to fill the gap. The Halandri...