Greece
Greece
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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...
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DemocracyEuropean cooperative organizations develop a project to encourage partnerships, internationalization and innovation
Cooperative organizations and institutions from Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Greece are involved in a European project that aims to establish a common strategy that enhances transnational consortia, internationalization and innovation of cooperative enterprises and...
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CommunityOlympic Torch set for co-operative journey through UK
Four staff from Midcounties Co-operative have been chosen to carry the Olympic Flame as part of the Olympics relay around the country this summer.
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Regional Organisations12th January 2012 : Marking the start of the International Year of Co-operatives
Now that the United Nations has launched the International Year of Co-operatives, how can co-operatives and co-operative organisations at various levels launch their own plans? On 12th January co-operatives are organizing a media launch: a co-operative...
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Democracy
You have a voice; and a powerful message to impart
We want to share with you how we at the ICA and in the international co-operative community want to use the opportunity that the IYC presents. This is important, because there have been a number...