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On 29 May 2026, Konstantinos Tzias will run 60 kilometres from Everest Base Camp — at 5,364 metres altitude — down through the Khumbu Valley to Namche Bazaar in Nepal. He will be the first Greek to compete in the Everest Marathon 2026, and the first Greek participant in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon since the race was established in 2003. This is not simply an athletic achievement. It is a story that spans continents, carries a decade of personal connection to Nepal, and coincides with the launch of a structured fundraising campaign in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki. What Is the Everest Marathon 2026? The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is one of the highest-altitude races in the world, staged entirely above 3,400 metres. The 60-kilometre course begins at Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and descends through the glacial terrain of the Khumbu Valley to Namche Bazaar. First held in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, the race has run annually since. At this altitude, oxygen levels fall below 50% of those at sea level. Temperatures shift by as much as 30°C between night and midday. The terrain demands both technical running skill and endurance of a kind that flat-course distances do not prepare you for. It is among the most demanding athletic events in existence. Konstantinos Tzias — The Athlete Behind the Story Konstantinos Tzias's connection to Nepal did not begin with this race. In April 2015, he was travelling from Kathmandu to Lhasa along the Friendship Highway when a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck, killing thousands and devastating communities across the country. He coordinated relief efforts from abroad in the weeks that followed — gathering funds, warm clothing, ropes, and equipment — working alongside Sitashma Chand, Miss Nepal 2007 and WWF Nepal Young Conservation Ambassador. He has found ways to contribute ever since. The Everest Marathon 2026 is, for him, the return he has been planning for years — and it coincides with his 40th birthday. "Nepal has called me back since 2015. Running from Everest Base Camp, in a country I love and that I once helped in a small way — and turning 40 while doing it — carries more meaning than I can easily put into words." — Konstantinos Tzias How Aggelakakis & Associates Is Involved Aggelakakis & Associates is covering the entirety of Konstantinos's participation costs — registration, travel, accommodation, and equipment. We are not collecting donations. Our role is active sponsorship: committing resources to make this participation possible, and using the visibility of this initiative to invite our network to contribute through a trusted, verified giving channel. We believe that business can be a genuine force for good — not through declarations, but through commitment. Standing behind people who are doing something that matters, and opening a door for others who want to do the same, is how we choose to act on that belief. The fundraising campaign is hosted exclusively through the Rotary Foundation's official platform. [...]

Greece attracted €4.5 billion in approved development investments in 2023 under its incentive framework. Portugal's foreign direct investment fell 18% in the same year, according to Banco de Portugal. For investors weighing a Greece vs Portugal investment in 2026, the two markets offer fundamentally different structures, risk profiles, and returns. This guide compares both on incentive programmes, real estate yields, renewable energy conditions, and the practical realities of operating in each country. Investment Climate — Greece vs Portugal in 2026 Greece's GDP grew 2.3% in 2024, outpacing the EU average for the third consecutive year, according to the European Commission's Winter 2025 Economic Forecast. The country has moved from a junk credit rating to investment grade across all four major agencies since 2023 — a structural shift, not a cyclical uptick. Portugal entered 2025 with political uncertainty following its 2024 snap elections. Growth projections were revised down to 1.8% by the European Commission. The country remains a strong performer within the Iberian context, but its incentive framework for large-scale investors has narrowed since the abolition of the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime in January 2024. The headline difference: Greece has expanded its investment incentive architecture. Portugal has contracted its. Incentive Programmes and Tax Treatment Compared Greece — L.5203/2025 Development Law (Up to 70% Grant + 15-Year Tax Exemption) Greece's primary investment incentive framework is Law 5203/2025 (Government Gazette A' 87/02.06.2023), which replaces the previous Development Law and substantially increases available support. It operates under EU Regulation 651/2014 (GBER) and covers twelve distinct aid schemes. The maximum grant rate reaches 70% of eligible investment costs for projects in designated regions and qualifying sectors. That figure is not a ceiling in theory — it is the actual approved rate for projects in Zones A and B, which includes most of northern Greece and the islands. The scheme also provides a 15-year income tax exemption on profits equivalent to the approved grant amount. Other aid forms under L.5203/2025 include leasing subsidy, employment cost subsidisation, and accelerated depreciation. Investors can select the combination that best fits their project's financial structure. Eligible sectors include manufacturing, tourism, logistics, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy. Minimum investment thresholds start at €100,000 for small enterprises and rise to €500,000 for large enterprises in most schemes. Applications are submitted through the digital portal of the Ministry of Development. Approval timelines average 60–90 days for well-structured submissions. The firm's Thessaloniki office manages the end-to-end process for international clients, from feasibility assessment through disbursement. Portugal — RFAI and Comparable EU-Compliant Schemes Portugal's main investment incentive is RFAI (Regime Fiscal de Apoio ao Investimento), a tax credit scheme administered through the Portuguese Tax Authority. It provides a tax credit of 25% on eligible investments up to €15 million, reducing to 10% on amounts above that threshold, in designated interior regions. The mechanism is a credit against corporate income tax — not a direct grant. The Portugal 2030 co-funded programme supplements RFAI with grant support for specific sectors, primarily manufacturing, R&D, and sustainability-linked [...]

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