chronic structural problems that stem from the
        
        
          lack of competitiveness, a flawed tax regime and
        
        
          red tape, and it is obvious that Greek industry is
        
        
          going through a period of great challenges.
        
        
          And if, on the face of it, the situation does not
        
        
          leave much room for optimism, there are certain
        
        
          
            C
          
        
        
          aught in the grip of the Greek crisis and
        
        
          the adverse environment of the euro
        
        
          zone, Greek industry needs to cope with
        
        
          the double whammy of an unprecedented drop in
        
        
          local demand and fierce international competition.
        
        
          Add to this tough economic environment the
        
        
          
            Trade with Greece
          
        
        
          
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          Multinationals resume production
        
        
          
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          The problems faced by the cement and steel industries
        
        
          
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          The first large orders for 2013
        
        
          
            
              By Haris Floudopoulos
            
          
        
        
          Industry 2013
        
        
          The challenges
        
        
          remain, but there are
        
        
          a few silver linings