In a recent interview, Giannis Chatzitheodosiou, President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the implications of rising energy costs and anticipated government intervention regarding bank transaction fees. He expressed optimism about consumer spending increasing post-Christmas, noting some sectors generate significant revenue during the holiday season. Chatzitheodosiou also addressed mandatory insurance against natural disasters and reiterated the need for government support to assist small and medium enterprises dealing with soaring energy prices.