Piraeus Bank and MOUZENIDIS TRAVEL leading Greek tour operator participated in the gala event, supported by the Consulate General of Greece in Ukraine, cutting the Vasilopita New Year cake.

Festive event took place on the 26 January in restaurant of Mariupol city – "Mesto Vstrechi". At the beginning of the dinner guests tasted the traditional Vasilopita New Year's cake. The lucky one, who had found the hidden coin, received a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 tablet from Piraeus Bank.

The tradition of cutting the New Year's pie goes back to ancient time. Vasilopita is cut right after the New Year arrival, at the end of festive table when the entire family exchanges New Year's wishes. As soon as the clock strikes twelve, the light is switched off and in a minute it is switched on again. Everyone greets each other, saying, «χρόνια πολλά», which means long life, and «και ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος», Happy New Year. And it is when Vasilopita, the Greek New Year's cake, appears and the master crosses the cake 3 times with a knife, cuts it into triangular pieces, offering it to each member of the family, friends and relatives. Distinctive feature of this tradition is that people examine their luck with a coin and trying to predict what the next year will bring to them. Anyone who gets the coin is considered to be the lucky one and have a good luck next year.

Ilias Mouzakis, Retail Banking Director of Piraeus Bank: "Piraeus Bank Group has become a strong market player in Europe and moreover last year was the year when Piraeus Bank Group has been upgraded by leading international rating agencies in terms of credit rating"

Ilias Mouzakis, Retail Banking Director of Piraeus Bank, congratulated the winner and said that he had been honored to represent Piraeus Bank in this traditional event. He emphasized on the “My Bank” approach resulting to offering excellent customer services and mentioned that the Bank is focused on the needs and values of its customers. Mr. Mouzakis stressed that Piraeus Bank Group has become a strong market player in Europe and moreover last year was the year when Piraeus Bank Group has been upgraded by leading international rating agencies in terms of credit rating. The banker also said that he is proud to belong to the Group’s family and specifically for Piraeus Bank in Ukraine achievements, its evolution and level of service that the bank offers to its customers.

In addition, during the reception Piraeus Bank and MOUZENIDIS TRAVEL agency conducted drawing among the guests and 5 winners won gift baskets from the organizers.

About Mouzenidis Travel

The company is one of the recognized leaders in its sphere of activity, which is confirmed by more than 19 years of successful operation, a developed network of subsidiaries and representations, and a wide variety of services. 

The company is present in the market since 1995. The headquarters are located in the northern capital of Greece – the city of Thessaloniki. It allows to know the entire infrastructure from within, and to expeditiously resolve all the problems. During the 19 years of operation,the network of subsidiaries has grown significantly, and continues to grow. The company is infinitely devoted to our business. Mouzenidis Travel is a tour operator in love with Greece!

Mouzenidis Travel is a tour operator for Greece enjoying a well deserved high reputation both among the clients and among the partners.

Note About Piraeus Bank

Piraeus Bank Group is one of the major banking institutions of Southern and Eastern Europe. Piraeus Group's pro-forma total assets amount to €93 bn, net loans to €62 bn and customer deposits to €55 bn (at the end of Septebmer 2013).

Piraeus Bank entered the Ukrainian market in 2007.

Piraeus Bank has the highest rating of deposits reliability provided by "Credit-Rating" Agency (grade "5"as of latest rating of 12.12.2013).

The Bank is authorized by the Pension Fund of Ukraine to make payments of pensions and financial assistance. The Bank is a member of Fund of Guaranteeing the Deposits of Individuals and Forum of Leading International Financial institutions (FLIFI).

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