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Friday, 06 October 2023

GEK TERNA denies press reports about a merger with TERNA Energy

GEK TERNA denied press reports saying that it was planning the acquisition of TERNA Energy. “GEK TERNA S.A. announced that following unsubstantiated market rumors and relevant press reports regarding potential…

New deals for capesize vessels; the leading role of the Greeks

Interest in capesize vessels is particularly strong this year, with Greek shipowners playing a leading role. In the nine months of 2023, a total of 97 capes changed hands, 33…

DESFA: New model of LNG auction process at the Revythoussa terminal

DESFA adopts the new model of LNG auction process for the commitment of unloading slots at the Revythoussa terminal, with the main features being the ability to allocate capacity over…

Finance Ministry: Six initiatives for the banks

Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis outlined six initiatives to support the banking sector, during his speech at an event entitled “EU Banking Sector for Southern Europe” held by the Hellenic Bank…

Construction groups fighting for Attiki Odos and BOAK

The battle between the major construction groups for the concession contracts continues with the Northern Road Axis of Crete (BOAK), while the competition for the Attiki Road attracts the interest…

“Bioclimatic interest rates” in the battle of the housing market

Climate interest rates, i.e. interest rates that could incorporate housing loan subsidies as well as business loans for housing purposes, for homes and buildings that would deal with climate change,…

National Bank: The repercussions of the floods on the GDP

Economic activity is expected to suffer a slight slowdown in the short term, due to the decline in agricultural and livestock production in the areas directly affected by the floods…

Olive trees with GPS to protect the crop

Producers live with the fear of olive theft, following the recent incident when 37 tons of olive oil from the Agricultural Olive Oil Cooperative in Polygyros were stolen. The damage…

Thursday, 05 October 2023

‘Sold out’ in Chinese shipyards by 2027

If a shipowner today orders a ship to be built in a top-class Chinese shipyard, he will receive it after 3.5-4 years. In general, China’s major yards, which have also…

Higher cost of servicing public debt affects general government’s balance sheet

The increase in the cost of servicing the public debt leads to a deterioration in the general government’s balance sheet due to the side effects of interest rate increases by…

SMEs applications for ‘green’ financing reach record levels

The applications of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) submitted for financing of investment projects within the framework of the NSRF 2021 – 2027 “Green Transition of SMEs” package of actions…

MYTILINEOS undertakes the EPC of the largest solar park in the UK

Mytilineos Energy & Metals announced on Thursday the signing of a contract with Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners for the construction of a 373 MW solar farm in the UK. Quinbrook Infrastructure…

The green fleet of the Angelicoussis Group

The “green” investments of the Maria Angelicoussis Group are yielding tangible results and this is confirmed by the recent acquisition of four modern VLCCs by Maran Tankers. The vessels emit…

New bulk carrier using methanol and wind propulsion

Leading representatives of the shipping industry, including Minerva Dry, will proceed to the design of a kamsarmax type bulk carrier that will be able to use methanol and wind propulsion…

Bill against tax evasion in the final stretch

Expansion of electronic transactions, reduction of cash circulation, use of digital technology as well as intensive controls are among the measures that the government will take in order to combat…

Bad loans, bonds, financial results dominate meeting between bank representatives and institutions

Bank representatives discussed the issues of bad loans, bonds, financial results, and their further expansion in a conference call with the managing directors of banking institutions. The discussion between the…

Greek fish farming: Steady sales, increased extroversion, strong competition

Stability in production, improved prices, further strengthening of extroversion but also strong concern due to ongoing inflationary pressures, price increases and increasing competition are the main conclusions of the 9th…

Shipping: Joining forces for green transition

Antonis Papadimitriou, president of the Onassis Foundation and member of the Board of Directors of the Global Maritime Forum, addressed the major dilemmas of shipping companies regarding investments in new…

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Shipbuilding deficit in the merchant fleet

The international shipping industry has to balance between the aging of its fleet year by year and the ‘murky’ landscape around “green” technologies and alternative fuels. Although on the rise,…

Greece to raise less funds from the market in 2024

The Greek government will follow a limited borrowing strategy in 2024. The target for raising funds from the markets next year is set at around 7 billion euros versus 9…

BoG flirting with zero profits; refrain from dividend payout

Banks and general government organizations are benefiting from their deposits at the Bank of Greece (BoG), due to high interest rates. On the contrary, the central bank is flirting with…

Government aims to speed up growth rates to 2009 levels

The government sets as a goal the return of the GDP to the level of 2009 so that the end of the memorandum period is reflected in yet another key…

Greece sells three-month T-bills at 3.9%; 812.5 million euros raised

Greece on Wednesday successfully auctioned 3-month Treasury bills issue with the interest rate of the issue set at 3.9%, up from 3.72% of the previous auction. Public Debt Management Authority…

Greece becoming an aging country; its repercussions

Greece is shrinking, growing old, dying and not giving birth. According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the number of live births amounted to 76,541 (39,558 boys and 36,983 girls)…

Strong pressure on the Athens stock exchange; low capitalization

The Athens Stock Exchange recorded a new drop (-1.96%) on Tuesday, losing all its gains following the elections of May 21, and returned to the levels of May 19 and…

Businesses reluctant to invest in green transition

The ECB sees significant resistance in businesses to invest in the green transition, while the high cost of financing deteriorates the climate. At the same time, an important problem recorded…

Building a ‘green customs wall’ in industry

The European Union aspires to build a “green customs wall” imposing tariffs on imports of carbon-intensive products, as part of the goal of rendering Europe the first climate-neutral continent. Based…

Drug shortages: Undersupply, raw materials among the main problems

Drug shortages are the result of four factors, according to pharmacists, who hope that the new app will bring the situation under partial control. However, the president of the Panhellenic…

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

Greece ready to contribute to a solution for Ukrainian grain transport

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis during his intervention at the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Kyiv stressed the “immense repercussions” of a possible collapse of the agreement with Russia on…

Vafias Group: Investments of 140 million dollars

Over the past ten days, Vafias Group has carried out a barrage of investments in newly built and modern second-hand ships, continuing the expansion of the fleet. According to shipping…