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Thursday, 07 September 2023

Six dead, dozens missing after storm ‘Daniel’ pounds Greece for three days

Six people died and dozens were missing on Thursday after torrential rain flooded homes and destroyed infrastructure in Greece. Climate Crisis Minister Vassilis Kikilias in an emergency briefing said that…

Four dead, six missing after storm ‘Daniel’ pounds Greece for third day

Four people died and six were missing on Thursday after torrential rain flooded homes and destroyed infrastructure in Greece. Climate Crisis Minister Vassilis Kikilias in an emergency briefing on Thursday…

CLIA: Investments of more than 60 billion in new generation cruise ships

Companies- members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have made investments of 62 billion dollars since 2019 for 44 new cruise ships, which will be delivered within the next…

Greek trade deficit shrinks 21% in July

Greece’s trade deficit was reduced by 21% in July as imports fell more than exports in the month, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority. More specifically, the value of imports…

Aegean: Net income up to 51.5 million euros in Q2

Aegean Airlines reported strong first half results with net income totaling 51.5 million euros compared to 10.8 million euros a year ago. Revenue reached 449.1 million euros compared to 327.3…

HRADF unveils six offers for Attica Motorway

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) unveiled the six offers submitted to the tender process for the concession services agreement in relation with the financing, operation, maintenance and exploitation…

Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ visit to Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) postponed

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) has been postponed, in the shadow of the serious problems caused in many areas of the country by the…

Strοng ties between Greece and China

On behalf of Greek shipowners, Giorgos Prokopiou asked for greater access to Chinese cargoes. Prokopiou was addressing an event for the tenth anniversary of the “One Belt One Road” initiative,…

Greece to meet the 2023 growth targets

Greece is expected to meet the growth targets in 2023, as the Greek economy grew by 2.7% in the second quarter of 2023, i.e. exactly as much as the annual…

SEV: The importance of health digital transformation

Human-centered digital health is transforming the way health services are offered and accessed. It connects medical equipment, digital applications, “wearable” devices, databases and information systems, offering upgraded health services to…

Three dead, three missing as torrential rains hit Greece

Three people have lost their lives and three more have been reported missing as the storm “Daniel” has been sweeping across Greece since Tuesday. Disaster has been incalculable in many…

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

The “map” of natural disasters over the last thirty years

About 47 natural disasters – most of which are the result of climate change – have hit the country (its society and economy) in the last 30 years, causing incalculable…

Greece successfully auctions 12-month Treasury bills

Greece successfully auctioned a 12-month Treasury bills issue with the interest rate of the issue set at 3.81%, down from 3.84% of the previous auction. The Public Debt Management Authority…

Noval Property eyes listing on the Athens Stock Exchange by the end of the year

Noval Property, a subsidiary of Viohalco, with a real estate portfolio worth 516 million euros, enters a phase of more intensive preparation for its listing on the Athens Stock Exchange…

Tax justice the prime minister’s wager

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will present a four-year reform plan during the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) and refrain from the announcement of benefits and allowances. He will also outline a…

Storm ‘Daniel’ sweeping across Greece with heavy rainfalls; one dead, one missing

The residents of Karditsa and Farsala received messages via the emergency number 112 early on Wednesday advising them to avoid outdoor activities due to dangerous weather phenomena. Meanwhile, the Operations…

Strong interest in new-build and second-hand super tanks

Buying interest in new-build and second-hand super tanks (VLCCs) has been strong this year, following a period of under-investment in the industry. According to data from platform Tankers International, which…

87th TIF: 1,500 exhibitors, 18 international participations, honored country Bulgaria

The 87th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) will be held from September 9 to September 17 with Bulgaria as an honored country and the participation of 1,500 exhibitors, 382 small and…

ELLAKTOR Group: The Sustainable Development Report for 2022

Sustainable Development was a key pillar of the ELLAKTOR Group’s development model, with a leading role in the business planning of its activities for 2022. Following best international practices and…

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

Aegean-Emirates launch Athens-New York flight

After a year of cooperation on codeshare flights with more than 16,800 passengers, Aegean and Emirates announced the extension of their agreement, with the addition of new routes, namely the…

Dronamics to launch commercial activities in Greece

Dronamics, the first cargo drone aviation company in the world with an operating license in Europe, announced the launch of its commercial activities in Greece in the coming days during…

Neptune Lines building two new generation vehicle transport ships

Neptune Lines fleet will be strengthened with two new generation vehicle transport ships in the coming years. More specifically, the shipping company announced the order of two ships, with a…

The leading role of the port of Thessaloniki

The port of Thessaloniki is playing a leading role in the developments over the next period, as it constitutes an important freight hub in Southeast Europe, as well as a…

Hakan Fidan welcomes new era in Greek-Turkish relations

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke of a “fruitful meeting” in his joint statements with his Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, after the conclusion of their talks in Ankara. At the…

Mytilineos acquires Imerys Bauxites for 10 million euros

Mytilineos Energy & Metals said in a statement that it has signed an agreement with the French company Imerys for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Imerys Bauxites…

Vodafone: Subsea fiber optic cable sealing station in Crete

Vodafone Greece announced the construction of an important undersea fiber optic infrastructure for global connectivity. It is the neutral subsea fiber optic cable sealing station in Tympaki, Crete, aiming to…

Investments in logistics soaring in Q2

Investments in logistics totaling 50 million euros were made in the second quarter of the year, up by 25% compared to last year, according to the survey of the real…

The Antetokounmpo brothers acquire 10% of Hellenic Wineries

The company Ante Inc, owned by Giannis, Thanasis, Kostas and Alex Antetokounmpo, joins forces with Hellenic Wineries, a holding company which in 2022 acquired Boutari Wineries, one of the most…

Southeast Europe Energy Forum: In Thessaloniki for the 7th consecutive year

The Southeast Europe Energy Forum (SEEF2023) is organized for the 7th consecutive year in Thessaloniki by the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce and the Hellenic Society for Energy Economics, in collaboration…

Monday, 04 September 2023

Gerapetritis to meet his Turkish counterpart Fidan in Ankara

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is visiting Ankara, where he will meet with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Tuesday. More specifically, the two ministers will meet at 10:05, followed by…