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Thursday, 09 April 2026

Papastavrou to Naftemporiki: First offshore natural gas drilling set for February 2027

After nearly half a century—specifically in February 2027, ten months from now—the first offshore natural gas drilling operation in Greece since the Prinos well is set to take place, according…

Kikilias to “N”: Our priority is the safety of seafarers

The ceasefire proposal constitutes a positive development, not only for Greece but for the international community as a whole, as Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias said…

Metlen: Turnover up 25% to 7.1 billion euros in 2025

METLEN on Thursday announced its revenue rose 25% to 7,107 million euros, from 5,683 million euros in 2024, reflecting the company’s strong growth momentum. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and…

Two Greek-owned vessels transit Strait of Hormuz

Two Greek-owned bulk carriers were among the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz, at a time when navigation in the region remains under heightened surveillance and operational uncertainty. Specifically,…

Emergency preparedness drill for sea pollution response at the Port of Piraeus

An activation drill of the PPA Spillage Contingency Plan was conducted at the Cruise Terminal of PPA S.A., simulating a sea pollution incident. The exercise was carried out following a…

Theon – Rheinmetall strategic agreement for the development and supply of Phylax system

A significant collaboration in the defence sector, reflecting efforts to strengthen the interoperable European defence industrial base, has been established between the THEON Group and Rheinmetall. THEON SENSORS, a subsidiary…

Chinese shipyards’ aggressive production expansion in 2025

China’s shipbuilding industry is entering a new, more aggressive phase of expansion, further reinforcing not only its dominance in the global newbuilding market but also its strategic importance within the…

IPTO’s investments above 500 million euros in 2025

The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) maintained its investments above 500 million euros for a third consecutive year. According to its 2025 annual financial statements, the Group’s capital expenditure (CAPEX)…

The impact of Seanergy’s strategy on the Capesize market

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. presented its strategic direction and key priorities in the dry bulk market as part of Capital Link’s Corporate Presentation Series 2026. The company’s Chief Executive Officer,…

Performance Technologies: Opening in Malta – Expansion into new sectors

Performance Technologies is pursuing a growth strategy focused on expansion into new markets, acquisitions, and diversification into new business segments. As Chairman and CEO Dionysis Hintzidis stated during a briefing…

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Toro Corp: New financing deal

Toro Corp., an energy shipping company affiliated with Petros Panagiotidis, announced the signing of a new 60-million-euro revolving credit facility (RCF) with a leading European financial institution, further strengthening its…

838 vessels of Greek shipowners in the orderbook

March 2026 closed with a record number of 838 Greek-owned deep-sea vessels on order. The pace at which the Greek orderbook is growing is remarkable, considering that, according to Xclusiv…

Mitsotakis calls for a unified European framework for the protection of minors from digital addiction

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, regarding the measures for the protection of minors from internet addiction.  …

Testing AI models for shipping responses

Alexandros Prokopakis, Executive Director of IBIA, participated alongside Namrata Nadkarni, Managing Director of Intent Communications Ltd, and editor Edward Parshotam in evaluating the results of the second round of a…

German companies’ footprint in health and economy

German companies active in the healthcare sector demonstrate a strong economic footprint in Greece, generating a combined annual turnover of 1.7 billion euros across the pharmaceutical market and medical technology…

Softweb: Implementation of 2024-2026 investment plan – Turnover up 73%

The Softweb Group is proceeding with the consistent implementation of its three-year investment plan (2024–2026), Charalampos Dimitrakopoulos, Chairman and CEO of the listed company, stated. He emphasized that the past…

Greek fur industry on a path to recovery in 2026 due to high demand from China

The Greek fur industry has entered a recovery trajectory since the beginning of 2026, driven by a surge in wholesale demand from Chinese buyers following the highly challenging conditions of…

BoG cautiously positive on real estate market prospects

The Bank of Greece characterized the outlook for the Greek real estate market in the near term as “cautiously positive,” while at the same time recording a decline in foreign…

Quest Group reports high performance in 2025 – Turnover reaches 1.47 billion euros

Quest Group announced net cash of 107.6 million euros in 2025, with turnover reaching 1.47 billion euros, and a high project backlog of 700 million euros in the IT Services…

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Piraeus Port Authority to participate in Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) continues to strengthen its international presence in the cruise sector by participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition, the industry’s largest international trade show, held in…

Manousakis (IPTO): 1.0-euro-billion share capital increase to support power grids

Manos Manousakis, Chairman and CEO of IPTO (the Independent Power Transmission Operator), underscored the need to support the “boom” in network development through the capital to be raised from the…

Transportation of electric buses via the Port of Piraeus

Electric buses manufactured by Yutong were successfully received and discharged at the Vehicle Terminal of Piraeus Port Authority (PPA). Of the total units, 125 will be integrated into the fleet…

AEGEAN: Flight occupancy exceeds 75% for Easter; top domestic and international destinations

Demand for travel remains strong this Easter, as the average load factor for AEGEAN flights exceeds 75% on both its domestic and international routes. According to Aegean, traffic is particularly…

PPC Group completes construction of 2.13 GW photovoltaic projects in Northern Greece

PPC Group completed the construction of 2.13 GW photovoltaic projects in Northern Greece– Rapid progress in energy storage projects The largest cluster of photovoltaic projects in Europe, with an average…

Navios: 300-million for newbuildings in Japan

Navios Maritime Partners, led by Angeliki Frangou, is further strengthening its ties with the Japanese shipping and shipbuilding market, with its latest investment totaling 300 million dollars for newbuild constructions…

Shipping industry enters a state of heightened uncertainty

At a time when two of the most critical maritime passages for global navigation—the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea—are simultaneously under strain due to the ongoing conflict in…

Daniele Mancuso – Sparkle Greece: The strategic emergence of Greece into a powerful digital hub in the Mediterranean

With more than 24 years of dynamic presence in the Greek market, Sparkle Greece is translating its experience into a strategic vision for the future of telecommunications. The company’s CEO,…

Greece: Fiber Optic Networks reaching 65% territorial coverage

Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network coverage in Greece has reached 65% of the territory, while service penetration stands at 23%. According to telecommunications market data compiled by Naftemporiki, commercially available FTTH connections…

Monday, 06 April 2026

Supermarket inflation stands at 2.4% in March 2026; price increases up to 12.7%

Inflation in Greek supermarkets reached 2.4% in March 2026, according to the Institute for Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). Compared to February, the March 2026 price index fell by 0.15%,…

Suezmax “Nissos Delos” at Kyklades Maritime

Kyklades Maritime Corporation, controlled by the Alafouzos family and led by Giannis Alafouzos, has strengthened its fleet with the delivery of the newly built Suezmax tanker Nissos Delos. The vessel…