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Tuesday, 26 May 2026

IELKA: Only one in two Greeks plan to go on vacation this year

A clear trend of cost-saving during this year’s summer holidays among Greeks was highlighted in a survey conducted by the Hellenic Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). The trend…

Recovery Fund: Greece submits double request for 1.63-billion-euro disbursement

A new double request for the disbursement of Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds, amounting to 1.63 billion euros, has been submitted by Alternate National Economy and Finance Minister Nikos…

Greece, Romania eye deeper economic and business ties

A large delegation of the Ministry of Interior – Macedonia and Thrace held a series of meetings at the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Heading the delegation was Deputy…

Recovery Fund: 97 days to deliver 134 reforms and investments

The second-to-last request for the disbursement of Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds has officially been submitted to Brussels. The total amount requested stands at 2.6 billion euros. Of this,…

EcoLog: New boost for the hydrogen project

As momentum builds around the European liquefied hydrogen (LH2) supply chain, EcoLog — backed by Peter Livanos interests — sees its Amsterdam project gaining stronger technological, industrial and geopolitical support.…

Greek air traffic control system upgraded

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) is moving forward with the upgrade of the national air traffic control system, activating a 126.17-million-euro project through a negotiated procedure without a prior…

Bally’s Intralot: New lottery contract with Hellenic Lotteries

Bally’s Intralot S.A. announced the signing of a new contract with Hellenic Lotteries S.A., a member of the Allwyn Hellas Group, for the implementation of its advanced lottery technology solutions.…

ABS launches maritime collaboration hub between Athens and Houston

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) unveiled the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, comprising two advanced technology centers — one in Greece, specifically in Athens, and one in Houston, Texas. The…

Monday, 25 May 2026

Port of Piraeus: Resilience despite international turmoil

The Port of Piraeus continues to retain a significant share of its momentum in container handling, despite disruptions in global trade due to developments in the Middle East. At the…

Kikilias: 51% more inspections on ships – Zero tolerance on safety issues

Spot inspections of tourist vessels, coastal passenger ships, and vessels of all categories increased by 51% this year, at the orders of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vasilis Kikilias…

Fourlis: Acceleration of business transformation – 2026 a year of transition and investments

The management of Fourlis Group describes 2026 as both a transitional and an investment year. According to the company’s presentation to analysts, this year’s focus is on building the Group’s…

United Maritime: Delivering strong performance in the dry bulk market

United Maritime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stamatis Tsantanis highlighted the company’s successful performance in the dry bulk market, as well as the strategic restructuring of its fleet. Presenting the…

Daedalus supercomputer to be operational in the fall

The first project aimed at Greece’s productive forces, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing them with the necessary computing resources for Artificial Intelligence applications, is…

HSSA – IBIA: Alliance for Marine Fuels

Cooperation between the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA) and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is being further strengthened through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Memorandum…

Skroutz Hub: Investment for the largest direct-to-consumer 3PL hub in Greece

The development of logistics operations, the expansion of the locker network, the rollout of new financial services for merchants and consumers, expansion into new Southeast European markets following Cyprus, and…

Union of Greek Shipowners President Travlos hosted luncheon in honor of HRH Princess Anne

The Union of Greek Shipowners hosted a luncheon in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Anne at the Museum of Cycladic Art, during her visit to Greece, where she is…

Quest Holdings: Positive performance in Q1 ’26 – Transportation costs, energy, and pressure on consumption to determine future course

Quest Holdings made a strong start to 2026, according to its management.More specifically, the company recorded the following results in the first quarter of 2026: sales up 11.4%, EBITDA up…

Friday, 22 May 2026

Frangoulis (Propeller Club) honoured with the Samuel Gridley Howe Award for Greek-American Friendship and Cooperation

The Samuel Gridley Howe Award for Greek-American Friendship and Cooperation was awarded to the President of the International Propeller Club and the Propeller Club of Piraeus, Costis Frangoulis, in the…

Greek airports: Passenger traffic up 8.8% in Jan-Apr

Passenger traffic at the 24 airports managed by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) increased by 8.8% during the first four months of 2026 compared with the corresponding period in…

Frangou: A new world order is emerging. Trade is being used as a tool of national policy

Navios Maritime Partners ended the first quarter of 2026 with net income of 106.3 million dollars and revenue of 357 million dollars, while the company’s contracted revenue reached 4.1 billion…

CrediaBank: The next move following the acquisition of Europe Holdings

CrediaBank is reportedly in advanced discussions regarding the conclusion of a strategic bancassurance agreement, particularly in the life and health insurance segments, following the acquisition of Europe Holdings. Europe Holdings…

Kikilias: Shipping constitutes a critical pillar for the economy, society, and citizens’ daily lives

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, conveyed the message that shipping constitutes a critical pillar for the economy, society, and citizens’ daily lives, through a post…

Theodorikakos: The shipbuilding industry is a national wager for a productive Greece

Development Minister, Takis Theodorikakos, visited the Skaramagas Shipyards, which have been integrated into the Strategic Investments framework. Accompanied by the General Secretary for Private Investments, Stellina Siarapi, he met with…

Europe’s housing crisis: New strategies for rents and property plans

The housing crisis is not only a concern for Greek society, but for all European countries. At the initiative of Eurogroup President and Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance,…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-How modern geopolitical developments affect sea routes

Geopolitical developments and shifting power balances affecting maritime routes, trade flows, and the operational environment of international shipping were at the center of the “Geopolitics at Sea: Shipping Between Global…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Kalenteridis: The revolution of the 21st century will be the opening of the Northern Sea Route

Savvas Kalenteridis spoke at the 6th panel of Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference, titled “Geopolitics at Sea”, on the role of maritime routes as a central arena of geopolitical confrontation. As…

Dragnis: Greek shipping is the global reserve fleet

John Dragnis, CEO of Goldenport Holdings, highlighted the flexible and international role of Greek shipping during the “Geopolitics at Sea” panel at Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference. Dragnis expressed the view…

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Commission on Greece: Energy prices squeeze 2026 growth to 1.8% and push inflation to 3.7%

The European Commission sees Greece’s economic growth falling below 2%, and is expected to reach 1.8% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027, remaining, however, above the European Union average. According…

Europa Holdings and CrediaBank pursue a strategic merger

Europa Holdings and CrediaBank are moving forward with their merger, according to exclusive information from Naftemporiki. The relevant announcements are expected within the day. As Naftemporiki.gr had previously reported, speculation…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Karamanolis (Alpha Bank): Banks now focus more on the resilience of the shipowner

Yiannis Karamanolis, Chief of Shipping at Alpha Bank, spoke about how banks now assess risk in the shipping sector during Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference. As he noted, geopolitical uncertainty, shifting…