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Greece maintains its leading position on the global shipping map, with the Athens-Piraeus region occupying 8th place among 43 top shipping centers. According to the new Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centers…

Greek shipowners have kept a wait-and-see stance for the last 12 months, both in terms of new ship orders and second-hand purchases. In fact, orders are at very low levels…

The Piraeus Trade Association is monitoring with concern the developments on the front of trade relations between the United States and the European Union, following the announcement by the US…

Ten mariners rescued after a Greek-owned ship was sunk by Yemen’s Houthis last week have arrived in Saudi Arabia, according to maritime security sources, after rescuers concluded their search for…

The Athens Stock Exchange remains steady, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs currently do not appear to pose a significant challenge to the 2,000-point threshold. The Greek market may have…

Europe’s most successful historical cycle, which began with the Marshall Plan in 1947 and the start of European integration in the 1950s, is now at its most critical point, according…

METLEN announced that it has successfully completed the construction of the San Severo solar park in Italy, located in the region of Puglia. The project has a peak capacity of…

The enhanced credit expansion recorded by banks in the first months of 2025 appears to be promising and necessary for covering the country’s investment gap. The already enhanced credit expansion…

ElvalHalcor’s economic and social footprint for 2024 is significant, according to the sustainability report announced by the company. In particular, the production value of the listed company in 2024 amounted…

The primary surplus of the state budget has exceeded the initial target by more than four times, reinforcing the estimates of the economic staff that the fiscal performance of the…

The global supply chain is under serious strain following the violent attacks by the Houthis on two ships of Greek interests in the Red Sea. The new tactics employed by…

METLEN has successfully delivered on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ Cleve Hill solar park in Kent, currently the largest in the UK with an…

My vision since I joined Piraeus in 2017 has been clear: to transform the institution into a leader in innovation, resilience and sustainable development in Greece and beyond, Piraeus Bank…

Greek universities can play a decisive role in strengthening industry, Professor Dimitris Emiris, President of the Department of Industrial Management and Technology of the University of Piraeus, said in an…

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, spoke of a “comprehensive master plan for the port of Mykonos” during his visit to the island. “A comprehensive master…

“We express our deep sorrow for the loss of seafarers in the line of duty, as well as for the attacks on ships that serve the smooth functioning of the…

Following a four-year strategic restructuring, the Ellaktor Group has now created the conditions that allow it to proceed to a new business phase, the Group’s CEO Efthimios Bouloutas said. He…

GEK TERNA and MOTOR OIL announced that they signed a binding agreement for the establishment of a joint venture, through a contribution of assets of the two parties, which will…

Aktor’s corporate transformation is underway with the creation of 5 subsidiaries (Construction, Concessions, Real Estate, Renewable Energy Sources – RES and Facility Management) and the prospect of completion in October.…

The Piraeus Port Authority approved the distribution of the highest dividend in the company’s history, amounting to 1.92 euros (gross) per share for the fiscal year 2024, increased by 43.7%…

Qualco Group continues its acquisition strategy, proceeding through Qualco Single Member S.A. with the acquisition of a majority stake of 50.01% of the total share capital of Cenobe S.A. Cenobe…

The Scandinavian bond market is rapidly evolving into an important alternative financing resource for shipping companies, with a strong Greek presence. A key player in the most recent move is…

Intralot and Bally’s Corporation announced the approval of their entry into a definitive transaction agreement, pursuant to which Intralot will acquire Bally’s International Interactive business at an enterprise value of…

The EU Commission has given the “green light” to the revised Greek Recovery Plan, and Athens is now preparing to submit the request for the disbursement of the 6th tranche,…

A new tax incentive framework that could increase motivation for the use of alternative products—such as e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products, which produce lower levels of harmful substances compared to…

“Ten years after the imposition of capital controls, a potential acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange by Euronext constitutes a tangible vote of confidence in the stability and positive trajectory…

With a strong presence and active contribution to the proceedings, Intercargo, under the chairmanship of Ioannis Xilas, participated in the 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) of…

After the devastating floods of 2023, Volos is making a strong return to the international cruise market. The full restoration of the port paves the way for 42 cruise ship…

The Euronext Group, the largest multi-shareholder stock exchange in Europe, has confirmed earlier reports that it has begun discussions with the board of directors of Hellenic Exchanges – Athens Stock…

2025 is a pivotal year for Metron, which has been on an upward trajectory for 30 years, producing and distributing Greek-made elevators to the international market. The company is completing…