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Thursday, 30 April 2026

Loulis: Industry is a pillar of stability in times of crisis

Nikos Loulis, Chairman of Loulis Food Ingredients and member of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), analysed the challenges arising from the volatile international environment, as well as the prerequisites…

MEVACO: Construction of new industrial unit and strengthening of defense sector

MEVACO is strengthening its defence systems manufacturing segment. As noted by the management of the listed company, both the construction of a new standalone industrial facility—with a total surface area…

Thrace Group: 2026 investment plan estimated at 20-25 million euros

Thrace Group’s plan prioritises rigid packaging and targeted investments in technical textiles, according to the company’s presentation to analysts. The Group has already invested sufficiently across most of its business…

An additional 90 million euros allocated for naval training initiatives

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, announced from Limassol an increase of over 25% in the budget for maritime education, corresponding to an additional amount of…

Karageorgos (Freedom24): Market trends in 2026 and the new profile of the Greek investor

George Karageorgos, Head of Freedom24 in Greece, spoke to Naftemporiki about the challenges of 2026, analysing the profile of the Greek investor who is gradually moving away from bank deposits…

GasLog: Aiming for “Goal Zero” in safety

On the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, GasLog has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening a robust safety culture both at sea and on shore. As…

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Coffee Island: Targeted growth with 25 new stores by 2027 and investment in new concepts

Coffee Island is planning a targeted growth and operational restructuring plan for the two-year period 2026-2027, investing both in the renewal of the network and in the expansion of its…

Space Hellas: 70% increase in profits after taxes in 2025 – Marginal decrease in turnover

Space Hellas is focusing on new technology projects in defense, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. According to the Executive Chairman of the Space Hellas Group, Spyros D. Manolopoulos, “the IT and…

PPA: Investment of 3.25 million euros

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) announced the launch of works for the development of a new park featuring a model playground and a cycling lane, marking the creation of a…

Tsakos Energy’s Asahi Princess carries first Iraqi oil from Syria

A historic first for Greek shipping. A tanker operated by Tsakos Energy Navigation, controlled by Dr. Nikos Tsakos—the Greek-flagged Asahi Princess—is set to become the first vessel to transport Iraqi…

Fitch Solutions: How resilient is Greece to an energy shock?

Greece ranks among the European economies most exposed to a potential new energy shock, Fitch Solutions warned, with the country’s high share of natural gas in power generation amplifying its…

Bulkers keep an optimistic wait-and-see stance

The bulker market entered 2026 with solid momentum, supported by firm vessel valuations and robust activity in the secondary market. However, this momentum has moderated amid the escalating crisis in…

Georgiopoulos (Alpha Bank): Credibility and demographics to reshape the banking model

Credibility and demographics are the two defining challenges facing the banking sector—and both must be addressed with new practices. This was the central message delivered by Panagiotis Georgiopoulos, Chief Retail…

Peggy Antonakou (Google): “From Kasos to a Global Audience” – How AI Is Transforming Everything for Greek Businesses

Artificial intelligence is no longer a tool of the future. It is already here—quietly reshaping the way we search for information, organize our work, and make decisions. “It feels like…

Margaritis (Piraeus Bank): Universal integration of Artificial Intelligence

“Human in the loop does not mean that a person controls every decision; rather, it means understanding what AI does and remaining accountable,” said Harris Margaritis, Executive General Manager &…

Airbus and GEK TERNA sign memorandum of understanding on defense and space

Airbus and GEK TERNA Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their cooperation in the delivery of advanced defence and space solutions, including military satellite communications and critical…

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Seanergy in Top 10 Capesizes based on PSC performance

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., controlled by Stamatis Tsantanis, has once again secured 10th place in the global Top 100 C Performers Worldwide ranking for the capesize segment, according to the…

Loumakis (Uni Systems): There is life after the RRF

2025 was one of the best years in the history of Uni Systems, a member of the Quest group, the company’s CEO, Yiannis Loumakis, said at the presentation of its…

ONEX: Strategic transformation

The strategic plan to transform ONEX into an integrated industrial and energy hub was presented at the Delphi Economic Forum XI by the company’s Chairman and CEO, Panos Xenokostas. As…

Koutentakis (Piraeus Bank): Greece is making great strides in embedded finance

Piraeus Bank’s plans to enhance end-to-end customer service and deliver immediate responses to everyday client needs were outlined by Vassilis Koutentakis, Senior General Manager, Chief Retail Banking and Board Member…

Tzouros (Piraeus Bank): Investments of 120-150 billion euros in the next 10 years

Piraeus Bank is expanding its activity into infrastructure, according to Theodoros Tzouros, Executive General Manager and Chief of Corporate and Investment Banking, speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum XI. Tzouros…

The Ellinikon: The 15-minute city set to redefine the European landscape

“The Ellinikon has been designed as a smart 15-minute city, where anyone can move around the largest coastal park without the need for a car. For every square meter we…

Greece enters European copper market

Greece’s mineral-rich subsoil, together with the pivotal role of industry as a key pillar of growth, competitiveness and resilience for the Greek economy in an environment of heightened geopolitical and…

Mytilineos: The second wave of the renewable revolution is more about energy security of supply than decarbonization

The second wave of the renewable energy revolution is increasingly about energy security rather than decarbonisation, Evangelos Mytilineos said in a LinkedIn post. As he noted, there is still much…

Danaos marks strategic entry into newcastlemax segment

Danaos Corporation, led by Dr. Ioannis Koustas, is moving forward with a new strategic initiative in the dry bulk sector, having reached an agreement with Chinese shipbuilder Dajin Offshore for…

Monday, 27 April 2026

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis to “N”: The Recovery and Resilience Facility is finalizing in August

Greece has a four-month deadline—until the end of August—to meet the milestones and funding targets under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, as no extension will be granted, European Commissioner for…

From green transition to geopolitical risk: Shipping faces cost, safety and staff shortages

Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias voiced Greece’s strong reservations over the European Union’s decarbonization framework for shipping, while underscoring the need for a more realistic, economically and…

DryDel Shipping records dynamic growth in Houston

The strong momentum of DryDel Shipping’s presence in Houston was reaffirmed by the recent visit of Chief Executive Officer Costas Delaportas and Chartering Director Nikos Tzifas to the company’s local…

M/MARITIME entering the containership sector and strengthening its dry cargo activity

M/MARITIME is expanding into the feeder containership segment, a move beyond its traditional focus on bulk carriers. The John Mytilienos-backed has reached an agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)…

Costamare: Investments in newly built ships

Costamare, Kostis Konstantakopoulos-led firm, is reported to have entered into a landmark newbuilding agreement worth approximately 1.32 billion dollars, further strengthening its presence in the containership market. According to shipbroking…