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Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Tourism: Greece among the most popular destinations for Danes

Greece remains one of the most popular destinations for Danes, with interest increasingly focused on sustainable authentic Greek destinations and the undiscovered experiences they offer. This was confirmed during the…

AEGEAN: Additional flight cancellations to and from Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

AEGEAN informs all passengers that, due to the ongoing developments in the Middle East, is cancelling additional flights to and from the airports of Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab…

180-million-euro investment in Mission Critical Network (MCNGR)

The project Mission Critical Network (MCNGR), with a total budget of 180 million euros (including option and VAT) and 90 million euros without the option, is entering the implementation stage.…

Winter sales 2026: One in two businesses posts weaker performance

The tight market conditions are reflected in the findings of a major survey conducted by the Institute of the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, covering this year’s winter sales…

PPC Group and Georgetown University partner to launch a new university legal entity in Greece

Georgetown University, one of the world’s most respected academic institutions, with a long-standing tradition of preparing graduates to shape policy, business, law, healthcare, diplomacy, and global affairs, applied to the…

LNG drives freight charges higher

Τhe US role in Europe’s energy supply remains decisive, as in December 2025, it absorbed approximately 12.2 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), 76% of total US exports…

Greece’s manufacturing sector records strong recovery in February

Greece’s manufacturing sector recorded a stronger recovery in February, according to the latest S&P Global PMI® data. Overall growth was supported by stronger increases in output and new orders, as…

Monday, 02 March 2026

Kikilias: 10 Greek-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf with 85 Greek sailors

The developments directly affect international shipping and by extension the global economy, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, said referring to the flare-up in the Middle East,…

A window of opportunity is emerging for Greek defense entrepreneurship

The European defense map is in a phase of intense transformation. The increased emphasis on the strategic autonomy of the European Union, combined with the activation of financial tools (such…

Clothing – Textile Industry: Exports fell by 7.2% in 2025

Exports of the clothing and textile chain recorded a 7.2% drop in 2025, according to data from the Association of Knitting and Ready-Made Garment Enterprises of Greece (SEPEE). Specifically, the…

Euroholdings plans a new step in product tankers

Euroholdings Ltd., which is controlled by the Latsis family, is expanding its product tanker market. During the presentation of the financial results of the listed Euroholdings Ltd., the company announced…

Artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in modern shipping

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern shipping operations was highlighted by Danaos Corporation CEO Dimitrios Vastarouchas, speaking at the Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum and the panel on…

Hellas Sat is emerging as a key European pillar

Hellas Sat is evolving into a critical infrastructure of European importance, following the signing of a European cooperation agreement for the Hellas Sat 5 satellite between France, Cyprus and Greece…

Hellenic Police – Increased checks and additional personnel at airports due to Middle East developments

The Hellenic Police have increased measures on specific targets of Israeli and American interest, due to the situation in the Middle East, the spokesperson of the Hellenic Police, Constantia Dimoglidou,…

Mytilineos preparing for a counterattack

The recent “profit warning” for the 2025 financial year may have partially affected Metlen’s previously flawless image, but Evangelos Mytilineos, the mastermind of the Greek and British listed company, seems…

Two attacks on tankers – 52 Greek-interest ships in the wider maritime area

One seafarer was killed and four have been injured in attacks on two foreign-flagged tankers in the Persian Gulf and off the coast of Oman, while an attempted attack on…

Kikilias: We are monitoring developments in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz

Referring in a post on platform X to the situation unfolding in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias stressed…

Friday, 27 February 2026

Capital Tankers Corp. achieves historic IPO with the largest-ever shipping capital raise in Oslo

Capital Tankers Corp. has completed the largest ever public offering for a shipping company on the Oslo Stock Exchange.The public offering of Capital Tankers Corp. shares, which was completed…

Yachting: 260 million euros for port infrastructure

The 5th Panhellenic Yachting Congress opened its doors with a strong political and business footprint, highlighting maritime tourism as a strategic pillar of the national economy and a field of…

Erasmus Shipinvest receives new LPG carrier

Erasmus Shipinvest Group, a Chinese-owned shipping company based in Vouliagmeni and founded in 2010, has received the new LPG carrier “Gas Long”, the fourth ship in a series of 5,000…

Sklavenitis: The day after breaking the threshold of 6 billion euros

Sklavenitis Group recorded another milestone in revenue performance last year, “breaking” the psychological threshold of 6 billion euros. In practice, almost four out of ten euros that pass through the…

Award-winning Naftemporiki secures five major new European honors

After the top distinction as “European Newspaper of the Year 2024”, “Naftemporiki” was also dynamically present in the 27th competition of the European Newspaper Award, where 3,000 participants claimed distinctions…

Top Ships – Rubico agree on construction of 10 MR tankers

In a move that combines a new fleet, Chinese financing and long-term charters, Top Ships Inc. and Rubico Inc., interests of Evangelos Pistiolis, have “locked in” the construction of 10…

Klarna: Active users of the application in Greece exceed 280,000 per month

Klarna’s subscriber base in Greece is on the rise. The world’s leading digital bank and flexible payments provider is recording strong growth in both monthly and daily usage of its…

Lloyd’s Register names Ioanna Prokopiou chair, marking new era for Hellenic Advisory Committee

A new chapter in the international classification society’s collaboration with the Greek shipping community is inaugurated by the official assumption of duties by Ioanna Prokopiou as the new chair of…

Hellenic Chamber of Shipping: Strategic upgrade of the Port of Patras to enhance competitiveness

The Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, whose president is George Alexandratos, characterizes the upgrading of port infrastructure as a key step for strengthening the competitiveness of the Greek economy and the…

EU Parliament: Agreement with Qualco and ENG Group to strengthen digital systems

Qualco S.A., together with Engineering International Belgium (ENG Group), as lead partner, has signed a five-year contract with the European Parliament for testing and quality assurance of digital solutions in…

Capital Tankers eyes Oslo Stock Exchange listing

Capital Tankers, part of the group led by Vangelis Marinakis, is set to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company, with assets valued at approximately 13.4 billion dollars, is…

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Global orderbook: Shipping industry signals support for fossil fuels

The global ship orderbook data shows that fossil fuels continue to dominate shipping, as approximately 14 out of 15 ships under construction will use oil or LNG for their propulsion.…

CLIA warns of side effects from cruise fees

Bud Darr, president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), underlined the importance of stability in cruise markets, proper management of tourist flows and investment in infrastructure. Responding…