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Monday, 17 March 2025

Hatzidakis: Primary surplus of 3.5% in 2024

The 2024 primary surplus will reach 3.5% of GDP (against a target of 2.5%), while the total surplus will amount to 0.2% of GDP, compared to a forecast for a…

The “golden” 10 on the Stock Market – Returns of up to +10% in five sessions

The Athens Stock Exchange achieved another profitable week (11th in the last 12), with the General Index climbing to 14-year highs once again and bridging the gap from the 1,700-point…

Saturday, 15 March 2025

Moody’s upgraded Greek economy to investment grade

Moody’s Ratings upgraded Greece’s rating to Baa3 from Ba1. According to the rating agency, the upgrade reflects its view that Greece’s sovereign credit profile now has greater resilience to potential…

Friday, 14 March 2025

METKA: Significant increase in 2024

Metlen’s construction subsidiary, Metka, achieved a significant increase in 2024, while its backlog of projects, estimated at 1.4 billion euros, supports the estimates that the same positive performance will continue …

Telecommunications: OTE’s strategic priorities for 2025

Kostas Nebis made his mark as head of OTE at the first annual meeting of the management team that he organized under the title “Connecting the Dots”, last Friday. Approximately…

Alpha Bank: Difficult equation for innovation, economic growth and defense spending

The Alpha Bank research department focuses on the difficult equation of Europe’s new common defense architecture in relation to the budget, economic growth and innovation of its member states. According…

Greek PM announces cabinet reshuffle; opportunities to new persons

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis announced the new composition of the government on Friday. According to government sources, the government reshuffle is characterized by “renewal and opportunities for new deputies.” The…

Knock-on effects in the insurance industry

A series of changes in the insurance market – of a structural nature, in which at least three large companies in the sector and probably one even smaller one will…

Maragevias on “N” TV: Tariffs cause recession, inflation and the breakdown of the unity that existed in the West

“Initially we thought that US President Donald Trump was using the tariffs to achieve some other things, but it seems that the tariffs exist and will remain,” Professor of Political…

Shipping: Four ‘thorns’ in the dry cargo market

Geopolitical tensions, tariffs, new environmental requirements and supply and demand determinants are potential “reefs” for the dry bulk market, according to the annual report of the listed Safe Bulkers. The…

Exarchou: The Stock Exchange’s critical role in the development of AKTOR Group

AKTOR’s Chairman and CEO, Alexandros Exarchou, referred to the contribution of the Athens Stock Exchange to the development of the Group in recent years. The statements were made during a…

Korkidis: The Commission’s tariff retaliation has serious collateral damage for consumers

The first signs of the transatlantic trade war between the US and the EU are causing deep concern in the commercial world with the announcement of tariffs on steel and…

Stylianides: Cruises are a key pillar of the Greek tourism industry and economy

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianides, participated in the 4th European Summit 2025 of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), taking place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to…

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Mendoni: The Greek Red List, a valuable tool for the protection of Cultural Heritage

The official presentation of the Greek Red List, a new important tool for the protection of cultural heritage from illicit trafficking, took place at the Acropolis Museum Amphitheater, in the…

Metlen in Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Markets and S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

Metlen Energy & Metals announced that it has been included for the third consecutive year in the prestigious Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Markets Sustainability Index and the S&P Global Sustainability…

Holterman: High profits from large-scale deals and dividends

The restructuring of Ellaktor’s portfolio seems to be gradually being completed by the listed company’s top executive, Henry Holterman, who also put up a “sale” in the concessions sector this…

Goldman Sachs to “N”: Trump will hit Europe harder with tariffs; Greece’s three assets

We have entered an era of rapid developments. This is the era of Donald Trump, as everything revolves around the intentions, plans, and decisions of the US president. A president…

Athens stock exchange: Banks up 25%; next target 1,700 points

The Athens Stock Exchange has marked new 14-year highs, with buyers “throwing the biggest party” of 2025, given that yesterday’s session was the best (+2.58%) since the beginning of the…

Piraeus Bank to acquire Ethniki Insurance from CVC

Piraeus Bank S.A. announced that it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 90.01% stake in the parent company of Ethniki Insurance from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII.…

Four Greek companies participate in the 1st B Corp Summit – Commited to Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility

The 1st B Corp Summit in Greece aims to highlight the importance of sustainable entrepreneurship through strengthening the cooperation of B Corp certified companies and promoting the implementation of socially…

Greek company STIRIXIS designed the best public space in the world and the best offices in Europe

STIRIXIS Group, the Greek design and consulting company that designs and builds properties around the world, won two top awards at the International Property Awards in London, the world’s most…

Kikilias: Artificial intelligence boosting citizen security

“The utilization of new technologies and artificial intelligence was one of the primary goals that we have set in the ministry from the beginning,” Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil…

NKUA: TikTok Addiction Scale-Six topics under analysis

For the first time, internationally, a scale has been created to measure TikTok addiction. I t is the so-called TikTok Addiction Scale, which is the first scale internationally that focuses…

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Ship speeds lower in response to environmental targets

Signs of a further slowdown in speed limits were recorded by Clarksons Research in the first quarter of 2025, according to which all six main sectors of ocean-going shipping are…

Greek shipowners “build” 602 ships in Asian shipyards 

The number of commercial ocean-going ships under construction by Greek interests currently stands at 602. Greek shipowners continue their investment “rally”, building modern, quality ships in Asian shipyards. Mainly in…

Dust + Cream: New investments for the 2025-2026 period and expansion plans

The company’s management is seeking the further development of CREAM TEAM, which manages the Dust + Cream chain in the cosmetics sector, in Greece and abroad. As stated by the…

Luxury real estate market: Greece is an investment hotspot

Demand for luxury homes from foreign investors is constantly increasing, making Greece one of the top real estate investment destinations. As noted by Corina Saias, general manager of Premier Realty…

Cosmetics: Growth in 2025 – Increased production and consumption

The cosmetics industry expects a growth rate of approximately 4% in 2025, as stated by the sector representatives at the Annual General Assembly of the Hellenic Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery…

Attica Group: Turnover up 27%

Attica Group announced a significant increase in its turnover, while for the first time the operations of the absorbed ANEK are integrated in the entire fiscal year 2024. More specifically,…

Athens Stock Exchange-The “7” listed companies that want to change category

At least seven listed companies valued at around 200 million euros are on the borderline between large and small cap companies in the Greek capital market. The new regulation of…