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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

After Chevron, 1 billion euro investments in hydrocarbons will follow

With a potential investment portfolio of around 1 billion euros over the next seven years, Chevron – HELLENiQ ENERGY signatures for new exploration areas south of Crete and the Peloponnese…

Newly built VLCC in the Capital Ship Management Corp. fleet

Capital Ship Management Corp., owned by Evangelos Marinakis, received the newly built tanker M/T “Aristotelis II”, a 307,000 dwt VLCC, constructed at Hengli Heavy Industries shipyards in China. It is…

THEON launches 30 million investments in Greece in 2026 for a new platform product production facility

THEON announced a capital expenditure (capex) estimate of 30 million dollars to start construction work on a new facility in Greece for the production of platform products following the first…

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Halting the export of aluminum scrap outside Europe

The European aluminium sector is anxiously awaiting the Commission’s new measures aimed at curbing the flow of aluminium scrap outside the EU and halting the loss of resources that are…

Piraeus port reflects cargo flows from Asia to Europe

The port of Piraeus keeps a wait-and-see stance, as the shipping market continues to await the full return of containerships through the Suez Canal – a development that is now…

Hydrocarbon exploration: 40% of the revenue generated will benefit the State

Investments in hydrocarbon exploration are expected to reach 1 billion euros during the period 2027-2032, following the signing of contracts for the concession of 4 areas south of Crete and…

Tsakos Energy Navigation receives new tanker

Tsakos Energy Navigation -led by Dr. Nikos Tsakos- announced the delivery ceremony of the M/T DION, the second MR product/chemical tanker of the H.N.1522 series, which took place on February…

Pantheon Tankers: Construction of two more tankers

Anna Angelicousis’ group is expanding its shipbuilding program. Following the order for two LNG carriers in South Korea, on behalf of Alpha Gas, which manages the group’s liquefied natural gas…

Tourism: Greece gains share of global travel market

The significant strengthening of Greek tourism’s competitiveness at an international level after the pandemic is confirmed by the 2025 performance, while the prospects for 2026 are also positive, Alpha Bank…

Mytilineos: Delivery of gallium packages to interested buyers to commence shortly

The shipment of the first gallium packages to interested buyers in the US, Europe and Japan for testing and evaluation is expected to begin soon, Metlen President and CEO Evangelos…

Containerships: Freight rates enter prolonged downtrend

The global container shipping market is entering a downward phase, as spot market rates decline for the fifth consecutive week. The downward trend in rates reflects weak demand on key…

QnR Group acquires 51% of MTIS S.A.

The signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of 51% of the share capital of MTIS S.A. was announced by the QnR Group, as part of its strategy for…

Agreement with Chevron and Helleniq Energy in hydrocarbons – Marine area for exploration doubles

Greece is launching a new phase in its hydrocarbon exploration program, integrating one of the world’s leading energy companies into its workforce. The presentation of the lease agreements between the…

Monday, 16 February 2026

Metsola to “N”: Time for Europe to stand on its own feet

Defence and competitiveness are proposed as central elements of the European agenda in the near future, by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in an exclusive interview with…

Guilfoyle: Greece is a key player in Europe’s energy transformation

“It is an honour to be here today to witness this important achievement, strengthening the energy future of our two significant nations. The signing is another significant success in Greece’s…

Mitsotakis: Greece is making major strides in energy sector

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the signing of concession contracts for hydrocarbon exploration in four marine areas south of Crete and south of the Peloponnese in the Chevron-Hellenic Energy joint…

Almi Marine-Two new Ultramax bulk carriers

Almi Marine Management has made a new investment in its fleet, signing a contract for the construction of two 64,000 dwt Ultramax bulk carriers with NACKS Shipyard, with scheduled delivery…

Safe Bulkers: Capesize sale for 35.2 million dollars

Safe Bulkers, Inc., owned by shipowner Poly V. Hadjioannou, announced the sale of MV Michalis H, a 2012 Chinese-built Capesize bulk carrier, for 35.2 million dollars, with delivery scheduled in…

Greek fleet underpins international trade

The Greek-owned fleet, which according to the latest data from the Union of Greek Shipowners represents 19.1% of global transport capacity, is a strategic pillar of the economies of Europe,…

Pistiolis turns to China for 10 product tankers

In a move that marks a change in strategy in newbuildings, shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis is turning to China for the first time in years, placing an order for 10 product…

Electrical and electronic goods’ value reached 3 billion euros in 2025

The Greek electrical and electronic goods market reached 3 billion euros in value and 15.9 million in units in 2025, showing a decrease of 3% in value and 1.4% in…

Greece and Chevron-Helleniq Energy to sign agreements on Monday for hydrocarbon exploration in 4 offshore blocks

The lease agreements between the Greek state and the Chevron-Helleniq Energy consortium, which concern the granting of exclusive rights to explore and exploit hydrocarbons in marine areas south of the…

Friday, 13 February 2026

Greek businesses turnover at 492 billion euros in 2025

The turnover of all businesses amounted to 492.062 billion euros last year, recording an increase of 1.6% compared to 484.461 billion euros in 2024, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority…

Mytilineos: We need metals produced in Europe

Evangelos Mytilineos, European Metals president, stressed the importance of European metallurgy in the EU economy. “We need metals produced in Europe. The European non-ferrous metals are the cornerstone of our…

Greek businesses’ turnover at 492 billion euros in 2025

The turnover of all businesses amounted to 492.062 billion euros last year, recording an increase of 1.6% compared to 484.461 billion euros in 2024, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority…

Capital Maritime invests in 11 new VLCCs

Capital Maritime & Trading has placed a new order for new VLCCs, worth a total of approximately 1.4 billion euros, at a time of high freight rates and intense market…

Greek shipowners transport 20% of Chinese cargo

A four-point maritime message to Greece and Greek shipowners, who transport over 20% of China’s cargo, was sent by the Chinese ambassador to Athens, Mr. Fang Qiu, in an event…

Growthfund: The transformation of subsidiaries in its portfolio

The Growthfund has turned into a central development institution for the creation of economic and social value in the country, with a recent expansion through the integration of the Hellenic…

OP-ED: Why the impact of AI is being under-estimated and how it will transform business productivity

Technology changes everything eventually and has always shaped how we work. The difference today is the speed at which that change is unfolding. Advances in AI are accelerating the world…

Tourism: 2026 performance in line with 2025; boosted by stronger Asian demand

The main trend that will define the tourism market in 2026 is the convergence of online and offline sales according to industry executives, with early indications showing that the year…