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Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Euronext chief bets on Greece’s next chapter as Athens joins pan-European market

In a period when the Greek economy is decisively moving beyond the crisis years and returning to the forefront of international investor interest, the transformation of the Athens Stock Exchange…

Non-systemic banks stand out in net lending growth

Bank credit growth to the private sector slowed last year, Bank of Greece (BoG) governor Yannis Stournaras said in his recent address to the general meeting. The governor noted that…

High-level meeting on European strategies for the maritime industry and ports

A high-level meeting on the implementation of the European Maritime Industrial Strategy and the European Ports Strategy will be hosted in Athens on April 30, 2026, at the Eugenides Foundation,…

Second-hand tankers command premium prices

The tanker market has entered a phase, where newbuilds are increasingly emerging as a more rational option than second-hand vessels—provided owners have the capacity to wait. In the VLCC segment,…

Piraeus Bank and Accenture establish AI Hub in Greece utilizing Anthropic technologies

Piraeus Bank and Accenture announced the expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, establishing a dedicated AI Hub that will leverage technologies developed by Anthropic. According to the announcement, the initiative…

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Hatzidakis: Greece’s positions on the new CAP – EU likely to decide on 2028-2034 budget during Greece’s presidency

The Greek priorities for the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), as well as Greece’s negotiating positions in view of the decisions on the new European budget, were unveiled by the…

Lavinia Tankers: New suezmax order at Daehan shipyards

Lavinia Tankers, controlled by Panos Laskaridis, has exercised an additional option for April, placing a new order for a 157,000 dwt suezmax tanker at Daehan Shipbuilding, with delivery scheduled for…

Bally’s Intralot: 2025 was a milestone year

Robeson Reeves, Chief Executive Officer of Bally’s Intralot, described 2025 as a milestone year and 2026 as a year of strong momentum, during a briefing with analysts on the previous…

Terna: Conversion of PPC’s lignite unit to natural gas

The contract for the conversion of the Ptolemaida V power plant from a lignite-fired facility to a natural gas unit, with a budget of 420 million euros, has been awarded…

Out-of-court mechanism: Up to 75% debt write-off and halt to seizures

Thousands of Greek citizens with debts to municipalities and local government entities can secure protection from seizures, even where enforcement measures have already begun. Eligibility requires the inclusion in the…

Mitsotakis and Macron to attend the Greek-France Economic Forum in Athens

The Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) and the French-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organize the Greek-French Economic Forum, on Saturday, April 25, during the official visit of the…

REICs portfolio value shrinks

The total value of Greek real estate investment companies’ (REICs) portfolios fell by 12.41% to 5.183 billion euros in 2025 from 5.917 billion euros in 2024. The drop was primarily…

IMO calls on for “green” pilot projects on passenger ships

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), whose secretary-general is Arsenio Dominguez, has called on member states to express interest in technical assistance aimed at conducting feasibility studies to support pilot projects…

Delphi Economic Forum XI: Cotton Route as a strategy to counter Silk Road

The Delphi Economic Forum XI, to be held in Delphi from April 22 to April 25, 2026, will bring into focus the course of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC),…

LPG carrier market hit by extreme volatility amid Middle East crisis

The LPG carrier market has entered one of its most volatile and complex phases in recent years, as the Middle East crisis and the disruption of flows through the Strait…

Monday, 20 April 2026

Bank of Greece: Tourism revenues up in Jan–Feb, exceeding 1 bln euros

Travel receipts jumped by 70.7% in the first two months of the year, while tourist arrivals rose by 38.5%, according to data released by the Bank of Greece. Tourism revenues…

Navios: Diversification a core strategic pillar

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. is focusing on sustained investment across three key shipping segments—tankers, dry bulk carriers and containerships—Chairwoman and Chief Executive Angeliki Frangou said in an interview with a…

Profile: Growth through acquisitions, launch of new products, expansion of international presence

Profile Software is planning to record further growth in 2026 through acquisitions, the development of new products, and the deepening of its international footprint, alongside its broader transformation as a…

Supermarkets: Higher sales in Q1 – Private label products increase their “share”

Organized food retail (stores over 100 sq.m. across mainland Greece, Crete and the Ionian and Aegean islands) remained on a growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2026. According to…

Athens International Airport: Record investments totaling 1.3 billion euros

Maintaining a steady upward trajectory despite ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, Athens International Airport is reaffirming its role as one of the most resilient and fastest-growing aviation hubs in…

Piraeus Port maintains its strategic role as key logistics hub for Eastern Mediterranean and SE Europe

The Port of Piraeus is resilient to the disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East on global supply chains. However, downward pressure is now beginning to be reflected…

Ellaktor’s new profile is focused on real estate

The profile of Ellaktor—which has disposed of all its business lines except real estate—is reflected in the company’s 2025 financial results. Ellaktor’s core activity is now focused on real estate…

Trek Development remains profitable; plans strategic acquisitions in 2026

Trek Development is focusing on maintaining its revenue and profitability growth momentum during the current financial year, as highlighted by the company’s management. The company is prioritizing the strengthening of…

Open Cosmos: Participation in NASA’s FAME program with artificial intelligence satellites

The strengthening of Open Cosmos’s presence in advanced artificial intelligence applications in space is reflected in its participation in the Flight Demonstration of Federated Autonomous MEasurement (FAME) program, in collaboration…

Friday, 17 April 2026

Eurogroup chief Pierrakakis: If the Strait of Hormuz were to remain closed for an extended period, we could experience the largest energy crisis in history

Uncertainty and the duration of the crisis are the main factors that will determine the economic impact on Europe, National Economy and Finance Minister and Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, said…

ThPA: Net profits of 30.8 million euros – Proposed dividend of 2.2 euros/share

Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) announced that dynamic business operations led to strong financial performance in 2025, with revenue, container throughput, and profitability reaching levels higher than in any previous year,…

Kikilias: Port of Patras’ master plan approved

The Master Plan for the Port of Patras has been approved through the issuance of the relevant Presidential Decree, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, said. According…

Aegean Shipping: Strategic partnership with Danaos Consultants

Aegean Shipping Management, in collaboration with Danaos Management Consultants, is developing digital technology by leveraging artificial intelligence tools. The shipping company, owned by George Melissanidis, has implemented the AI-powered Manuals…

Dimand: Strategic plan on four pillars

DIMAND has focused its five-year growth strategy on four core pillars, aiming to sustain and further accelerate the growth momentum recorded in 2025. Within this framework, the company is active…

Akrotiri Tankers has placed an order for two new tankers

Akrotiri Tankers, led by Marielena Prokopiou, continues its rapid growth trajectory just five months after placing its first newbuilding orders. According to market sources, the company has returned to New…