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Thursday, 29 May 2025

OPAP: Optimism for achieving the 2025 goals

OPAP announced positive results for the first quarter of 2025, allowing the management to remain optimistic about achieving its targets for the year. The company has a resilient business profile…

The Greek shipping cluster on a global level

The Greek maritime cluster “Maritime Hellas” is raising the digital level and is proceeding with a “scale up” of the services it will offer to its members in the near…

Tourism: Budget for new SMEs through NSRF at 375 million euros

The available budget for supporting the establishment and operation of new small and medium-sized tourism enterprises through the NSRF has been significantly increased, by decision of the Alternate Minister of…

Allied’s research for “N”: Greek shipowners with a new compass in shipbuilding – Turning to South Korea

The geopolitical and commercial “controversies” between the most powerful countries in the world are changing the landscape in Greek shipping in terms of investments. Despite the uncertainty, Greek shipowners prove…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Laskaridis: In 5 years there will be no Greek registry

Panos Laskaridis, founder of Laskaridis Shipping, delivered a stark warning at the 9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference, stating that the real crisis facing the shipping industry is not Trump or the…

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Vafias, Giouroukos: The cost of shipbuilding, China versus Korea and Japan and survival strategies

International pressures on shipbuilding, ship prices and the strategic choices of shipping companies dominated the second panel of the 9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference, on the topic “The Future of Shipping:…

McKinsey: 14 billion dollars and 150,000 jobs the contribution of Greek shipping to economy

The contribution of Greek-owned ocean-going shipping to both the global and domestic economy is highlighted by data from a study conducted by McKinsey & Company, which was presented by Apostolos…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Tsunis underlines the economic and social impact of shipping

With a special mention of Giorgos Melissanidis, whom he affectionately called a “brother”, and his contribution to the shipping industry marked by a strong sense of responsibility, former U.S. Ambassador…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Koukas: Greece must follow the model of Singapore

The need for extroversion, leadership and strategic unity for Greek shipping was underlined by Dimitris Koukas, President of the Association of Greek Shipping Shipbroking Companies Association, speaking at the 9th…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Varvitsiotis: Shipyards cannot survive without defense contracts – Time for extroversion and state support

Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, CEO of Skaramangas Shipyards, stressed the need to support the Greek shipyards and invest in extroversion during the 9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference. “We need to invest in extroversion.…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Alexandratos: Shipping must speak the language of the youth

The need to strengthen the Greek shipping cluster through unity, strategic visibility, and a focus on the younger generation was emphasized by George Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Simantonis: Shipping reclaims a central role in EU policy

Charalampos Simantonis, President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association, highlighted the crucial contribution of shortsea shipping to both the Greek and European economies during his speech at the 9th Naftemporiki…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Travlos: Shipping remains the steadfast force in a changing world

Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, delivered a compelling address on the role of shipping in the global economic and geopolitical landscape at the 9th Naftemporiki Conference.…

9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Ktenas: Greek shipping is a pillar of stability and a catalyst for growth

The 9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference was officially opened by the Group’s General Manager, Spyros Ktenas, who conveyed a message of confidence in the strategic role of Greek shipping and emphasized…

Softweb: Solutions that serve the eco-symmetry of businesses

Softweb, which has been recently listed on the alternative market ENA, presented in detail its differentiation from the first stage of digital business transformation before the association of institutional investors,…

The heart of global shipping beats at the 9th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference

Naftemporiki, with a legacy spanning over a century, has been consistently serving the maritime community since 1924. Over the past decade, it has established a high-level Shipping Conference that annually…

Jet2 boosts flights to Greece, adds more destinations to its network

The issues of promoting partnerships in the British tourism market and increasing the number of British tourists visiting Greece dominated the “Jet2 Destination Partnerships” workshop, organized in Leeds by the…

Freedom24: How the investment profile of Greeks is changing

Freedom24, which has now surpassed 100,000 customers in the Greek market, aspires to change the investment profile of Greeks. According to data from the platform (May 2024 – May 2025),…

Supermarket sales up 6.7% – Surge in demand for sunscreens and ready meals

Fast-moving consumer goods recorded a 6.7% increase in sales and a 5.2% rise in volume compared to the same period in 2024, confirming the resilience and adaptability of organized food…

Port of Corfu – Record cruise ship arrivals in 2025

The port of Corfu has made an impressive start in the cruise sector this year, according to data from the Corfu Port Authority, placing the island among the top destinations…

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Germany expresses growing interest in hosting conferences in Greece

Demand for the organization of conferences, events and incentive trips in Greece is international and qualitatively upgraded, according to the conclusions from the International Exhibition for the Organization of Events…

Athens exchange: 5.7 million euro net profits in the first quarter

The Athens Stock Exchange Group announced that its turnover rose 17% in the first quarter of 2025 to 15.8 million euros compared to 13.5 million euros in the same period…

Fee policy poses challenges for Greek-owned ships

A significant part of the Greek-owned merchant fleet may soon find itself under pressure as a result of US protectionist policy ahead of the implementation of new port fees targeting…

Greek market narrative holds firm amid global volatility

The Athens Stock Exchange continues at its best levels in the last 15 years (since May 2010), with dozens of listed companies reaching historic or multi-year highs. Despite the decline…

Vassilikos to “N”: Hotels are fully booked for the summer, “but the momentum has decreased”

“We are at a point where we need to shield tourism, so as not to face the problems of other European cities,” Evgenios Vassilikos, president of the Hoteliers’ Association of…

Refurbished floating dock ‘Piraeus II’ in Perama shipyard is fully operational

The floating dock “Piraeus II” at the Ship Repair Zone in Perama is now fully operational, the Piraeus Port Authority SA announced. After its upgrade, the floating dock has been…

Bulgaria: New Greek investments of 115 million euros in the first quarter of 2025

Greek investments in neighboring Bulgaria continue unabated this year, confirming estimates for a new increase due to Bulgaria’s and Romania’s entry into the Schengen zone. According to the most recent…

Optical fiber: FTTH network penetration exceeds 50%

The penetration of FTTH networks (optical fiber to homes and businesses) has exceeded 50%, while their use is around 15%. However, Greece has not bridged the gap with the rest…

IELKA: One in seven pays more for environmentally friendly products

Two out of three Greek consumers consider environmental protection important. However, only 17% are willing to pay more for products whose production does not harm the environment. “These figures highlight…

Sallas: New architecture for convergence with Europe

Greece is currently at a historical turning point as it has rare development tools at its disposal, Michalis Sallas, Chairman of Lyktos Group and Honorary Chairman of Piraeus Bank, said.European…