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Friday, 13 February 2026

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…

Igoumenitsa Port plans three OPS installations via HEDNO

A project of high strategic importance for the country and the energy transition of maritime transport begins to be implemented with the study, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of three…

Greek shipowners poised to reach new highs

“The sea unites.” This message, which emerges from historical research and the study of the cooperation between Greek shipowners and German shipyards after World War II, was sent in the…

Greek marble exports weaken in 2025

2025 was a year of challenges for Greek marble exports. Despite the fact that the Greek marble industry ranks second in Europe in terms of its performance in production and…

myPOS supports the digital transformation of businesses in Greece

myPOS, one of the fastest growing fintech companies in Europe, is constantly strengthening its presence in the Greek market, offering modern, flexible and fully regulatory compliant payment acceptance solutions for…

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Copelouzos’ Thrace FSRU under the “microscope” of the American DFC and EXIM

US “aid” includes, among other things, the best-case scenario that will allow the operation of Greece’s second FSRU next to the existing one off the coast of Alexandroupolis and which…

AKTOR – SUEZ: Strategic alliance for water management

A Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic, fixed-term, exclusive cooperation in the field of water management services was signed by the company “SUEZ INTERNATIONAL” and its 100% subsidiary AKTOR GROUP…

TREK Development: Framework Agreement with EIB for strategic actions in Greece and Cyprus

ΤREK Development announced a Framework Agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The duration of the Framework Agreement is set at 48 months (with an option to extend by an…

Industry urges transition plan toward decarbonisation

Angelicoussis Group Deputy CEO Sveinung Stohle participated in the panel “Seas of Change: LNG Shipping in an Evolving Energy Landscape” at the 21st LNG2026 International Conference & Exhibition, held in…

Papastratos launches 4th phase of the 200-million-euro investment plan

Papastratos has upgraded its expectations for its production and export performance. The company announced the launch of the 4th phase of its investment plan for the expansion of its factory,…

The surge in ship orders from Greek shipowners continues

Greek shipowners are reportedly planning new orders in 2026. After the 47 new orders in January, which Intermodal recorded in its survey for “N”, another 16 orders for new ships…

Containerships brace for surge in scrapping

The ship recycling market, which has been experiencing a prolonged downturn, is ready to emerge from the deadlock of the last few years. The recovery path of scrapping is not…

Metlen supports the inclusion of Acciaieria Arvedi in the Italian Energy Release 2.0

In collaboration with Acciaieria Arvedi, one of the leading steel producers in Italy, Metlen is moving forward, supporting its inclusion in the innovative Energy Release 2.0 mechanism. The mechanism has…

Danaos: Mega investments in ships – energy

Danaos is further strengthening its footprint in shipping, while expanding its strategy in the energy sector and investing in the Alaska LNG project following an extensive shipbuilding investment program, which…

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Presentation on nuclear safety in shipping at IMO

The Greek head of Core Power’s growing nuclear engineering team, Ioannis Kourasis, participated as a speaker at the IMO SDC 12 meeting, presenting the topic “Nuclear Safety at Sea” on…

100 days… Kimberly Guilfoyle: “Cooperation between the United States and Greece to historic new heights”

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle made a review of her first 100 days in Greece while she described her position as “the greatest honor” of her life. “Under the…

Meeting to strengthen maritime cooperation between Greece and Norway

The Norwegian Ambassador Harriet E. Berg met with the President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, George S. Alexandratos, and the Executive Committee, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between…

Tzouros (Piraeus Bank): Greece is now mature and attractive for investment

Greece constitutes a mature, stable and attractive investment opportunity for the coming years, emphasised Thodoris Tzouros, Executive General Manager, Chief of Corporate and Investment Banking at Piraeus Bank, during a…

MSCI stays silent on Greek equities in latest rebalancing

MSCI did not include any changes in its rebalancing for the Greek market on Tuesday. The MSCI Standard Greece continues to consist of the following eight listed companies: National Bank,…

Avramar: The impact of the parent company’s acquisition in Spain

The developments regarding the Avramar reorganization case are rapid. According to recent reports, the Canadians of the Cooke group proceeded to the acquisition of 100% of Avramar Seafood SL, the…

Collaboration for the digitalization of Sea Pioneer’s fleet

Sea Pioneer Corporation, owned by Vasilis Bakolitsas, is moving forward with a strategic partnership with Propulsion Analytics and NeptuneZero, with the aim of further digitizing its fleet operations. By integrating…

Real Consulting: Acquisition of OTS – Expansion and strengthening of the listed company’s share base

Real Consulting is taking on a new form with the dual investment decision, firstly to acquire the Northern Greek IT company OTS and secondly to expand its shareholder base and…

Pioneer Marine receives bulk carrier “Arctic Bay”

Pioneer Marine received the 39,000 dwt bulk carrier “Arctic Bay”, which was built in 2015 at Jiangmen Nanyang Shipyards and is a sister ship to the recent additions “Ionian Bay”…

Greek shipowners: Strong role in transporting LNG from the US to Europe

Greek shipowners and entrepreneurs are leading the way in developing maritime corridors that will transport energy products from the US to Europe. The founder and CEO of Tsakos Energy Navigation,…