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Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Skroutz: Greece’s online sales moving upwards

The role of marketplaces is crucial for the development of e-commerce in Greece. According to Skroutz, one of the most popular marketplaces in Greece for 2025, the dynamics of e-commerce…

Papastavrou: The Vertical Corridor redefines regional dynamics

“The success of the Vertical Corridor changes the balance,” Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, said, noting that “it creates alternative routes for Europe, upgrades Greece’s role as a reliable…

Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation – Mapping an ecosystem of dual use technologies into a quality Deal Flow

The Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation has activated the Pitch Arena for companies mapped in the dual-use technology ecosystem. The goal is to create a structured, recurring mechanism to connect…

Vodafone: New subsea interconnection between Crete and Athens via Milos

Vodafone Carrier Services is moving ahead with the construction of another high-capacity subsea fiber optic cable system in Greece. The new cable will connect Crete to the mainland, improving access…

Monday, 02 February 2026

TITAN concludes acquisition of Vracs De L’Estuaire in France

TITAN Group has completed the acquisition of Vracs de L’Estuaire, an established cement company in Northern France, reinforcing its commitment to further develop its product portfolio in the French market…

Atlantic See LNG Trade (Aktor, DEPA Commercial) sign agreement for the sale of US LNG to Ukraine

ATLANTIC SEE LNG TRADE S.A., a joint venture between AKTOR Group (60%) and DEPA Commercial (40%), signed the first agreement for the sale of US Liquefied Natural Gas in Ukraine.…

Manufacturing: The strongest improvement in five months

The Greek manufacturing sector started 2026 on a positive trajectory, driven by faster growth in output and new orders, according to the latest S&P Global PMI® data. The performance was…

Labor Ministry: 563,000 new positions since 2019

Unemployment fell to its lowest rate in 18 years and the second lowest unemployment rate in Greece’s history in December 2025, according to the annual report of the ERGANI system.…

PPC keeps electricity tariffs stable in February

PPC’s tariffs will remain in February at the same levels as in January, according to the company’s announcement, while they are approximately 10% lower compared to February 2025. According to…

AADE: Live checks of bank accounts as of June

The Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) promotes the direct electronic interconnection of tax audit services with the financial system for the collection, processing and utilization of data concerning the movements…

DNV “sees” an increase in tanker orderbook

Analysts at the Norwegian classification society DNV “see” large investments in new orders for tankers in the coming years. In an industry where Greek shipowners dominate the global market, owning…

Xenokostas: Shipyards are the cornerstone of energy independence

Shipyards are a key link in global energy chains, as they are the place where the ships for the transport of energy and other critical goods are built, repaired and…

Pierrakakis (Economist): Competitiveness, energy and institutions to dominate the next phase

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis outlined the economic and  geopolitical challenges, placing particular emphasis on competitiveness, energy and technology at the Economist conference. In this context, he highlighted Greece’s role…

METLEN secures financing for new solar project in Italy

METLEN has secured 16.6 million euros in project financing for the development of the Bicinicco solar park, a 20.75 MWp large-scale photovoltaic project located in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region…

Friday, 30 January 2026

Shipping: Outlook positive, but risks remain

2026 begins for international shipping in an environment of intense complexity. However, in the base case scenario for 2026, all four main shipping segments – tankers, bulk carriers, containerships and…

How News Finds the Audience Now — and Why Trust Matters More Than Ever

The audience no longer searches for news. It encounters it. That, according to Riccardo Terzi, Head of News Partnerships for Southern Europe at Google, is the most profound — and…

German investors weigh risks and opportunities in Greece’s economy

A positive balance of business and investment risks in Greece was recorded in the latest Global Survey conducted by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce (DIHK), entitled “World Business…

AEGEAN announces acquisition of 45% stake in APELLA

AEGEAN AIRLINES S.A. announced that its subsidiary, Olympic Air, has acquired a 45% stake in APELLA Single-Member S.A. The investment was executed through a combination of the acquisition of existing…

Athens Stock Exchange solidifies January Effect with double-digit gains

The Athens Stock Exchange heads into its final trading session of January, on track to close the month with gains of about 10%. The General Index managed to reach its…

French Defence Minister pays visit to Salamis Shipyards

The Minister of Defense of the French Republic, Catherine Vautrin, was welcomed on Thursday at the Salamis Shipyards. She was accompanied by the French Ambassador to Greece, Laurence Auer, the…

New growth opportunities for ports, shipyards and logistics

A new chapter for Greek ports, logistics and the shipbuilding industry is opening with the deepening of trade relations between the European Union and India, following the Free Trade Agreement…

Shipping: EU-India deal opens up new routes and boosts investments

Market executives are optimistic about the impact of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and India on the shipping industry. If the deal is sealed, it is a potential…

Greek flag maintains top-tier status in global shipping register

Greece remains on the list of the world’s “elite” flag states, in terms of quality characteristics, for another year, confirming its stable position in the international shipping environment. According to…

New growth opportunities for ports, shipyards and logistics

A new chapter for Greek ports, logistics and the shipbuilding industry is opening with the deepening of trade relations between the European Union and India, following the Free Trade Agreement…

Signal Ocean acquires AXSMarine

Signal Ocean has announced the strategic acquisition of AXSMarine, one of the most recognized providers of maritime transport and cargo tracking solutions, further strengthening its technological footprint in the maritime…

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Greek companies are called to participate in European Defence Fund 2026

Greek defense companies and the Greek defense technology and industrial base ecosystem are called to participate in the new round of actions of the European Defense Fund 2026, amounting to…

Green Industrial Grids Association: Metlen among founding members

The Green Industrial Grids Association (GIGA) has been established by a group of leading European energy companies developing innovative technologies for electricity grids. The association was created to support a…

Greece plans tax cuts and income support measures, totaling 1.5 billion euros, for 2026-2027

The government plans to announce and legislate a new “package” of tax cuts and income support, totaling at least 1.5 billion euros, for the two-year period 2026-2027. The first sign…

Ship orders on the rise

December 2025 ended dynamically in terms of new ship orders. According to Clarksons data, shipbuilding groups received a total of 313 new orders, with a capacity of 8,394,912 CGT. This…

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó Péter to “N”: Why Budapest opted for closer ties with Trump

Some consider Hungary the “black sheep” of the European Union, as it often exercises a veto on crucial decisions, while defending its national interests. Although a member of the EU…