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Thursday, 24 April 2025

EcoLog participates in liquefied hydrogen project

The world’s first liquefied hydrogen corridor is about to be built, with the collaboration of Oman, the Netherlands, Germany and Peter Livanos-controlled EcoLog. Specifically, a joint development agreement (JDA) has…

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

PCCI: 9 trends in the European food retail market by 2030

EU-27 food retail sales continue to grow, despite various economic challenges and a period of mixed emotions for Europeans due to US tariffs, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

METLEN and Glenfarne sign deal for solar and battery energy storage systems in Chile

METLEN Energy & Metals S.A. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Glenfarne Asset Company, LLC, announced that they have entered into an agreement for Glenfarne to acquire a portfolio of…

Electricity tariffs: Room for reductions in May

Greece’s wholesale electricity market continues to de-escalate this month, pointing to a further reduction in the charges of “green” tariffs for the next month, which are expected to be announced…

Kikilias to PNO: We will cooperate with honesty and sincerity for the benefit of seafarers

Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias had a working meeting with the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) “in a very good climate”, according to the ministry. The Secretary General…

Kokkalis’ new project in the final stretch

It seems that the new and ambitious project of Sokratis Kokkalis is in the final stretch, as he is preparing to implement the promising venture of Europa Holdings in the…

Chambers Union: Higher-than-expected surplus must reach the society

The Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce (UHCC) pointed out in a statement that the better economic performance and higher revenues mainly from taxes should reach the society and Greek…

Higher container traffic in Piraeus port

Container traffic at Terminals 2 and 3 at the Port of Piraeus’s Container Terminal (PCT) is showing an upward trend, despite the fact that the ongoing crisis in the Red…

Macedonia Thrace Brewery: Strong financial results and new investments

Macedonia Thrace Brewery S.A., the only 100% large Greek brewery, is reporting consistently positive financial results for 2024. Despite the challenges of the global market, the company recorded an increase…

Marinas: D-Marin expands its superyacht network

Responding to the ever-increasing global demand for superyacht berthing, D-Marin now offers over 1,000 dedicated superyacht resources across its network of premium marinas, making it the largest provider of superyacht…

PPC invests in clean energy for sustainable development

PPC Group participates once again in World Earth Day this year, committed to its environmental targets to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of its strategic plan, it is investing…

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

ELSTAT: Substantial primary surplus of 4.8%

The 2024 primary surplus exceeded even the most optimistic forecasts. According to data announced by the Hellenic Statistical Authority and Eurostat, a primary surplus of 4.8% of GDP or 11.4…

Kikilias to “N”: Our goal is to keep ticket prices down

Containing ferry ticket prices, and even reducing them, is a key objective of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Minister Vasilis Kikilias said in an interview with Naftemporiki.…

Stock Exchange: Athens’ new “weapon” against international uncertainty

The Athens Stock Exchange is back in action on Tuesday, with investors “returning” to harsh reality, leaving behind the four-day Easter holidays. The Greek market, once again, is in the…

Stock Market-Listed Companies: How the recent decline has “refreshed” the P/E

The Athens Stock Exchange may now be several points away from the multi-year highs of March (1,746 points), but the recent decline has once again “refreshed” the attractiveness of valuations.…

Hatzidakis: Emphasis on reducing direct taxes

“This government has taken significant steps forward over the past five years. We will safeguard these steps and, following the same path of seriousness and national responsibility, we will achieve…

Intralot extends contract with New Hampshire Lottery through 2033

INTRALOT S.A. is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary INTRALOT, Inc. has extended its gaming systems contract with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission for an additional seven years, ensuring…

Kikilias: The port of Piraeus reinforced with 50 officers

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, asked for the reinforcement of the port of Piraeus with 50 additional Port Guard officers, as well as the return to…

Viohalco’s footprint in the Greek economy is strong

Viohalco celebrated its 100 years of presence in the market at its first facilities, at 252 Pireos Street, in Tavros, aiming to honor the history of the Group and all…

Siemens harnesses artificial intelligence and becomes a leading force in technology

Vasilis Hatzikos, CEO of Siemens Greece, spoke about Siemens’ transformation into a technology leader thanks to its strong culture of innovation and the use of technological tools at the Delphi…

Friday, 18 April 2025

The three Gallows

The solemn and sacred evening of Holy Friday offers me the opportunity to reflect upon the book Night by the Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel — a painful autobiographical account of…

Friday, 11 April 2025

Costamare to proceed with bulk activities spin off

NYSE-listed Costamare Inc insists on its original decision to spin off its dry bulk business, Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd, into a separate company. During the online “Investor Day,” hosted by…

Eldorado Gold: Interest in new mining activities in Greece

Eldorado Gold is interested in new mining activities in Greece, according to the Group’s Chairman and CEO, George Burns. Speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum X, taking place in Delphi…

Palios: Greek shipping will reach 25% of the global fleet

Greek shipping will soon increase its share of the global fleet from 21% to 25%, the chairman of the board of directors of Diana Shipping Inc, Simeon Palios, stated. In…

Mardas to “N”: Golden opportunities for profits during the 90-day period when the new tariffs are suspended

“Golden opportunities for profits” during the 90-day period when there is a suspension of the new Trump tariffs, stressed Dimitris Mardas, Professor of Economics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,…

Avramar deal is gradually regaining momentum

The case of the sale of the Avramar group to Aqua Bridge seems to be unfreezing slowly after significant delays. Avramar’s financial statement for the fiscal year 2023 were published…

Aktor Group: Negotiations for the acquisition of Aktor Concessions progressing

Negotiations for the acquisition of Aktor Concessions by the Aktor Group are progressing smoothly, with competent sources indicating that the final offer will be submitted towards the end of the…

Laskaridis: Turmoil in shipping from Trump tariffs will not be generalized

Panos Laskaridis, CEO of Lavinia Corporation & Laskaridis Shipping Company Ltd, spoke about international developments and the challenges facing the shipping sector, during the Delphi Economic Forum X, which takes…

Liagos (Ports Association): Support for the ministry’s amendment to reduce port fees

The President of the Hellenic Ports Association, Athanasios Liagos, expressed his support for the amendment of the Minister of Maritime Affairs, which reduces port fees for passengers, private vehicles and…

Karakostas: PPA shows record performance in 2024

“The exceptional financial results of 2024 with record performance for another year and top global rankings show the great potential of the port,” said Angelos Karakostas, Deputy CEO of the…