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Thursday, 08 January 2026

US, Russia and South Korea chart Northern Sea Route corridors

Against the backdrop of Western sanctions and the reorientation of its trade flows towards Asia, Russia is systematically investing in the Northern Sea Route, which Vladimir Putin has made a…

Tanker: Venezuela developments do not alter the balance

Venezuela has one of the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world. However, reserves are not a variable for shipping demand. Demand for tankers responds to the barrels produced,…

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Bulk Carriers: Signals pointing to 2026 prospects

The bulk carrier market enters 2026 with a combination of unexpected momentum and cautious optimism, in a period traditionally characterized by seasonal weakness. Increased raw material flows, bauxite momentum and…

Banks: Strengthening of deposits and their prospects

Private sector deposits increased by 8.9 billion euros in November 2025 compared to the corresponding month in 2024, creating the right conditions for the total annual increase to approach 10…

Castor Maritime: Sale and leaseback agreement for the M/V Magic Perseus

Castor Maritime Inc. announced the signing of a sale and leaseback agreement for the cargo ship M/V Magic Perseus, a Kamsarmax type, built in 2013, with a Japanese counterparty. The…

Athens Stock Exchange: Global climate is Athens’ ally – All eyes on OPAP

The Athens Stock Exchange is expected to remain at 16-year highs on Wednesday, with investors returning to… action after the Epiphany holiday. Having already approached 2,150 points and measuring a…

GasLog: First approach of Woodside Jirrubakura to Pluto LNG

The LNG carrier Woodside Jirrubakura has completed its first port call at Pluto LNG Facility in northwestern Australia, marking another milestone in Peter Livanou’s GasLog strategy to provide reliable liquefied…

Softweb acquires 51% of Alphabit Cybersecurity’s shares

Softweb Adaptive I.T. Solutions has reached an agreement to acquire 51% of the shares of Alphabit Cybersecurity, a dynamically developing company in the cybersecurity sector, which provides specialized digital infrastructure,…

Tracking Technology: How it affects critical areas of defense and political life

The rapid technological evolution of UAV-based warfare leads to new requirements for the conduct and control of military operations, but at the same time it prescribes the massive use of…

UniCredit increases its direct stake and voting rights in Alpha Bank to 29.8%

UniCredit’s final stake in Alpha Bank stands at 29.8% after receiving the necessary approvals, according to a statement. More specifically, Unicredit stated: “Having received all necessary legal and regulatory approvals…

Monday, 05 January 2026

Shipping: The cost of CO2 emissions spikes

Shipping in Europe will face another heavy and absolutely measurable cost from the beginning of 2026, as the EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) enters a significantly stricter implementation phase, turning…

ICS: Grimaldi congratulates Koskinen and Veniamis

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose President is Emanuele Grimaldi, has officially congratulated Mikki Koskinen and Nikos Veniamis on taking up the positions of President and Vice-President, respectively, of…

Shipping: The ‘shadow fleet’ establishes a permanent presence

The so-called “shadow fleet” of global shipping is not a temporary phenomenon that will disappear with a possible peace in Ukraine. On the contrary, according to analysts and market data,…

From the Recovery Fund to the Medium-Term nightmare

Everything indicates that 2026 will mark the end of a sluggish growth period that began in 2021 and continued for the last three years with an annual growth rate of…

Costamare announces distribution of cash dividends

Costamare Inc., owned by Kostis Konstantakopoulos, announced the distribution of cash dividends for its preferred and common shares. Specifically, the Board of Directors approved a dividend of 0.48 dollars per…

TOP Ships Inc.: Mega yacht transfer agreement

TOP Ships Inc., owned by Evangelos Pistiolis, has entered into an agreement for the transfer of a mega yacht under construction, announcing the sale of a special purpose vehicle to…

Karelia Tobacco Industry: Improving the efficiency of production lines – Investments of over 8.5 million euros

The Greek tobacco industry Karelia has high expectations for 2026. As the CEO of the company, Andreas G. Karelias, emphasized in his New Year’s message to the company’s employees, “in…

Qualco Group: Series of acquisitions and strategic plan for organic and inorganic growth

The Qualco group is proceeding with moves that are part of the implementation of its strategic plan, which was presented during its listing on the Athens Stock Exchange and sets…

Energy and geopolitics: Greece’s upgraded role

The critical geopolitical dimension of energy was reflected in the developments that occurred in 2025, with Greece occupying a better position on the European energy map in the first year…

Friday, 02 January 2026

Greece’s unemployment falls to 8.2% in November

Greece’s unemployment fell to 8.2% in November, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).More specifically, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 8.2% in November 2025, compared to the…

Greece’s manufacturing sector expands driven by a solid rise in new orders

The Greek manufacturing sector improved further in December as new sales rose at a sharper pace. According to the latest S&P Global PMI data, overall growth in the goods-producing sector…

Deposits poised for growth in 2026: the key drivers

Τhe implementation of tax relief and income support measures that come into effect from January 2026, as well as the growth rates of private deposits in 2025 provide encouraging signs…

Athens stock market steps into 2026 with cautious optimism

The Athens Stock Exchange is preparing to take a “step” into 2026, with investors maintaining their optimism and looking forward to a continuation of the bull market, which has offered…

2026: From takeoff to freefall – 5 scenarios for the markets when everyone is betting on a rally

History shows that big shocks rarely come when fear prevails. They come when doubt has all but disappeared. Ushering into 2026, the picture is almost unanimous: Wall Street, major investment…

AADE ushers in a new era, driven by artificial intelligence

The Independent Public Revenue Authority moved forward to the digital era in 2025, incorporating artificial intelligence into its strategic plan for the period 2025-2029. The main goal is to combat…

2025 is expected to be another landmark year for the Greek aviation market

2025 is expected to be another landmark year for the Greek aviation market, with Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” a key factor in the country’s rise, as almost all major…

Greek coastal shipping is undergoing a profound transformation

Greek coastal shipping is in a phase of profound transformation, aiming to ensure reliable island connectivity and promote the green transition in terms of competitiveness, the CEO of the Attica…

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Greek orderbook exceeds 700 ships

The Greek orderbook is expected to exceed in 2025 the 700-ship mark for the first time in a long time as it has 727 units under construction, confirming its leading…

Qualco Group announces full acquisition of D.D. SYNERGY

Qualco announced the full acquisition of the share capital of D.D. SYNERGY S.A. following the purchase of the remaining minority stake of 49.9%, for 3.5 million euros. D.D. SYNERGY, which…

Egnatia Odos to GEK TERNA for 1.275 billion euros

GEK TERNA S.A. announced that its subsidiary, NEA EGNATIA ODOS S.A., has completed the financial closure of the transaction and paid the lump sum consideration of 1.275 billion euros, within…