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Thursday, 23 January 2025

Ktenas-“The Greeks”: Shipping has always been Greece’s steadfast supporter

“We are doing our bit to the titanic effort of Greek shipping to be close to Greek society,” the general manager of “Naftemporiki”, Spyros Ktenas, said during his greeting at…

A period of significant potential in economic ties between Greece and Israel

“This is a time of great opportunities. Israel and Greece can do many things together in all sectors,”  Israeli top officials in industry, exports, investments, energy and trade, who visited…

Competition Commission gives green light to Motor Oil-Helector deal

The Competition Commission approved the acquisition of Helector by Manetial, a 100% subsidiary of Motor Oil. After taking into account the report of the competent Rapporteur, the Plenary Session of…

Israel’s Embassy hosted a high-level trade delegation from Israel

The Embassy of Israel in Greece and Ambassador Noam Katz hosted in Athens a high-level trade delegation from Israel, which included representatives from various economic institutions. Among them were the…

The future of Greek shipping in the spotlight

The president of the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association (HSA) Melina Travlou underlined the excellent cooperation between the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association and the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, emphasizing that both bodies serve…

Höttges (Telekom): Greece is now ahead of Germany in digitalization

The CEO of the Telekom Group, Timotheus Höttges, was welcomed at the Maximos Mansion by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed about OTE’s 3.0-billion-euro …

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Stournaras to “N”: How will Europe protect itself against Trump?

Europe can shield itself against the effects of US President Donald Trump’s policies by unifying policies and institutions, Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras said in an interview with…

HSGME and METLEN collaboration in the research of critical raw materials

METLEN Energy & Metals (METLEN) has started a strategic partnership with the Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration (HSGME) to enhance the supply security of the historic Aluminium of…

BOX NOW: New investments in Greece and Cyprus-Network expansion into 10 islands in H1

BOX NOW, a subsidiary of Emma Capital Group, continues to develop rapidly. More specifically, the company is launching new investments in Greece and Cyprus with the aim of developing the…

Europe’s first XR Bridge Simulator on Chios island

Capital Group and FORCE Technology have announced their partnership in creating the first Extended Reality (XR) Full Mission Bridge Simulator in Europe. This groundbreaking initiative represents a significant step forward…

Nova’s parent company, United, enters renewable energy production with a 120-million-euro investment in Bulgaria

Nova’s parent company, United Group, has entered the renewable energy sector with an initial investment of 120 million euros in Bulgaria. Specifically, United Group’s investment in Bulgaria includes three photovoltaic…

Professor Zelilidis to “N”: Why Chevron set its sights on the ‘southern Peloponnese’

Chevron has been in Greece for a year and a half, evaluating the situation, but it was waiting for details to decide whether it would proceed with the hydrocarbon exploration,…

Stylianidis highlights ONEX Group’s contribution to the economy

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianidis, and Deputy Minister, Stefanos Gikas paid a visit to the ONEX Shipyards. During the visit, Stylianidis emphasized the positive impact of…

Tourism: Arrivals broke the 35-million barrier in January-November 2024

A total of 35.069 million foreign tourists visited Greece in January-November 2024, boosting tourism revenues to 21.27 billion euros, according to data announced by the Bank of Greece (BoG). More…

Ecofin gives green light to Greece’s modified Recovery Plan

National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis participated in the recent Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings in Brussels. During the ECOFIN meeting, the ministers approved the revised National Plans submitted by…

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Christina Sakellaridis: The challenges for Greek exports

By Christina Sakellaridis, Honorary President of the Panhellenic Exporters Association Greek exports appear to be trending downward. However, a closer look and analysis shows that they are maintaining their momentum.…

The impact of Trump’s new energy policy on Europe

Oil and natural gas prices are falling after the new President of the United States Donald Trump initiated an increase in the extraction of shale hydrocarbons in the US. The…

ELSTAT: Public debt at 370.86 billion euros in Q3

Greece’s public debt stood at 370.865 billion euros in the third quarter of 2024, from 371.483 billion euros in the third quarter of 2023, according to data by the Hellenic…

Lamda Development: Old airport materials are building a “green” future 

The historical past is being transformed into a greener future through the urban regeneration of Elliniko, Lamda Development underlined. Through the reuse of materials, a city with a foundation of…

IPTO requests binding offers for submarine cables in the Dodecanese-NE Aegean

The final phase of the international tender of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) begins, aiming at the signing of a framework agreement for the submarine cable projects of the…

Chevron at the dawn of the “drill baby drill” era – What the US giant sees in Greek seas

A new chapter in the domestic hydrocarbon research and development program opens with Chevron’s decision to search for new natural gas deposits in the Greek seas, highlighting Greece’s role on…

Stylianidis: Seeking EU funding up to 400 million euros

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianidis, met with the Mayor of Syros-Ermoupolis, Alexis Athanasiou. The meeting was focused on claiming and securing European funding, with the aim…

Franman-ThreatScene join forces to strengthen cybersecurity in shipping

Franman, a provider of products and services to the maritime industry, and cybersecurity company ThreatScene have announced their strategic partnership to enhance cybersecurity measures in the maritime sector. As part…

Sunlight Group acquires 51% of Lehmann Marine GmbH

Sunlight Group, a member of the Olympia Group and a technology company, has signed an agreement to acquire 51% of Lehmann Marine GmbH, a member of Höpen GmbH. According to…

Hydrocarbon exploration: Chevron’s interest, next steps and reserve estimates

The US company Chevron has expressed interest in hydrocarbon exploration in a marine area of 11,000 square kilometers south-southwest of the Peloponnese. The company has purchased all the data resulting…

Monday, 20 January 2025

Metlen’s new investments in the metals sector

Metlen Group is preparing for new strategic moves in the sector of critical raw materials, seeking a leading role on behalf of Europe and Greece. According to sources, the group…

Tsakos Group is the largest duel fuel ship operator in the world

The Tsakos Group has become the largest shipping company with dual fuel ships and has launched a green investment program worth 2 billion dollars. As Dr. Nikos Tsakos revealed “with…

Chevron: Interest in hydrocarbon exploration in Greece

US company Chevron, the world’s second largest private company active in the hydrocarbon sector, has expressed interest in research in the marine area southwest of the Peloponnese and west of…

Shiamishis: The person who rewards shareholders – From Petrola to ELPE and … Helleniq Energy

Andreas Shiamishis is preparing to complete a “full” six-year term as CEO of Helleniq Energy, who is expected to reward the shareholders of the listed company once again these days,…

Georgoudis S.A. – Parthenon collaborates withSpanish group Aceitunas Guadalquivir

The Spanish group Aceitunas Guadalquivir (AG) Olives Group has entered the share capital of Parthenon, the oldest branded table olive company in Greece. According to “N” sources, the Spanish company…