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Friday, 05 December 2025

ELSTAT: Greek economy grows 2% in third quarter

Greece recorded growth rates of 2% in the third quarter of this year, compared to the corresponding quarter last year, while between the third quarter and the second quarter of…

Alpha Bulkers expands into containerships with 11 orders

Alpha Bulkers, the shipping group of Anna Angelicoussis, is making a dynamic opening in the containership market. The dry cargo arm of the group, which is also active in tankers…

Kikilias meets Bodskov; focus on decarbonization

The decarbonization of European shipping and the need to ensure its international competitiveness were discussed at the meeting between the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, and…

Out-of-Court Mechanism: Regulations increased by 23% on an annual basis in November

The out-of-court mechanism set a new historical record for the second consecutive month, increasing successful arrangements by almost 23% compared to the same month last year. The latest available data…

The port of Thessaloniki launches record investment

The Thessaloniki Port Authority continues to strengthen its role as a leading transit hub in Southeast Europe, leveraging its expertise in project cargo management and proceeding with the implementation of…

TUV NORD Hellas: Expanding into technology, energy and sustainability

TUV NORD Hellas – a member of the international certification group TUV NORD – claims leadership in the certification of Data Centers in the Greek market through its new development…

ATHEX’s success story in London – Greece on the radar of major international portfolios

Most investment groups from Europe and the US showed particular interest in developments in the banking and energy sectors, with relevant discussions dominating the panels. The Athens Stock Exchange in…

Greek households’ real income significantly lower than in 2009

Greek households’ real income is significantly lower than it used to be in 2009, with Greece being the only country among those affected by the debt crisis that has not…

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Greece welcomes new Multilateral Competent Authorities Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Readily Available Information on Ιmmovable Property

Greece is among the countries that welcome the new Multilateral Competent Authorities Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Readily Available Information on Ιmmovable Property (IPI MCAA) between tax authorities, which…

US Embassy delegation visits the Port of Heraklion

A delegation from the Economic Section of the United States Embassy in Athens, led by Brian Timm-Brock (General Secretary, Economic Section) and Timothy Haynes (Deputy Economic Advisor), visited the Port…

Psaltis (Alpha Bank): Investing in new technologies is a strategic priority

Over 98% of customer transactions are not carried out in stores, while 30% of new retail sales are made digitally, Alpha Bank CEO Vasilis Psaltis, said, among others, during the…

Hatzidakis: The government to announce measures on reducing energy cost in industries

The Environment and Energy Ministry is expected to announce measures on reducing energy costs in industry, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said at an event organized by the Federation of…

PPA participates in 8th Compliance Conference

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), chaired by Han Chao, participated in the 8th Compliance Conference, organized by the Association of Compliance Officers in Greece and Nomiki Bibliothiki at the Athens…

TEPIX III Loan Fund: Additional financing of 240 million euros to SMEs

Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanassis. signed a decision to increase the resources of  Entrepreneurship Fund Loan Fund III (EPIL III) by 100 million euros. The Fund…

Nikolakopoulos: New name and distinctive title for Bally’s Intralot; stronger consolidated corporate structure

Intralot is proceeding with the change of its name and distinctive title, as well as the amendment of Article 1 of its Articles of Association, in accordance with the agenda…

Greek shipowners choose modern second-hand ships

Greek shipowners used the opportunities offered by the second-hand market to renew their bulk carrier fleets in 2025. The limited availability of berths in Asian shipyards, the high cost of…

AADE: Unpaid taxes of 7.26 billion euros in January-October

Unpaid taxes amounted to 7.26 billion euros in January-October 2025  according to data from the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE). In October, new tax debts amounted to 785 million euros.…

Lamda Development: Revenue of 2.2 billion euros from The Ellinikon so far

The Ellinikon project has secured a total of 2.2 billion euros in revenue so far, according to data released by Lamda Development. The largest part of the revenue, namely 1.77…

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Israeli Ambassador to “N”: The Greek initiative for the “5X5” scheme in the Eastern Mediterranean is very positive

Israel and Greece have forged a strategic partnership and seek a stable Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, the Israeli ambassador to Athens, Noam Katz, said in an interview with “Naftemporiki”…

Xenokostas: Greek shipbuilding is ready to support the green renewal of the coastal shipping fleet

“The Greek shipbuilding industry currently has the required capacity, know-how and operational readiness to support a national strategy for the renewal of the coastal shipping fleet, in the context of…

Alpha Bank opens dialogue on AI by bringing the Greek fintech ecosystem under one roof

A celebration of Artificial Intelligence and innovation that included discussions, competitions and moving robots was organized by Alpha Bank at the Onassis Foundation’s House of Letters and Fine Arts. Representatives…

Greece receives green light for early loan repayment of 5.29 bln euros

The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) gave the go-ahead to Greece’s early repayment of loans worth 5.29 billion euros. According to the statement, the…

Megalou: The vision of Piraeus and the financial services of the future

Piraeus Bank’s strategy for combining digital transformation and sustainability – emphasizing that they are “two sides of the same coin” – was presented by the Group’s CEO, Christos Megalou, speaking…

IRIS Payments: Historic high for direct payments – Value estimated at 11 billion euros

The number of transactions via IRIS is expected to reach 120 million euros by 2025, while their value is seen reaching 11 billion euros, signaling a historic high, following the…

The three key drivers that make Greek listed companies appealing to foreign investors

The top 41 Greek listed companies of high and mid-cap capitalization presented their investment plans in more than 80 of the world’s leading investment funds that manage funds of over…

Mixed signals from electrical and electronics market on Black Friday

Sales of electrical products and electronics sent mixed signals during this year’s Black Friday. Organized chains had an advantage over smaller stores and cooperatives in the sector. The differentiations between…

GSL’s fleet exceeds 400 thousand TEUs

Global Ship Lease’s fleet has surpassed 400,000 TEUs after the addition of three containerships, with a total carrying capacity of 24,000 TEUs. Following these new additions, GSL’s fleet will consist…

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Union of Greek Shipowners praises Greece’s performance at IMO

The Union of Greek Shipowners, whose president is Melina Travlou, congratulated the country on its ceremonial re-election to Category A of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), emphasizing…

SAFE Mechanism: Greece’s National Investment Plan totals 2.8 billion euros

Greece submitted its binding proposal for its participation in the SAFE mechanism based on the needs of the Greek Armed Forces (National Investment Plan) amounting to 2.8 billion euros, in…

Tzannetakis (Motor Oil): Balanced transformation plan

The energy issue remains unchanged. What has changed is the prioritization of the three variables that compose it. Energy security now comes first, followed by affordability and then sustainability, a…