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Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Piraeus welcomes “Carnival Miracle”

A plaque exchange ceremony was held with the officers of the Carnival Cruise Line’s luxury cruise ship “Carnival Miracle” by executives of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (photo by CEO Mr.…

Guidelines for oil transshipment

The new edition of the guidelines (CDI/ICS/OCIMF/SIGTTO Transfer Guidelines 2025) aims to be a “safety umbrella” for Ship-to-Ship Transfer (STS) operations, i.e. the transfer of oil from one tanker to…

Northern Greece is turning into an innovation hub

Northern Greece aspires to play a leading role in the field of innovation, with a series of Technology Parks, Innovation Zones and related bodies that are now entering the implementation…

Hatzidakis: Interventions to limit the cost of everyday life support trade

“The government supports small and medium-sized businesses with substantive policies,” emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, speaking at the anniversary event organized by the Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship…

Nikolopoulos (HellasFin) on NaftemporikiTV: The Greek stock market is perhaps the cheapest in Europe

“The Greek stock market is perhaps the cheapest in Europe,” emphasized HellasFin’s Chief Investment Officer, Alexandros Nikolopoulos, speaking on Naftemporiki TV. “A rise, to be healthy and sustainable, must also…

Leaders of the Greek Economy: Naftemporiki honors the leaders of Greek entrepreneurship

Counting over a century of continuous presence in economic and business information, Naftemporiki is launching an innovative project: “Leaders of the Greek Economy: Naftemporiki – a bridge of leaders in…

Dry cargo market prospects

A strategic approach to the future of the dry bulk market was presented by the president and CEO of DryDel Shipping, Costas Delaportas, speaking at the Capital Link conference in…

Olympic Brewery: Further strengthening in the domestic market

Olympic Brewery, a subsidiary of the Carlsberg group, recorded growth rates in 2024, and it looks forward to maintaining a similar trajectory in 2025, despite the apparent slowdown recorded in…

Xenokostas: Greece returns to the global shipbuilding map

ONEX has become a benchmark for the new era of Greek shipbuilding. With Syros and Elefsis at its core, the company’s investments are directly linked to energy security, shipping, defense…

The role of Artificial Intelligence in shipping

Sea Traders S.A., owned by Ioanna Prokopiou, has embraced artificial intelligence, with the company’s HSSQE Manager and Chief Security Officer Capt. Nestor Grigoropoulos participating as a speaker in a special…

Monday, 22 September 2025

A combined framework to support coastal shipping is necessary

Coastal shipping companies are calling for a new support framework, since, after May 2026, when the 50% reduction in port fees expires, the pressures of increased operating costs will lead…

PMI’s strong footprint in Greece in exports

The management of Philip Morris International called on European leaders to contribute to the appropriate regulatory framework to attract investment during the presentation of a study on the economic footprint…

Concerns over the “roadmap” for decarbonizing shipping

Serious concerns about the “roadmap” for decarbonizing shipping – Net-Zero Framework (NZF) – which is expected to be put forward for adoption in mid-October at the International Maritime Organization, are…

INTRALOT secures 660 million of new long-term debt financing for the acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive business

INTRALOT, following the announcement dated 21 July 2025 regarding the signing of the definitive transaction agreement with Bally’s Corporation for the acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive business, announced to the…

Exporters’ Association: Greeks need to strengthen cooperation

Greece’s export performance (percentage of exports to GDP) has tripled compared to the years of the fiscal crisis, with food exports recording an increase centered on Central Macedonia, while the…

Manousakis (IPTO): Pan-European cooperation and institutional incentives for a timely and safe energy transition

The need for institutional dialogue between governments, operators and regulators in order to outline the strategy regarding the next steps towards the development of electricity networks was highlighted by the…

Shortsea shipping: How it will be strengthened and “greened”

Greece’s short sea shipping sector is facing major challenges, due to the reduction and aging of the fleet and the new EU environmental requirements. These conditions bring to the fore…

Loans serviced by CSFs reach 79.7 billion euros in Q2 2025

The market for non-performing loans serviced by Credit Servicing Firms (CSFs) is expanding, but at a slower pace than in the previous quarter. More specifically, non-performing loans increased by 1.6…

Data centers: The “roadmap” that will determine whether Greece becomes a digital hub

The preparation of the study that is expected to constitute the “roadmap” for the installation of data centers in Greece is in the final stretch. According to competent sources who…

Cruise industry: Commitment to sustainable development

At Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, the Strategic Alliance of European Cruise Port Associations renewed its partnership, with the participation of the President of MedCruise and the Port Authority…

Friday, 19 September 2025

OTE signs binding agreements to sell Telekom Romania at 70 million euros

OTE Telecoms announced that it has signed binding agreements to sell its 100% stake in Telekom Romania Mobile Communications (TKRM) to Vodafone Romania S.A. and Digi Romania S.A. Based on…

Cenergy Holdings builds factory in the US

Construction of Cenergy Holdings’ cable factory in Maryland, USA, continues, despite the reduction in CAPEX during the first half of 2025, which was cyclical, as the company’s management emphasized during…

Lamda Development: Significant support from real estate investments

The contribution of the residential real estate sector to Lamda Development’s revenues from Ellinikon is constantly increasing, given the general course of the market. The company plans to launch additional…

Kimberly Guilfoyle is the next US Ambassador to Greece – ” It is the honor of my life”

The US Senate confirmed the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece, the US Embassy in Athens said in a statement. “I am profoundly grateful to President Trump…

Robin Energy strengthens its fleet

Robin Energy Ltd., owned by Petros Panagiotidis, announced the acquisition of the LPG Carrier “Dream Terrax” (with a capacity of 5,000 cbm and built in 2020), from Toro Corp., for…

Saunatsos (Civil Aviation) to “N”: 313-million-euro projects; airspace security to be upgraded

Amid increasing geopolitical tensions, threats and cybersecurity risks, maintaining airspace security is a priority for the Civil Aviation Authority. According to data, Greece’s air connections with the rest of the…

Total proceeds from property sales for the Ellinikon project reach 1.4 billion euros

Total proceeds from property sales for the Ellinikon project reached 1.4 billion euros from its launch until 25.08.2025, according to data released by Lamda Development. Based on the data, 93%…

Tsakos welcomes President Trump’s proposal to end quarterly earnings report

President Donald Trump’s proposal to reduce the frequency that US-listed companies report financial information was welcomed by Tsakos Energy Navigation CEO Dr. Nikos Tsakos. The US president advocated that companies…

Port of Volos at the center of international cruise companies

The emergence of the port of Volos as a cruise hub for Thessaly and the Sporades was the focus of a familiarization trip (fam trip) organized by the Volos Port…

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Kikilias: The US produces LNG and Greece can transport it around the world

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, held a series of high-level meetings with US government officials and members of Congress during the first day of his visit…