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Monday, 13 July 2026

Angelicoussis Group adds third dual-fuel Suezmax tanker to fleet

Maran Tankers Management, part of the Angelicoussis Group led by Maria Angelicoussis, has taken delivery of the MARAN MENELAUS, the third in a series of eight dual-fuel Suezmax tankers. The…

Propeller Club of Piraeus president stresses importance of international cooperation

The importance of international cooperation and investment in the next generation of talent was highlighted by Danae Bezantakou, president of the Propeller Club of Piraeus, during her participation as a…

ElvalHalcor: Shaping the metals of the future, creating value

With an 85-year industrial track record, revenue of 3.6 billion euros in 2025 and exports to more than 90 countries, ElvalHalcor ranks among Europe’s leading aluminium and copper producers. It…

Motor Oil’s Vardinogiannis, Aktor’s Exarchou deepen partnership

Two of Greece’s most prominent business leaders, whose managerial credentials are widely acknowledged, appear to be aligning their strategic interests and joining forces across a number of key sectors. The…

EU urges Greece to simplify tax system, expand affordable housing

Although the digitalisation of Greece’s tax administration has helped reduce tax evasion, further modernisation and simplification of the tax system, a reduction in tax expenditures and stronger customs controls are…

Friday, 10 July 2026

Greece joins EIB initiative to boost European tech firms

The European Investment Bank (EIB), in cooperation with all 27 EU member states, institutional investors and fund managers, is launching the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI…

ElvalHalcor’s revised 2026-2030 investment plan gathers pace

ElvalHalcor’s revised 2026-2030 investment plan is advancing at a rapid pace. According to the company’s presentation, cumulative capital expenditure (property, plant and equipment investments, including expansion projects, maintenance, production process…

Ellinikon: Lamda’s Sports Park opens its doors

The first phase of The Ellinikon Sports Park will open to the public on July 20, marking the start of operations of the sports facilities within the landmark redevelopment project…

Seanergy Maritime raises 100 million through Euronext Athens bond offering to fund fleet expansion

Seanergy Maritime raised 100 million through Euronext Athens bond offering to fund fleet expansion Proceeds raised from the successful completion of Seanergy Maritime Holdings bond offering on Euronext Athens are…

Aktor to acquire 50% stake in Motor Oil’s Dioriga Gas LNG project

Motor Oil and Aktor groups announced a preliminary agreement for Aktor to acquire a 50% stake in Dioriga Gas. The transaction concerns the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) project…

IPTO CEO says electrification of economy is in Greece’s national interest

Greece has effectively achieved its 2030 renewable energy target, with installed renewable energy capacity already reaching 19 GW, while a further 13 GW of projects have secured grid connection terms…

Greek shipowners expand containership investment

Strong demand and profitability continue to support containerships with capacities between 1,000 and 10,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), while the short-term outlook for the sector also remains positive. The vessels…

Speculation over a major deal in Greece’s banking sector and elections in autumn

Expectations of a new round of consolidation in Greece’s banking sector have intensified in the stock market over the last weeks. Although they cannot be confirmed by official sources, it…

METLEN and Tsakos Group formalise partnership to develop one of Greece’s largest hybrid renewable energy projects

METLEN and Tsakos Group formalised the launch of their partnership through METLEN’s entry into an existing Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Tsakos Group. This development marks the next step in…

Greece’s first skyscraper reaches full height at 200 metres

One year ahead of the planned handover of its first residences, the Riviera Tower at the Ellinikon has reached its full height of 200 metres, marking a major construction milestone…

Thursday, 09 July 2026

Radical changes underway in Greece’s gambling market

Radical changes are underway in Greece’s gambling market, driven mainly by intensifying competition and technological developments that are providing significant momentum to the sector, particularly online gaming and operators. Industry…

Kyklades Maritime takes delivery of new Suezmax tanker Nissos Vous

Kyklades Maritime Corporation, controlled by the Alafouzos family and headed by Giannis Alafouzos, announced the successful delivery of the newly built Suezmax tanker Nissos Vous. The vessel was delivered at…

Neptune Lines’ new car carrier Neptune Pireas arrives at Port of Piraeus

Neptune Lines, a member of Neptune Group, announced the arrival of the Neptune Pireas at the Port of Piraeus, marking a major milestone for the newly built vessel and a…

Greece unlocks 6.25 bln euros for private investment projects

Investment funding totalling 6.25 billion euros is currently available, or will become available by the end of July, to support investment projects in Greece, with the largest share targeted at…

ICS: Shipping resilience in focus

The vital role of shipping in connecting countries, supporting economic growth and sustaining billions of people worldwide was highlighted by Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping…

Greek shipowners ramp up bulk carrier newbuilding orders

Greek shipowners are stepping up investment in dry bulk carriers, following their dominance in the tanker market, where they control 26% of global fleet capacity and 28% of vessels on…

Greece’s LNG reliance deepens, pushing up gas supply costs

Greece’s reliance on LNG deepened in the first half of 2026, increasing its exposure to volatility in global gas markets, as liquefied natural gas accounted for 64.2% of net gas…

Shipping: Emissions revenues not invested in “green” transition

A new study by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has, for the first time, quantified the revenues that shipping contributes to the national budgets of European Union member states…

METLEN gets ISO certification for conflict of interest management standard

METLEN announced on Wednesday that it has further strengthened its compliance and corporate governance framework by obtaining verification of compliance with the international ISO 37009:2025 standard (Conflict of Interest in…

Seanergy raises 100 mln euros in Athens bond debut

Seanergy Maritime Holdings raised 100 million euros through its bond issue on Euronext Athens as the offering was more than twice subscribed, underwriters said on Tuesday. The Nasdaq-listed dry bulk…

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Foreship unveils RoRo ferry concept tailored to Greek ferry market

Foreship, part of the RINA Group, has developed a new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferry design concept tailored to the operational and commercial requirements of the Greek ferry market. The concept focuses…

Q&R acquires majority stake in Poland’s E-XIM IT to expand regional footprint

Greek IT company Quality & Reliability S.A. (Q&R) has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in E-XIM IT S.A., a company listed on NewConnect, the alternative market of the Warsaw…

Corfu Port Authority inaugurates new Paxos passenger terminal

Corfu Port Authority S.A. inaugurated the new passenger terminal at the port of Gaios on Paxos island, a project aimed at upgrading its port infrastructure and improving connectivity, transport safety…

Metron launches new 3.0-million-euro investment programme

Metron, one of Europe’s most modern and highly automated elevator manufacturers, is launching a new 3.0-million-euro investment programme for the 2026-2028 period, further expanding its production capabilities at its manufacturing…

Strong foreign interest in the Greek stock market as developed-market upgrade draws closer

Foreign investors have stepped up their exposure to the Greek stock market over the last months, helping drive equities to multi-year highs in prices, market capitalisation and trading volumes, while…