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Monday, 25 May 2026

Daedalus supercomputer to be operational in the fall

The first project aimed at Greece’s productive forces, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing them with the necessary computing resources for Artificial Intelligence applications, is…

HSSA – IBIA: Alliance for Marine Fuels

Cooperation between the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA) and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is being further strengthened through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Memorandum…

Skroutz Hub: Investment for the largest direct-to-consumer 3PL hub in Greece

The development of logistics operations, the expansion of the locker network, the rollout of new financial services for merchants and consumers, expansion into new Southeast European markets following Cyprus, and…

Union of Greek Shipowners President Travlos hosted luncheon in honor of HRH Princess Anne

The Union of Greek Shipowners hosted a luncheon in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Anne at the Museum of Cycladic Art, during her visit to Greece, where she is…

Quest Holdings: Positive performance in Q1 ’26 – Transportation costs, energy, and pressure on consumption to determine future course

Quest Holdings made a strong start to 2026, according to its management.More specifically, the company recorded the following results in the first quarter of 2026: sales up 11.4%, EBITDA up…

Friday, 22 May 2026

Frangoulis (Propeller Club) honoured with the Samuel Gridley Howe Award for Greek-American Friendship and Cooperation

The Samuel Gridley Howe Award for Greek-American Friendship and Cooperation was awarded to the President of the International Propeller Club and the Propeller Club of Piraeus, Costis Frangoulis, in the…

Greek airports: Passenger traffic up 8.8% in Jan-Apr

Passenger traffic at the 24 airports managed by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) increased by 8.8% during the first four months of 2026 compared with the corresponding period in…

Frangou: A new world order is emerging. Trade is being used as a tool of national policy

Navios Maritime Partners ended the first quarter of 2026 with net income of 106.3 million dollars and revenue of 357 million dollars, while the company’s contracted revenue reached 4.1 billion…

CrediaBank: The next move following the acquisition of Europe Holdings

CrediaBank is reportedly in advanced discussions regarding the conclusion of a strategic bancassurance agreement, particularly in the life and health insurance segments, following the acquisition of Europe Holdings. Europe Holdings…

Kikilias: Shipping constitutes a critical pillar for the economy, society, and citizens’ daily lives

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, conveyed the message that shipping constitutes a critical pillar for the economy, society, and citizens’ daily lives, through a post…

Theodorikakos: The shipbuilding industry is a national wager for a productive Greece

Development Minister, Takis Theodorikakos, visited the Skaramagas Shipyards, which have been integrated into the Strategic Investments framework. Accompanied by the General Secretary for Private Investments, Stellina Siarapi, he met with…

Europe’s housing crisis: New strategies for rents and property plans

The housing crisis is not only a concern for Greek society, but for all European countries. At the initiative of Eurogroup President and Greece’s Minister of National Economy and Finance,…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-How modern geopolitical developments affect sea routes

Geopolitical developments and shifting power balances affecting maritime routes, trade flows, and the operational environment of international shipping were at the center of the “Geopolitics at Sea: Shipping Between Global…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Kalenteridis: The revolution of the 21st century will be the opening of the Northern Sea Route

Savvas Kalenteridis spoke at the 6th panel of Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference, titled “Geopolitics at Sea”, on the role of maritime routes as a central arena of geopolitical confrontation. As…

Dragnis: Greek shipping is the global reserve fleet

John Dragnis, CEO of Goldenport Holdings, highlighted the flexible and international role of Greek shipping during the “Geopolitics at Sea” panel at Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference. Dragnis expressed the view…

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Commission on Greece: Energy prices squeeze 2026 growth to 1.8% and push inflation to 3.7%

The European Commission sees Greece’s economic growth falling below 2%, and is expected to reach 1.8% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027, remaining, however, above the European Union average. According…

Europa Holdings and CrediaBank pursue a strategic merger

Europa Holdings and CrediaBank are moving forward with their merger, according to exclusive information from Naftemporiki. The relevant announcements are expected within the day. As Naftemporiki.gr had previously reported, speculation…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Karamanolis (Alpha Bank): Banks now focus more on the resilience of the shipowner

Yiannis Karamanolis, Chief of Shipping at Alpha Bank, spoke about how banks now assess risk in the shipping sector during Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference. As he noted, geopolitical uncertainty, shifting…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Tsantanis: The Hormuz crisis is a wake-up call for energy independence

Stamatis Tsantanis, CEO of Seanergy Maritime Holdings, spoke about the short-term and long-term consequences of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz during Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference.Tsantanis first focused…

French frigate Amiral Louzeau bears a Greek signature

Salamis Shipyards described the launch of the second FDI frigate for the French Navy, “Amiral Louzeau,” as a particularly significant development for the Greek shipbuilding industry, noting that Greek industry…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Xylas: The decarbonization project is a utopia

The decarbonization initiative as it is currently being discussed at the IMO is “utopian,” John Xylas, Chairman and CEO of Ariston Navigation, said at Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference. “Unfortunately, scientists…

ena athletics: Collaboration with Intersport – Emphasis on the running category

ena athletics announced its collaboration with INTERSPORT. As the company emphasized, it brings its premium running technology closer to a wider audience that loves running and movement. It is the…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Kechris (Aegean Shipping Management): The new tanker investment “trilemma” and the big risk

At a time when the tanker market is being called upon to simultaneously navigate wars, energy realignments, uncertainty over the fuels of the future and extreme volatility, Christos Kechris, CEO…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Xenokostas (ONEX): Shipyards as a critical pillar of national sovereignty and security

Panos Xenokostas, Chairman and CEO of ONEX Shipyards & Technologies S.A., spoke about the contribution of shipyards to the Greek economy during an interview with Naftemporiki website director Michalis Psilos…

Coca-Cola outlines details of new 31-million-euro investment in Greece

Coca-Cola HBC is launching another new investment in Greece, as it begins the construction of a state-of-the-art logistics center in Attica, with the project budget exceeding 31 million euros. Following…

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Tourism: Can employee wellbeing be enhanced in hospitality? 

Technology is dynamically evolving and is increasingly integrated into everyday life. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool that can be applied in almost all aspects of human activity.…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Vafias: Shipowners face “crazy” penalties while alternative fuels remain unavailable

Haris Vafias, founder and CEO of StealthGas and Imperial Petroleum Inc, stressed the need for rational decision-making regarding the shipping industry’s transition to green fuels while speaking at Naftemporiki’s 10th…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Dr.Tsakos: Greece needs robust shipping and shipbuilding sectors to become an energy hub

The pivotal role of Greek shipping in the new energy architecture of Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean was highlighted by Dr. Nikos Tsakos, founder and CEO of Tsakos Energy Navigation,…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Onorato (MSC Cruises): Europe should protect shipbuilding expertise

The crucial role of ports, shipyards, and supply chains in the development of the cruise industry was highlighted by Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises, during his participation in the…

10th Naftemporiki Shipping Conference-Alexandratos: Discussions to be translated into realistic proposals

Shipping is the most critical pillar of the global economy, stated the President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, George Alexandratos, during his address at Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference. Alexandratos…