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Thursday, 15 January 2026

Lomar – AI for safer shipping

Lomar Shipping is taking a significant step towards enhancing safety and operational efficiency in shipping, announcing a new strategic partnership in the field of artificial intelligence. Through its corporate platform…

Ideal Holdings: New administrative structure in the IT sector

Ideal Holdings announced the completion of the organizational transformation of its IT investments and the structure of the new IT Group structure. The goal of this transformation is the functional…

Strengthening strategic cooperation in LNG carriers

Minerva Gas, owned by Andreas A. Martinos, has signed a new, expanded Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with HD Hyundai Marine Solution, strengthening the strategic cooperation between the two parties in…

Open Cosmos: Strategic expansion in satellite communications

Open Cosmos acquired the rights to use high-frequency radio spectrum in the Ka band from Liechtenstein expanding into satellite communications, in addition to earth observation services. Open Cosmos also operates…

Ethniki Insurance: New organizational structure

Aiming for a more flexible, simple and efficient organization, with a clear customer-centric direction and emphasis on sustainable development, Ethniki Insurance is moving into the next phase of its strategic…

TITAN signs 10-year agreement with Electric Power of Serbia to expand its alternative materials platform

TITAN Group accelerated the expansion of its Alternative Cementitious Materials (ACMs) platform through a new long-term agreement with Electric Power of Serbia (EPS), the country’s state-owned power utility. Under the…

ICEYE: Partnership with the Swedish Armed Forces for advanced satellite capabilities

ICEYE has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide the Swedish Armed Forces with a leading satellite-based SAR system. This is a multi-year, multi-million-euro deal…

Perama shipyards: Exports maintain their strong momentum

The shipyards of Perama once again demonstrate their capabilities in export activity. After the recent sales of small ferry-type ships (slippers) to an Italian shipping company, it has now moved…

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Alpha Bank: Wrapping up 2025, looking ahead to 2026

In a review of the year 2025 and a presentation of the new strategic goals for 2026, the CEO of Alpha Bank delivered his New Year’s message to the bank’s…

THEON and Team Wendy-Ceradyne sign strategic partnership

Team Wendy Ceradyne and Theon International announced the signing of an agreement for a strategic partnership. According to the announcement, Team Wendy Ceradyne, a leading US-based developer and manufacturer of…

Greece – Saudi Arabia: How is the EMC fiber optic cable system progressing?

The EMC (East Med Corridor) fiber optic cable system under implementation, in which PPC participates, was one of the main topics of discussion between the Minister of Environment and Energy,…

Port of Piraeus: Cruises kick off 2026 with strong momentum

With the arrival of the first cruise ships, Piraeus Port Authority S.A. officially inaugurated the 2026 cruise season, marking the beginning of another dynamic year for the country’s largest port.…

Thessaloniki port: Fewer cruise ship arrivals in 2026

The planned arrivals of cruise ships at the port of Thessaloniki amount to 58, compared to 70 last year and 81 in 2024. The decrease is attributed to the cessation…

IRIS: Explosive rise in transactions in 2025

DIAS system recorded a historic high in the number of transactions since the beginning of its operation in 2025, while direct payments via IRIS recorded an explosive increase, with 2026…

D-Marin: Milestone year in 2025

2025 is recorded as one of the most transformative years in D-Marin’s history, marking strategic expansion, significant investments and strong international recognition. A key milestone was the entry into Spain…

Greek defense industry: The critical role of EU financing tools

The new European policy and financing tools, and in particular the Multiannual Financial Framework /MFF 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework as well as the European Competitiveness Fund, are expected to be…

Tanker market is profitable and adaptive

The tanker sector was a “pillar of stability” of global shipping in 2025, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges. The market was fueled by a combination of…

Historic 47% increase in the commercial real estate sector in 2025

The Greek commercial real estate market is in a phase of moderate optimism in 2026, after a year of historically high activity. According to Cushman & Wakefield Proprius, 2025 was…

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Angelakos (Hellas): “Hispania Graeca II” first delivery in 2026

Angelakos (Hellas) received the first newly built vessel for 2026. More specifically, the company received the Kamsarmax “Hispania Graeca II” from the Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering shipyards. The ship,…

10-year bond: Greece raises 4 billion euros – Record demand

Strong demand was recorded in the issue of the 10-year Greek government bond from the very first minutes on Tuesday, with total bids exceeding 45 billion euros, setting a new…

Kikilias: We are strengthening the operational cooperation between Greece and Cyprus in maritime security

Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias met with the Cyprus Minister of Justice and Public Order, Costas Fytiris. During the meeting, they uderlined the immediate and practical strengthening…

Inflation at 2.6% in December – Coffee, meat and chocolate “champions” in price increases

Inflation rose to 2.6% in the last month of 2025, with price increases in coffee, chocolate and meat taking the lead, while the price of olive oil continued to decline.…

Korkidis: Piraeus is evolving into the most important hub in the Mediterranean

The economic importance of the Piraeus logistics supplying cluster is rather great for the Greek economy. The concentration of logistics, transport and shipping services businesses in the wider Piraeus area…

IRIS: New increased payment limits effective as of Thursday

Citizens will be able to transfer larger amounts directly from their mobile phones to friends, relatives or colleagues, as well as pay professionals, starting Thursday, January 15, through the IRIS…

862-million-euro PPP projects to be signed in 2026

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects are evolving into a key pillar of public infrastructure implementation, covering a wide range of sectors, such as education, waste management and others. The budget of…

Strong increase in containership freight rates

A few weeks before the Chinese New Year on February 17, container freight rates are back on a strong upward trajectory, confirming that seasonality continues to affect the global freight…

Greek economic climate improves in December

Greece’s economic climate index showed a significant improvement in December, closing at 107.4 points, from 105.9 points in November. The index stood at 107.4 points in 2025, approximately the same…

Monday, 12 January 2026

Cyber threats trigger multi-million investments in cybersecurity

Greek IT companies are investing in the demanding cybersecurity market. The goal is to strengthen their presence in the strategic IT security market. In this way, the companies seek to…

Metlen: Acquisition of sixth (fully operational) production unit for defence and railway equipment

Metlen, through its M Technologies Sector, continues to dynamically expand its investments in Volos with the acquisition of the long-operating dual industrial facility of NK Trailers. The facility has developed…

AIP certifications for ammonia vessels from Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), chaired by Alex Gregg-Smith, has issued Approval In Principle (AIPs) for two innovative ammonia-powered ship designs. The designs were developed by CIMC OCEAN ENGINEERING…