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Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Turkey seeks to deploy the Eurofighters in the Aegean as well

There has been considerable debate in Turkey lately over the potential purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft in order to enhance its Air Force. “Among the opinions that have been expressed…

Athens’ real estate investment prospects in decline

Athens ranks 26th among European megacities in terms of investment prospects in the real estate sector for 2026, down four places from 22nd place in 2025. This is the lowest…

Diana Shipping secures new time charters

Diana Shipping Inc., owned by Semiramis Paliou, has signed new time charter agreements, strengthening its commercial presence in the dry cargo market. The company chartered the Newcastlemax vessel “Los Angeles”…

Stournaras: Manufacturing is a growth lever for the Greek economy

Greece can transform manufacturing into a driving force for growth, employment and technological upgrading, with targeted policies and reforms, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras underlined in a conference. Stournaras…

Kikilias: Greece-US role in shipping and energy is decisive; focus on FSRU and ports

The strategic importance of Greek-American cooperation in shipping and energy was underlined by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vasilis Kikilias in an interview with the OPEN television…

IOBE: Slight improvement in economic climate in October

The economic climate index showed a slight improvement in October, closing at 107.5 points, from 106.2 points in September. According to the IOBE economic climate survey, this improvement stems from…

Danaos and HELMEPA join forces for the environment

Danaos Shipping, owned by Dr. Ioannis Coustas, has joined forces with HELMEPA for a common cause: a cleaner planet and healthy seas. Last weekend, Danaos employees and their families participated…

Fraport: Renovation at regional airports enters new phase

Fraport Greece is proceeding with the fourth phase of individual works at the country’s 14 regional airports, as part of the further upgrade project. Having completed the third construction period,…

Maran Gas successfully tests methane reduction system at Maran Gas Chios

The joint pilot program for the reduction of methane emissions in shipping by the Swiss Daphne Technology and Maran Gas, a company of the Angelicoussis Group, interests of Maria Angelicoussis,…

Eyes on the Italian FREMM frigates

The political and military leadership is examining the strengthening and upgrading of the Hellenic Navy Fleet. According to sources, a Navy team visited the Italian frigate “Virginio Fasan”, the second…

Tuesday, 04 November 2025

ENTERSOFTONE presented first Greek software for businesses with integrated AI

ENTERSOFTONE presented innovative AI technologies, which are integrated into almost all of the group’s applications, highlighting the role of artificial intelligence as a driver of growth and productivity. According to…

PPA: Tour of 40 new executives at the Port of Piraeus facilities

The “Meet the Big Port Tour” event was held with great enthusiasm at the port of Piraeus, as part of the welcoming of 40 new executives who recently joined the…

Sunlight Group: 21-million-euro investment in Xanthi for a state-of-the-art Logistics center

Sunlight Group, a member of the Olympia Group and a technology company with integrated and innovative energy storage solutions, announced the completion and operation of a new state-of-the-art Logistics Center…

Synolakis on Naftemporiki TV: Water scarcity measures should have been introduced earlier

Water shortage measures should have been introduced earlier, Professor of Natural Disasters Costas Synolakis estimated speaking on Naftemporiki TV. As he emphasized, the “Evrytos” plan should have been started earlier,…

IBIA–INTERCARGO: Alliance for a safe and green transition in shipping

A mutual cooperation agreement between the marine fuel industry and dry bulk shipping was signed by the International Bunkering Industry Association (IBIA) and the International Dry Cargo Shipowners Association (INTERCARGO).…

Xylas: Intercargo’s next chapter will focus on collaboration, innovation and leadership

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) celebrated its 45th anniversary in Athens. Intercargo has more than 350 members from over 35 countries, including more than 180 regular members…

Capital Clean Energy Carriers: Higher profit in Q3

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) has recorded another strong quarter, confirming its momentum in the liquefied natural gas transportation sector. With significant profit growth, an improved charter program and…

Star Bulk: Μulti-year program to “green” its fleet

Star Bulk Carriers, owned by Petros Pappas, is implementing a multi-year program to “green” its fleet, through the construction of a new generation of ships, upgrades of existing units and…

Athens International Airport: Higher passenger traffic in 9-month; profits of 185.8 million euros

The Athens International Airport (AIA) announced its financial results for the nine months (ending September 30, 2025), in which it recorded a steady growth path and strong operational performance, in…

Giant containerships radically change the port map

The global port map will be reshaped in the coming period by Ultra-Large Container Ships (ULCS), gradually consolidating their dominance in container shipping, displacing smaller categories and creating excess capacity.…

Monday, 03 November 2025

Naftemporiki to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025

The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 opens its doors on November 4-6 at ExCel in London, bringing together global tourism leaders to discuss policy, strategy and investment issues. Greece…

“Injection” of 16 billion euros into 7 strategic sectors of the Greek economy

Social cohesion, infrastructure development, civil protection, innovation and competitiveness, digital transformation and green growth are the six strategic sectors that will be financed with almost 13 billion euros from the…

Mytilineos: The most expensive electricity in Europe threatens Greece’s leadership in aluminum

The chairman and CEO of METLEN, as well as chairman of Eurometaux, Evangelos Mytilineos, sounded the alarm regarding the impact of energy costs on the aluminum industry. “It would be…

Kikilias attends reception hosted by new US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle

The first official reception hosted by the new United States Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine…

Eldorado Gold: Skouries project is progressing according to plan – expected average annual production of 140,000 ounces of gold

The Skouries project is progressing according to the plan for the first quarter of 2026, the management of the Canadian multinational Eldorado Gold, its parent company Hellas Gold, emphasized, among…

Papastavrou at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: EYDAP will remain public – Water is a public good and will remain accessible and cheap

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, referred to the plan to address water scarcity in Attica speaking at the 4th Economic Conference of Naftemporiki. Papastavrou emphasized: “The data…

Higher demand for Greek silk

The demand for Greek silk from fashion houses and European businesses in general is increasing, and the two main Greek silk factories in the Soufli region, Evros, are investing in…

Star Bulk: Μulti-year program to “green” its fleet

Star Bulk Carriers, owned by Petros Pappas, is implementing a multi-year program to “green” its fleet, through the construction of a new generation of ships, upgrades of existing units and…

Friday, 31 October 2025

Xenokostas at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: Shipyards’ transformation into a regional energy and technological hub

The completion of the first phase of the revival of Greek shipyards and the transition to the second, more demanding phase of their transformation into a regional energy and technological…

INTERCARGO on 45-year anniversary: Firmly at the top of dry bulk

“INTERCARGO’s strong growth and 45-year legacy reflect the trust of our members and the importance of a single voice for dry bulk transport,” said the Association’s President, Yannis Xylas, on…