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Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Shipping: Signals of instability and risks in 2026

2026 finds global shipping in a transitional phase. After six consecutive years of intense disruptions – from the pandemic and the energy crisis to wars and geopolitical tensions – the…

Port infrastructure projects of 3.76 million euros in Spetses and Zakynthos

Port infrastructure projects totaling 3,764,000 euros were approved for the islands of Spetses and Zakynthos, as part of interventions related to the upgrade and restoration of critical port facilities. More…

Metlen: American LNG for Bulgaria arrives at Alexandroupolis

METLEN, together with its International Energy Supply & Trading Pillar, has achieved another strategic milestone with the arrival of its first U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo in Alexandroupolis, destined…

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Alpha Bank plans to overhaul its branches

Alpha Bank is planning a complete overhaul of its branches in 2026, along with a rebranding that will mark the beginning of a new era for the bank. Alpha Bank…

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. achieves key milestone

An important milestone was achieved by the LCO2 carrier “Active” of Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp., owned by Evangelos Marinakis, which is being built at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and…

From survival to profits and big deals: How 2025 wrote the success story of Greek banks

2025 was a year of significant developments for banks, as they set out on a full return to normality, shaking off every trace of the crisis from their balance sheets…

Piraeus Port is ready to recover the lost ground

The gradual resumption of routes through the Suez Canal is expected to contribute to the recovery of a significant part of the cargo lost in the port of Piraeus due…

Greek space ecosystem in a phase of maturation and international consolidation

The president of the Hellenic Association of Space Industry (HASI/EVITIDE), Athanasios Potsis, referred to the maturation and international consolidation of the Greek space ecosystem, noting that the domestic space industry,…

Athens Stock Exchange: 5th year of growth and 5th worldwide

The Athens Stock Exchange recorded its 5th consecutive year of growth, having gained 10.42% in 2021, 4.08% in 2022, 39.08% in 2023, 13.65% in 2024 and 44.78% in 2025. A…

Chinese dominance in the “green” shipbuilding market

The Chinese shipbuilding industry is entering a phase of total strategic dominance in the global shipbuilding market, expanding and upgrading its power with the participation of the private sector, now…

PPC’s entry into telecoms market boosts competitiveness

PPC’s entry into the telecommunications market is increasing competitiveness in the sector, with existing providers – OTE, Vodafone and Nova – adapting their strategies to a more demanding environment. The…

Monday, 29 December 2025

Georgopoulos (Piraeus Bank): Gen AI can bring a real revolution in productivity

Gen AI is the evolution of artificial intelligence that can bring a real revolution in productivity, through the diffusion of AI tools in an organization, emphasized George Georgopoulos, Executive General…

State budget revenue rises to 68.77 billion euros in January-November

State budget revenues rose by 2.295 billion euros to 68.77 billion euros in January-November 2025, compared to the target included for the corresponding period in the 2026 budget report. According…

METLEN completes landmark renewables transaction in Chile

Metlen announced the successful and timely completion of the financial closing of the disposal of a large segment of its Chilean portfolio, which includes four projects with operational solar capacity…

Kastelli: 2025 a pivotal year for Crete’s new airport

The coming year is expected to be decisive for the new international airport in Kastelli, as the project enters its final stretch.According to the plan, the airport will be…

17 materials that will define 2026

There are materials that underpin the economy “silently” in the background. That’s exactly what happened in 2025 with rare earths: 17 elements with similar chemical properties, essential for permanent magnets,…

Greek shipowners: Leading role in maritime trade

Greek-owned shipping is at the top of the world with 5,691 ships, confirming its leading role in global maritime trade, in a period of increased uncertainty and ongoing challenges. As…

Greek telecommunications sector’s turnover at 4.9 billion euros

Turnover in the telecommunications sector fell by 1.1% in 2024 (4.9 billion compared to 5 billion euros in 2023), while on the contrary, a 2.3% increase was recorded in revenues…

Revolut: 2025 a landmark year for Greece

Revolut is wrapping up 2025 with strong momentum, a landmark year for Greece characterized not only by its accelerated growth, but also by a decisive change in the financial behavior…

PPA distinctions: Financial strength, ESG leadership and strategic maturity

A series of prestigious distinctions, confirming its steady upward trajectory, its strong financial performance, as well as its strategic commitment to the principles of responsible and sustainable entrepreneurship, were recorded…

Friday, 19 December 2025

DryDel strengthens its footprint in Capes

DryDel Shipping has announced the further strengthening of its Capesize bulk carrier fleet, signing an agreement with Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for the construction of another new ship. This is…

Alpha Bank: Agreement with insurance companies Altius and Universal in Cyprus

Alpha Bank has reached an agreement with Universal Life Insurance Public Company Ltd and Altius Insurance Ltd, achieving the merger of the two and their acquisition. Following this agreement, Alpha…

Metlen claims share in Europe’s transnational co-productions in Defense – Focus on Volos defense hub

A new path in European transnational co-productions in the Defense sector for Europe’s defense equipment is opened for Metlen by the new agreement with KNDS Deutschland, for the production of…

Diamonds of the Greek Economy: Strong messages for Greek businesses

Strong messages about Greek business were sent out at the Diamonds of the Greek Economy event, which was organized for the 22nd consecutive year by “N.” The event was addressed…

Ktenas at Diamonds of the Greek Economy: We showcase Greece’s healthiest and fastest-growing businesses

“Faithful to our annual meeting, we turn the spotlight on the healthiest growing businesses in the country,” the general manager of ‘Naftemporiki’, Spyros Ktenas, underlined during his speech at the…

Israelis, Germans and Turks lead the real estate market in Greece

Foreign buyers are showing great interest in acquiring real estate in Greece this year, according to data from “RE/MAX Hellas”. As the research shows, Greece remains one of the most…

METLEN and KNDS enhance partnership with agreement for LEOPARD 2A8 battle tanks

METLEN through its M Technologies Sector, announces the signing of a contract with KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) for the delivery of 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8. The LEOPARD 2A8 is…

Alpha Bank: Ushering in a New Era from 2026

Alpha Bank’s management spoke of a “very busy” 2026, in terms of partnerships and expansions, as well as rebranding, during the luncheon it hosted for the 100 years of continuous…

Greek shipowners’ multidimensional presence

Greece’s dominance in the tanker sector is confirmed by Veson Nautical annual report for 2025, as one in four ships under construction is of Greek interests. There is also a…

Alpha Bank: 100 years of presence on the Athens Stock Exchange

Alpha Bank completes a century of uninterrupted presence on the Athens Stock Exchange, making it the longest-running private bank in the Greek capital market. The anniversary was celebrated with a…