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Thursday, 18 December 2025

Higher prices despite mobile phone reductions

Mobile phone prices are on a downward trend. However, they are above average when compared to those of other countries, taking into account the purchasing power of Greeks. According to…

Shipping: The three “compasses” in financing

International shipping is at a critical juncture, where the need for decarbonization, geopolitical instability and increasing regulatory complexity are redefining the role of finance. In this context, the Poseidon Principles…

Greek BV technical committee – Focus on regulatory and technological developments in shipping

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) held the 39th Hellenic Marine Technical Committee meeting in Athens. Leading representatives of the Greek shipping community discussed the evolving regulatory requirements, technological developments…

The Greek flag is raised on the FDI frigate “KIMON”

Greece will officially receive the first FDI (Belara) frigate F – 601 “KIMON” in the presence of the Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias and the military leadership. The Navy…

IRIS: 100,000 transactions worth 1.5 million euros in the market

Around 100 thousand transactions worth 1.5 million euros have been carried out through IRIS Commerce at a physical location in the first 15 days of its mandatory use, according to…

METLEN appointed to lead construction of Longfield Solar Farm

METLEN  has been appointed by EDF power solutions UK the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its 400MW Longfield solar farm, one of the largest solar projects in the…

EFA Group: Creation of a strong defense group with an international footprint

EFA Group is entering a new era, aiming to create a strong Greek group of dual-use defense companies with an international footprint and at the same time its dynamic contribution…

Growthfund: International competition for a strategic investor in Hellenic Salt Pans

The Growthfund announced the launch of an international tender process for the sale of a majority stake (at least 51%) in the company Hellenic Salt Pans. The tender process will…

Next steps for reducing Greek debt

The Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) will attempt to ensure the new significant de-escalation of the debt-to-GDP ratio in 2026 in two ways. More specifically, the PDMA plan foresees a…

Visa: 20% more Greeks traveled abroad in the first nine months

The number of Greek travelers abroad increased by almost 20% in the first 9 months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, according to Visa data. The data…

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Port of Patras: Patradise Marina, cruises and new development projects in focus

A working meeting with the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, was held on Tuesday by the President and CEO of the Port of Patras S.A., Panagiotis…

Aktor Group: Two pillars for LNG and RES

The Aktor Group places special emphasis on the energy sector, according to its management. As Aktor’s President and CEO, Alexandros Exarchou, stated in a press briefing, based on estimates prior…

Greek households: Incomes up 8.1%, but savings are negative

Nominal wages are gradually recovering their pre-crisis levels, with the Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.) recording a significant increase of at least 8% in the relevant indicators. However, this increase in…

ELETAEN: 41.2 million to municipalities and households from RES

The amount that households and municipalities will receive in the areas where renewable energy units operate reaches 41.2 million euros. According to ELETAEN, the total amount for the production of…

Aegean Airlines: First European airline flight to Baghdad in 35 years

An Aegean Airlines aircraft from Athens landed at Baghdad International Airport – the first direct flight operated by a European carrier to the Iraqi capital in 35 years, the Iraqi…

Mavromataki: Innovation in the DNA of Piraeus Bank

Piraeus Bank’s innovative actions and sustainable progress aimed at creating value for society were described by the General Manager – Head of Branch Network for Northern Greece & Retail Sales,…

Singapore paves the way for methanol refueling

Singapore’s maritime authority is taking a strategic leap in the marine fuel sector, establishing for the first time a formal licensing framework for the supply of methanol from 1 January…

PPC: New digital services and products in 2026

PPC is entering a new era of digital transformation and integrated services. This direction was also reflected in the announcements of the 8th PPC Group Marketing Conference, confirming the logic…

Digital technology sector’s value to reach 13.5 billion euros by 2030

Bureaucracy (48.9%), lack of human resources (47.9%) and delays in digital transformation projects (43.2%) constitute the biggest challenges for the further development of the Digital Technology sector, as pointed out…

Positive omens for LNG carriers in 2026

The global LNG carrier market is in a phase of increased volatility, but also of intense opportunities, as the geopolitical realignment of energy flows, Europe’s strategic shift away from Russian…

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

IELKA: Inflation in supermarkets at 1.06%

Product prices in supermarket chains remained almost unchanged in December 2024-November 2025, according to a survey by the Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). The stable trend observed is…

Prodea: Focus on tourist properties and logistics

Prodea REIC focuses on tourist real estate and logistics and is simultaneously planning changes to its corporate structure, as part of a broader redesign of its operations and strategy. Its…

Piraeus Bank: Expansion into Abu Dhabi market and plans for 2026

Piraeus Bank is reportedly examining the possibility of opening an office in the Middle East, especially in Abu Dhabi, in the near future, while it is considering all possible moves…

Technology plays a central role in defense

The Chief of the General Staff of the Hellenic National Defense (GHND) General Dimitrios Choupis focused on the new challenges and the enormous opportunities that the convergence of the Defense…

Digital economy forum 2025 – “From vision to impact”: The footprint of the Greek technology sector is strong

The future of digital transformation in the public and private sectors, the applications of Artificial Intelligence and the footprint of the digital industry in development and social well-being, as well…

Deloitte: The map of Corporate Social Responsibility strategies and their social impact

The degree of maturity, priorities, trends and challenges shaping the landscape of social responsibility in Greece were examined by an extensive Deloitte survey of companies with the aim of mapping…

Strengthening US-Greece strategic cooperation and investment opportunities

Promoting Greece as a reliable investment destination and an emerging regional hub in the energy, technology and infrastructure sectors, the President of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmChamGR), Yiannis Sarakakis,…

ESEE: The 3.0-euro tariff on small parcels is welcome, but not enough

The Hellenic Confederation of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ESEE) views positively the measure of imposing a temporary fee of 3 euros on low-value small parcels from third-country platforms, which was decided…

Han Chao (Piraeus Port Authority): How Piraeus will be strengthened as a transit hub

In a period of rearrangement of international cargo flows, Piraeus is once again emerging as a hub of global trade, as the gradual normalization of the Suez Canal creates strong…

Regency Entertainment Group: Project Voria to be completed in May 2028

In May 2028, the Regency Entertainment Group’s Project Voria is expected to be completed and put into full operation, which includes, among other things, the relocation of the Parnitha Casino…