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Norwegian shipping tycoon John Fredriksen has given a vote of confidence to Greek shipowner Petros Pappas’ Star Bulk, increasing his stake to nearly 12% and placing a close associate on…

The approximately 500 remaining active fur companies in western Macedonia are sending out a warning signal, as expectations for an end to the war in Ukraine have been completely dashed…

Prominent Greek shipowners levelled against the measures proposed by international organizations and the “bureaucracy” regarding green shipping  during the Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference. More specifically, the Greek shipowners, George Prokopiou,…

Private debt settlements through the out-of-court mechanism are proceeding at a rapid pace, with the initiation of new applications reaching 6,513 in September and new submissions totaling 2,955. Monthly settlements…

The conclusion of the acquisition of AstroBank by Alpha Bank is expected in the coming weeks and more specifically towards the end of October, banking sources told “N”. As AstroBank…

Minister of State Akis Skertsos, in a post on social media, referred to the positive performance of the Greek industry and manufacturing, which shows that Greece is “transforming into an…

Jumbo Group sales increased by 7.6% in the January-September period, maintaining a stable growth rate compared to the previous period, and confirming the resilience of the business model. In September,…

The time when Greece’s high public debt dominated the economic news around the world is over. However, it could become the first topic of discussion this time for the impressive…

Supermarket prices showed a slight decline in September compared to August, with a number of products, however, continuing their upward trend, burdening the household basket. According to the monthly survey…

The Fourlis Group is expanding the Foot Locker network in Greece and Romania, while launching new store concepts with new technologies and omnichannel services. The strategic development continues, as another…

Papoutsanis is recording a double-digit growth rate and has set a target of 100 million euros in turnover in 2028, which will be achieved by developing all four pillars of…

The Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) announced the implementation of a new Scholarship Program for the academic year 2025-2026. This is an initiative that is part of the company’s corporate…

Consumption is rising in supermarkets, exceeding the 9.0- billion-euro threshold in the eight-month period. Among the highlights of the period under review is the trend of de-escalation of prices and…

OTE is making Artificial Intelligence (AI) a key pillar of its strategy in order to become a leading digital provider in Europe, adopting it both for the operation of the…

The Piraeus Marine Club, chaired by Paris Xanalatos, announced the start of a new mutual collaboration with the Nassau Club of Princeton in the United States. The historic Nassau Club,…

In a period of geopolitical turmoil and European changes, the new president of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME), Apostolos Kamarinakis, is drawing up a strategy with four axes: green transition,…

Aktor Group’s chairman and CEO, Alexandros Exarchou, spoke about the prospect of an independent listing of two of the five new subsidiaries, most likely those of Concessions and Energy. During…

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, received on Monday the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, Vasilis Kikilias. During the meeting, Kikilias referred to…

Greece has a unique advantage with three pillars: Shipping, shipyards and energy. This was the message sent by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, to the…

A delegation from the Embassy of Greece in Tel Aviv, headed by the Ambassador of Greece to Israel, visited on Sunday, October 5, the detention center, where the 27 Greek…

The establishment of a stable financial framework by the State, which will provide strong incentives to investors and allow for the substantial development of the country’s geothermal potential, is a…

Cyprus will be at the center of the maritime industry as part of the Maritime Cyprus 2025, according to Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs Marina Hadjimanolis. This year’s conference,…

Greece seeks to become a political and economic bridge between Europe and the Middle East within the framework of the Outward Strategy, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Haris Theocharis, said…

“The growth of the GEK TERNA Group is not only sustainable but will continue, with many investments entering commercial operation,” noted the Group’s President and CEO, George Peristeris, during the…

A new era begins for the Athens Stock Exchange under the name “Euronext Athens”, a few days after celebrating 149 years of operation (Monday, September 30, 1876). The Hellenic Capital…

The Greek orderbook recorded a new notable increase in September, led by containerships and tankers, confirming the strategic orientation of Greek shipowners in two of the most dynamic sectors of…

Strong demand, which exceeds 17,000 from more than 110 countries, has been recorded for residences in The Elliniko, Alexandros Moulas, Chief Commercial Officer, Residential of Lamda Development, said speaking at…

A clear message of continuous investment in the human resources of the shipping industry was sent by the CEO of Tsakos Energy Navigation, Dr. Nikos Tsakos, at the 16th Hydra…

The 67th MedCruise General Assembly (30/9-3/10) was held in the historic city of Šibenik, Croatia, bringing together 214 participants from ports, cruise lines and institutions. The opening event, held at…

There is still considerable progress to be made in Greece to enhance the average purchasing power of its population to the corresponding European levels. According to the data from the…