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Friday, 11 April 2025

Mardas to “N”: Golden opportunities for profits during the 90-day period when the new tariffs are suspended

“Golden opportunities for profits” during the 90-day period when there is a suspension of the new Trump tariffs, stressed Dimitris Mardas, Professor of Economics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,…

Avramar deal is gradually regaining momentum

The case of the sale of the Avramar group to Aqua Bridge seems to be unfreezing slowly after significant delays. Avramar’s financial statement for the fiscal year 2023 were published…

Aktor Group: Negotiations for the acquisition of Aktor Concessions progressing

Negotiations for the acquisition of Aktor Concessions by the Aktor Group are progressing smoothly, with competent sources indicating that the final offer will be submitted towards the end of the…

Laskaridis: Turmoil in shipping from Trump tariffs will not be generalized

Panos Laskaridis, CEO of Lavinia Corporation & Laskaridis Shipping Company Ltd, spoke about international developments and the challenges facing the shipping sector, during the Delphi Economic Forum X, which takes…

Liagos (Ports Association): Support for the ministry’s amendment to reduce port fees

The President of the Hellenic Ports Association, Athanasios Liagos, expressed his support for the amendment of the Minister of Maritime Affairs, which reduces port fees for passengers, private vehicles and…

Karakostas: PPA shows record performance in 2024

“The exceptional financial results of 2024 with record performance for another year and top global rankings show the great potential of the port,” said Angelos Karakostas, Deputy CEO of the…

Masdar: The acquisition of 100% of TERNA ENERGY completed

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a leading force in clean energy in the United Arab Emirates and one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in the…

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Papathanasis: Greece second in the EU in absorption of NSRF resources

Greece is now in second place among the EU member states in terms of absorption of NSRF funds, for the first time in the implementation of the 2021-2027 program, according…

PPC: Greece’s most powerful charging hub is located in Patras

PPC blue strengthens the public charging network with the addition of the new 360 kW superfast charger at the PPC blue Hub in the Patras Commercial Park, Top Parks, which…

Kri Kri: Positive performance in 2025

Greek dairy company Kri Kri has reportedly increased its sales by at least 20% in the first quarter of 2025, following the positive performance of 2024. Regarding the 2024 fiscal…

Papoutsanis: 21% sales growth in Q1 2025; increase in exports

Papoutsanis SA, Greek soap and liquid cosmetics company, announced a rise of 21% in its turnover in the first quarter of 2025. More specifically, the company said turnover amounted to…

Kikilias: 50% reduction in port fees contributes to the effort to contain ferry ticket prices

“The government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are making every effort to support citizens, the average Greek family, and in this context, an amendment was submitted that provides for a…

Investments of over 15 billion euros are expected in Europe’s defense and security sectors

The sectors of defense, security, defense technology and innovation were the focus of attention on the first day of the Delphi Economic Forum X, which is taking place in Delphi…

myOEY.live.gov.gr: Informing-via videoconference -Greek entrepreneurs operating abroad

The possibility of videoconferencing through the myOEY.live.gov.gr platform is now available to Greeks who wish to expand their activities to new markets abroad, as well as residents abroad who want…

Tsapalos to “N”: How will Greece “respond” to Trump’s tariffs?

The direct effects of US tariffs on Greece “do not appear to be major for the time being,” Omiros Tsapalos, spokesman for the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, emphasized…

The US withdraws from discussions at IMO on green transition of shipping

After the Commission seems to have abandoned the idea of imposing a levy on ships at a global level for carbon emissions, the time has come for the US to…

Kikilias meets Moralis: “We will fight together so that the port gives added value to the city of Piraeus”

The strengthening of cooperation and the actions that must be taken immediately at the country’s first port of call, with the aim of modernizing services and upgrading the city of…

Wednesday, 09 April 2025

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS: Investments in research and development and targeted acquisitions

The management of AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS focuses on research and development as well as targeted mergers and acquisitions that will complement its capabilities, especially in the field of new generation digital…

Digital Realty’s first data center in Heraklion inaugurated

Digital Realty’s first data center in Heraklion (HER1) was inaugurated, aiming at  creating a global connectivity hub in Crete. HER1 is part of a total investment of 450 million euros…

Aluminum Association of Greece: Aluminum scrap to be included in Europe’s Strategic Reserves

The president of the Aluminum Association of Greece, George Mentzelopoulos, focused on specific proposals for the protection of the Greek aluminum industry in the midst of international developments and the…

INTRALOT signs contract extension in New Zealand until 2032

INTRALOT announced that its subsidiary INTRALOT New Zealand Ltd., has signed with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) of New Zealand a six-year contract extension from 2026 to 2032, with…

Dimand plans 1.0- billion-euro development projects

Dimand is in negotiations for the purchase of five new properties in order to plan its future developments (2028 – 2031), in parallel with the ongoing implementation of 13 projects…

Union of Greek Shipowners sets priorities on green transition medium-term measures

The Union of Greek Shipowners sets two main priorities regarding the medium-term measures for the green transition of shipping, which are expected to be agreed this week at the International…

Cruise: Strengthening Greece-US cooperation

The prospects for further strengthening Greece-US relations in the fields of tourism, as well as entrepreneurship and culture, were at the center of the discussion between the Secretary General of…

Diana Shipping: 20 years since its listing on Wall Street

Diana Shipping celebrated its 20th anniversary, ringing the closing bell on the NYSE. More specifically, the company’s CEO, Semiramis Paliou, along with the executive team, rang the closing bell on…

Motor Oil: First delivery of biofuel-based marine fuels in Greece

Τhe first delivery of biofuel-based marine fuels to Greece, by Motor Oil Group and its company Coral Marine, is a reality. According to the Group, it is a milestone in…

Monday, 07 April 2025

Euro and government bonds are investors’ refuge amidst the turmoil

As US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have caused a global economic turmoil, the markets are under strong pressure. In this environment, investors are looking for refuge. They find it initially…

KNDS and METLEN partner for the production of 8×8 Infantry Fighting armoured Vehicle in Greece

METLEN has entered into an exclusive partnership with KNDS France for the production of the French latest generation of 8×8 Infantry Fighting armoured Vehicle, VBCI PHILOCTETES, marking a significant milestone…

Chinese retaliatory tariffs increase pressure on shipping

Greater pressure on shipping is expected following China’s immediate response to the tariff war declared by US President Donald Trump, with analysts pointing out that the consequences of the current…

Athens stock market: US tariffs have cost more than 7 billion euros; FTSE Russell in the spotlight

Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have cost the Athens Stock Exchange more than 7 billion euros so far, with the General Index, amid the international uncertainty and concern, gradually abandoning 15-year…