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Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Angelicoussis Group deploys Starlink across more than 140 vessels

Angelicoussis Group has equipped more than 140 vessels with Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite network, enhancing connectivity across its fleet. The group, controlled by Maria Angelicoussis, operates one of the world’s…

Greek Fiscal Council highlights economic challenges after Recovery Fund

The absorption of resources from the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) will be critical for maintaining Greece’s strong growth momentum, according to the spring report of the Hellenic…

Pioneer Marine expands its fleet

Pioneer Marine, led by Dimitris Papoulis, announced the delivery of the MV Paradise Bay, a 40,000 dwt bulk carrier built in 2016. The company thanked NRP Project Finance AS, which…

Association of Mining Companies: Raw materials gain strategic geopolitical importance

The need to treat critical and strategic raw materials as a major geopolitical, economic and technological issue was highlighted by Konstantinos Yazitzoglou, president of the Association of Mining Companies, at…

Greek Space Tech Forum 2026 highlights growing role of Greece’s space industry

The third edition of the Greek Space Tech Forum 2026 (#GSTF26) is being held during a landmark year for Greece’s space sector, as the country marks 20 years of membership…

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

AI and critical infrastructures: The EU approach

Elissaios Sarmas, Senior Researcher at the National Technical University of Athens (EPU-NTUA) Prof. Antonello Monti, Fraunhofer FIT and RWTH Aachen University Dr. Ricardo Bessa, Senior Researcher at INESC TEC On…

Kikilias highlights Thessaloniki Port’s strategic role in the development of northern Greece

Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias highlighted the strategic importance of the Port of Thessaloniki for the development of Northern Greece during his visit to the city…

First capacity auction signals strong interest in revamped Vertical Gas Corridor

The prospects of the revamped Vertical Gas Corridor received an encouraging first signal on Tuesday after DESFA’s annual capacity auction for the Sidirokastro interconnection point, the first to be held…

Greek supermarket sales up 6.4% while consumers shift spending to essentials

A fierce battle over prices failed to slow the growth momentum of Greece’s organized food retail sector, which continued to expand during the first five months of the year as…

European defence funding creates opportunity for Greece’s industry, executive says

Europe is entering a new era marked by growing geopolitical challenges, efforts to strengthen the continent’s defence industrial base and the rollout of new funding mechanisms, creating what one industry…

Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Shipping a main pillar of Greek economy

The Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed an initiative by Deputy Interior Minister for Macedonia and Thrace Kostas Gkioulekas aimed at strengthening the link between Greece’s maritime sector and…

Greek food service sector loses 1 billion euros in two years

Greece’s food service industry is facing losses that could approach 1 billion euros in just two years, as weaker consumer spending coincides with the sector’s most critical trading period of…

Atlantic SEE secures 4.7 TWh in Vertical Gas Corridor capacity auction

Atlantic SEE LNG Trade, the joint venture between the AKTOR Group and DEPA Commercial, secured a capacity of 13,000 MWh/day in the auctions for the 2026-2027 gas year held on…

Dry bulk market outlook improves in third quarter

The dry bulk shipping market returned to a growth trajectory in the third quarter of 2026, with the capesize segment showing the strongest prospects, while other vessel classes advanced at…

Foreign Ministry, Athens Chamber sign cooperation agreement to support businesses abroad

Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Extroversion Haris Theoharis and Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) President Yiannis Bratakos signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at strengthening the…

AI boom drives interest in floating data centers, opening new opportunities for shipping

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the technology sector but also the maritime industry. Surging demand for computing power, cloud services, AI models and data storage…

Monday, 06 July 2026

Motor Oil Renewable Energy begins trial operations at first overseas project in Romania

Motor Oil Renewable Energy (MORE) has launched trial operations at its first project outside Greece, marking a milestone in the company’s international expansion in the renewable energy sector. The Stalpu…

Motor Oil Renewable Energy begins trial operations at first overseas project in Romania

Motor Oil Renewable Energy (MORE) has launched trial operations at its first project outside Greece, marking a milestone in the company’s international expansion in the renewable energy sector. The Stalpu…

Greece-North Macedonia Gas Interconnector on track for completion next year, officials say

Greece and North Macedonia have reaffirmed their commitment to the construction of a natural gas interconnector between the two countries, according to a statement issued after a meeting held in…

Piraeus Container Terminal marks 16 years, reports rise in cargo volumes

Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) marked 16 years of operations, highlighting the contribution of its employees and partners in transforming the port of Piraeus into one of Europe’s key container transshipment…

Papastergiou: Greece sets out AI rules under EU framework

Greece will set out its legal and institutional framework for the operation and applications of artificial intelligence this week through draft legislation submitted to parliament, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou…

Last-minute bookings set to determine Greece’s tourism peak as arrivals rise

Greek tourism remains on an upward trajectory this year following last year’s record performance, with last-minute bookings expected to play a decisive role in determining whether the sector reaches new…

Open Cosmos Aegean CEO says Greece is building a space manufacturing base

The countdown has begun for the launch of the first of seven microsatellites being built by Open Cosmos Aegean, marking a key milestone in Greece’s efforts to establish a domestic…

Ionic: Two major drydocking projects in Greece and China

Greek company Ionic, owned by Dimitris Sarakakis, is carrying out two major drydocking projects simultaneously, with two vessels from its fleet undergoing their second Special Survey on different continents. The…

Greek flag earns dual international recognition for safety and quality standards

The Greek flag has maintained its strong safety and quality credentials, securing positive recognition in both the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) White List and the U.S. Coast Guard’s…

Meadway Bulkers sees strong competitive position through fleet expansion

Meadway Bulkers remains positive on the prospects of the Handysize and Ultramax segments, according to the company’s Managing Director, George Delaportas, who outlined the firm’s fleet growth strategy. The company…

IRIS expands across Europe as cross-border instant payments go live

The use of cross-border instant payments through IRIS Payments has expanded beyond Greece, with the service becoming available internationally at the end of June. Through the European Payments Alliance (EuroPA),…

Friday, 03 July 2026

PPC: Upgraded performance in CDP assessment for climate, water, and supply chain

The global non-profit environmental organization CDP upgraded PPC Group by three notches, from “D” to “B-“, in Water Security, while retaining the “B” score in the Climate Change category. At…

Greek shipowners enter golden three-year expansion cycle

Greek shipowners are running an extensive investment programme in newbuild commercial vessels, with deliveries accelerating in recent years, according to data shared by Xclusiv Shipbrokers. From 2024 through the end…

Modernization of Chios, Lesvos and Rhodes power plants with five additional, flexible gas turbine units of 90 MW total capacity

PPC’s power generation stations in Chios, Lesvos and Rhodes islands are being reinforced with five new, flexible gas turbine units. These new, flexible units are expected to play a decisive…