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Friday, 15 May 2026

Prodea enters digital infrastructure market

Prodea Investments is entering the digital infrastructure market, and more specifically the data center sector, through its participation in the development of an interconnection data center in Chania, Crete. According…

Helleniq Energy successfully fills ‘gap’ with Persian Gulf supply – Strong financial performance

Helleniq Energy highlighted the group’s ability to successfully manage the crisis arising from the military conflict in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. During the presentation of the group’s…

Theon International: Expansion into the US and Poland through new investment in Twin Prime

The new investment by Theon International in the field of Artificial Intelligence through Twin Prime — an emerging U.S. AI innovation hub developing specialized models for defense and security applications…

Kalafatis: Greece produces 50% of Europe’s oncology drugs, 30% of cardio-metabolic drugs and 25% of penicillin drugs

“In a world where biomedical research, new digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence are transforming healthcare systems, strengthening cooperation between the state, industry, the academic and research community, and the innovation…

L’Oreal Hellas: Leading position in the beauty market

L’Oréal Hellas presented its vision for the future, built around the three pillars of innovation, people and sustainability, on the occasion of its 56 years of presence in the Greek…

ICS Academy: Shift toward experiential digital training for seafarer crews

The importance of building knowledge through experiential classroom activities in maritime training was highlighted by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Academy, following a recent survey in which 44% of…

Travlos: There is no evidence linking Greek ships to the so-called “dark fleet”

“The fact that shipping has now been instrumentalized in crises that are geopolitical and highly political in nature, while it has also been unfairly targeted, is unprecedented,” the president of…

Hellas Gold: Investment in electrification for heavy ore transportation in Greece

Hellas Gold highlights the decisive role of critical metals—particularly copper—in Europe’s energy transition through a new investment in electrification for heavy ore transportation, carried out in collaboration with leading international…

Safety a central pillar of Lomar Shipping’s strategy

Lomar Shipping, a member of Libra Group owned by the Logothetis family, participated in the 22nd meeting of the Loss Prevention Committee, reaffirming that safety and operational excellence remain at…

Electricity prices and Greece’s position in the EU ranking

Greece is “moving to a higher energy tier,” leading to lower electricity prices and a surge in exports, according to government officials. As noted by government sources, the improvements recorded…

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Israeli port and shipbuilding industry high-level delegation visits Piraeus Port Authority

A high-level meeting focusing on Eastern Mediterranean geopolitical developments and the emerging India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was held at the Port of Piraeus on Thursday, between executives of Piraeus…

PPC urges Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission to secure spectrum for 5G network expansion

Public Power Corporation (PPC) may insist that it is not planning to enter the retail mobile telephony market, but it submitted a text to the public consultation of the Hellenic…

The Ellinikon: Lamda Development aims at 0.6-billion-euro receipts in 2026

Receipts from residential developments and land plot sales at Lamda Development’s Ellinikon project are estimated to reach approximately 0.6 billion euros this year, bringing cumulative inflows to 2.08 billion euros…

Margaris (IPTO): Political and regulatory frameworks hinder electricity interconnections

The need to strengthen electricity interconnections as a tool for energy security and stability was highlighted by Ioannis Margaris, Vice Chairman of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), who stressed…

Ryanair accuses Fraport Greece of increasing charges in Thessaloniki by 66%

Ryanair announced that its decision to shut down its base at Thessaloniki Airport next winter was driven by Fraport’s decision to increase airport fees by 66%. Instead of passing on…

DNV names Tsakos Energy Navigation’s “Paris 24” as vessel of the month

The Norwegian classification society DNV has described the newbuild shuttle tanker “Paris 24” of Tsakos Energy Navigation as “state of the art”. The vessel was delivered in April last year…

Greece’s leading role in the India–Europe corridor

The India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC) is emerging as a major initiative for the development of alternative freight and energy transport routes between Asia and Europe. Amid rising geopolitical tensions along…

Energy security: The new fuel for renewables

Developments in the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on global markets dominated the discussion between METLEN Executive Chairman Evangelos Mytilineos and Financial Times’ European Editor Ben Hall during the…

Dry bulk shipping undergoing a qualitative upgrade

Dry bulk shipping is undergoing a qualitative upgrade, according to data presented at the established Roundtable Workshop organised for the third consecutive year by Laskaridis Shipping, held as part of…

Port of Thessaloniki: Investment in Pier 6 remains on track

According to the management of Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA), the expansion project of Pier 6 is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by 2029. Meanwhile, 2026 is…

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

The 5+1 bank deals of 2026

Greek banking groups listed on the Athens Stock Exchange continue to leverage their resilient profitability and excess capital. Despite the prolonged uncertainty in the international investment environment, which has slowed…

Canadian Hampton Financial invests in Icon Energy

Hampton Financial has made its first move into the shipping sector, acquiring a stake in U.S.-listed Greek shipping company Icon Energy, controlled by Ismini Panagiotidi. The Toronto-based company announced that…

Vodafone: Group revenues rise – Steady performance in Greece

Vodafone Greece reported marginally lower revenue, down 0.7%, and a 24.8% increase in EBITDAaL for the financial year April 2025 – March 2026. According to results released yesterday by Vodafone…

Donato Raponi: Tax Harmonisation in the EU Requires Balance – Proper Implementation of the Rules Is Key

The debate over tax harmonisation in the European Union is returning forcefully to the forefront, driven in part by the new directive on tobacco products. For Donato Raponi, however, the…

Finance Ministry preparing four-year strategy to be unveiled at TIF

The Ministry of National Economy and Finance is preparing the package of measures to be announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) amid heightened uncertainty. The measures will be determined…

Stassis (PPC) dismisses rumours of entry into mobile retail

The process for the 4.0-billion-euro share capital increase of Public Power Corporation (PPC) will be completed by the end of May, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George Stassis…

Theodorikakos to ‘N’: Consumer loan law to be passed in June

The legislation for loans of up to 100,000 euros will be submitted to Parliament for voting in June, Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos said in an interview with the Naftemporiki …

Melina Travlou on Posidonia 2026: Shipping as a force of stability and cohesion

“In an era of geopolitical realignments, uncertainty and multiple crises, shipping remains a force of stability, continuity and cohesion,” the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Melina Travlou, said…

Skroutz: The next chapter – What Blackstone’s entry brings

Skroutz is entering a new chapter following the change in its shareholder structure, with CVC Capital Partners transferring its stake to the U.S.-based Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager…

Thenamaris – HELMEPA joint environmental initiative

Thenamaris, owned by Nikolaos Martinos, once again joined forces with HELMEPA – the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association – taking part in a beach clean-up initiative in Varkiza Beach. With…