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Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Small parcels: New EU measure positive, but insufficient

The Piraeus Traders Association has welcomed the implementation of the new European regime on low-value parcel imports from third countries, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, but warned…

Delegation of SELPE visits Piraeus Port Authority

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) welcomed a delegation from the Hellenic Retail Business Association (SELPE), led by the President of SELPE and PLAISIO S.A.,  Kostas Gerardos, to the Company’s headquarters.…

Invel raises over 400 million euros for real estate investments, targeting Greece and Italy

More than 400 million euros has been raised by Invel Real Estate for property investments, according to an announcement. Including leverage and co-investment capital, the fund will have investment capacity…

Monday, 29 June 2026

RWE – PPC: Nearly 1 GW of solar capacity into full operation in Western Macedonia

Leading energy companies RWE and PPC are driving forward Greece’s energy transition with nearly one gigawatt of new solar capacity now in operation. The last of nine solar farms in…

Οnline gaming market on a steady growth path

The online gambling market in Greece is expanding rapidly, according to data presented by the Hellenic Gaming Association (HGA), with industry leaders highlighting both the sector’s growth prospects and the…

Navios Maritime Partners highlights strong bond market performance

Navios Maritime Partners, controlled by shipowner Angeliki Frangou, took part in Pareto Securities’ Greek Shipping Capital Markets Seminar, outlining its views on shipping, capital markets and the industry’s evolving landscape.…

Plaisio: Strong growth and profitability recovery in 2025

Plaisio Group, which operates in the technology, office supplies and household appliances sectors, reported strong growth and a recovery in profitability in its 2025 financial results. Group revenue approached 500…

Shopping from Chinese and non-EU platforms: What’s changing in a few days

A temporary customs duty of 3 euros per item on online orders made on non-EU platforms will be imposed as of July 1. The measure implements a new EU framework…

Naftogaz, TERNA and DP Pumps cooperate for energy and water infrastructure projects

The Greek Foreign Ministry announced the signing of two memorandums of cooperation between Greek companies TERNA and DP PUMPS GROUP and Ukraine’s state-owned natural gas company Naftogaz. The agreements were…

Karabelas (IPTO): The strong response to the share capital increase is a vote of confidence

“Today marks an important milestone for ADMIE Holdings and its shareholders. The exceptionally strong response to the share capital increase effectively represents a vote of confidence in our strategy, in…

Greece launches 350-million-euro national space strategy backed by Finnish expertise

Greece is seeking to move beyond its role as a user of space technologies and become a country that designs, develops and manufactures satellite systems. Backed by the new HELLAS-SPACE…

Greek banks: Narrowing the gap with Europe – The strategic assets placing them at the forefront

Greek banks have definitively left the crisis era behind and are now converging with their European peers, having restored capital adequacy, maintained strong profitability and continued to improve asset quality.…

Friday, 26 June 2026

Greece prepares first-ever astronaut mission to International Space Station

Plans for Greece’s first-ever mission to send an astronaut to the International Space Station were discussed at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion, following…

Papastavrou: Strong energy networks key to security and affordable prices

Strong national and European energy networks are essential to ensuring energy security and affordable prices for households and businesses, Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said, adding that “Europe must not compromise”…

DECA Investments expands into smart cities, technology through Dotsoft Investment

DECA Investments, the exclusive manager of Diorama Investments II, has expanded its presence in the technology sector by acquiring a 40% stake in Dotsoft. Dotsoft, which is listed on the…

Aktor: 3.0-billion-euro business plan up to 2031

ΑKTOR Group is launching a capital raising plan aimed at funding investments of around 3 billion euros by 2031, seeking to raise 1 billion euros through a share capital increase…

HelleniQ Energy: Targeting 1.5 billion EBITDA – Key pillars of the 2030 plan

HELLENiQ Energy is targeting medium-term EBITDA of 1.5 billion euros, focusing on organic growth and new investments across its two core business pillars, petroleum products and electricity. Chief Executive Andreas…

HIMT hosts Chinese delegation for talks on Marine Technology and Innovation

A delegation from the Natural Resources Department of China’s Zhejiang province visited the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (HIMT) at its facilities in Piraeus. The Chinese delegation was led by…

Camping equipment sales up 48% in Greece in three years, Skroutz data shows

Sales of key camping-related product categories in Greece increased by 48% between 2023 and 2025, while revenue rose by 62% over the same period, according to data from e-commerce platform…

Nine in 10 Greek consumers focus on energy bill savings, EY survey shows

Nine in 10 (91%) Greek consumers are more interested in solutions that help reduce energy bills compared with a year earlier, according to an EY survey on energy transition trends.…

Greek shipowners expand container ship orders, led by feeders

The container shipping market is entering a period of deep structural realignment as global trade gradually shifts away from traditional long-haul routes toward more flexible, regionally driven networks. Changing supply…

Explora Journeys expands Greek itineraries with new calls in Pylos and Amorgos

Luxury cruise operator Explora Journeys is expanding its presence in Greece and the Mediterranean through its vessel EXPLORA II, adding a new port of call in Pylos and returning to…

Thursday, 25 June 2026

ENEARTH Greece secures approval for Omega Offshore Platform Foundation at Prinos CO2 Storage Project

Greece’s Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos has approved the construction and installation of the jacket foundation for the new Omega offshore platform, a key component of the Prinos Apollo CO2 carbon…

Dorian LPG orders new VLGC as part of fleet renewal programme

NYSE-listed Dorian LPG Ltd., controlled by the family of Greek shipowner John Hadjipateras, is moving ahead with a fleet renewal programme, combining newbuilding investment with the sale of older vessels.…

Registered Greek seafarers up 2.6% in 2025

The number of registered seafarers in Greece rose by 2.6% in 2025, approaching 27,000, according to data presented in the fourth annual report of the Seafarers’ Pension Fund (NAT). Speaking…

Atlantic SEE: Greater expansion into the Vertical Corridor

Atlantic SEE LNG Trade, the joint venture between AKTOR and DEPA Commercial, is stepping up efforts to convert a number of memorandums of understanding and ongoing negotiations into binding agreements…

Kikilias: Greece-Italy alliance to boost competitiveness of European shipping and ports

“Greece and Italy will continue to work together to defend the competitiveness of European shipping and ports, while supporting a fair and realistic energy transition for the maritime industry that…

Deputy Prime Minister Hatzidakis visits the Port of Thessaloniki

Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis visited the Port of Thessaloniki, where he was welcomed by the Chief Executive Officer of ThPA S.A., Dr. Ioannis Tsaras, and senior executives of the…

Greece promotes five strategic Critical Raw Materials projects

Greece is seeking to capitalise on investment opportunities created by the implementation mechanism of the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Five Strategic Projects have already been submitted by…

PPC: Why lignite is no longer a viable option

Public Power Corporation PPC S.A. presented its position, outlining the next phase for Western Macedonia, following restoration works and the removal of decommissioned excavators at the Mavropigi lignite mine amid…