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Thursday, 11 September 2025

Herakleion Port Authority aims to become a reference point in the Eastern Mediterranean

The master plan of the Herakleion Port Authority was presented by its CEO, Minas Papadakis, in a meeting with press representatives.During the meeting, Papadakis pointed out that “we are…

Hellenic Shipowners Association: Support and “green” renewal of the tugboat fleet

The importance of tugboats for the safety and smooth operation of European ports, as well as the need to boost investments for the renewal of the fleet with “green” technologies…

IPTO signs deal for construction of new Corfu – Igoumenitsa electrical interconnection

Τhe Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) is proceeding with the signing of the contract for the new high-voltage cable interconnection project between Corfu and Igoumenitsa. In the context of the…

Development Ministry supports ELPEN’s investments

The Ministry of Development is supporting the investment of the Greek pharmaceutical industry ELPEN in Pikermi and the new model research and innovation center in the field of biomedical technology…

Navios Maritime unveils new strategic investment of 460 million dollars

Navios Maritime Partners, owned by Angeliki Frangou, has announced a new strategic investment of 460 million dollars, further strengthening its position in the containership market. Specifically, the company has given…

Greece: Inflation drops to 2.9% – Double-digit growth rate for chocolate and coffee

Inflation recorded a marginal drop in August, with the price of olive oil leading the trend in terms of the percentage of decrease. On the contrary, prices of chocolates, coffee…

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Winners and losers in the “battle” of liners

Sea-Intelligence in its latest analysis focused on the carrier alliance reshuffle underway on Europe’s major container ports. According to an analysis, the Piraeus port has chosen the strategy of “quality…

Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure acquires 556 MWdc Homestead Solar Project in Alberta

Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Libra Group, announced that it expanded its renewable energy pipeline with the strategic acquisition of the 556 MWdc Homestead Solar Project in Alberta, Canada,…

Fourlis Group confirms 2025 targets; 7.7% increase in sales

Fourlis Group confirmed its forecasts for 2025. Sales are expected to increase by approximately 13.3% to 600 million euros from 530 million euros in 2024, and adjusted EBITDA is estimated…

Defense technology a top priority

The EU Defense Transformation Roadmap, published today by “N”, opens a new path for the European defense industry and will be at the center of the meeting scheduled for September…

Judgment day for hydrocarbons

Two key issues are expected to be decided upon the completion of the tender for the allocation of “plots” for exploration of deposits in the Greek seas. The deadline for…

Creta Farms: Targeted moves to further consolidate its presence in the market amid developments

Following last year’s extensive losses, Creta Farms is called upon to achieve a more dynamic growth pace this year in order to secure its position in the cold cuts market,…

Dynagas LNG: Contracted revenues of 900 million dollars

Dynagas LNG Partners LP, owned by George Prokopiou, announced contracted revenues of 0.9 billion dollars through 2028, adding that it is protected against short-term fluctuations in the LNG market. All…

Papastratos at TIF: Progress in the fight against the illicit tobacco trade

A discussion on “Illicit trade in tobacco products: Impacts and Challenges” was held at the Papastratos pavilion, within the framework of the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair, with the participation of…

Piraeus Bank report: Greece shows strong performance in ESG Criteria

Greece is ranked among the countries with the best performance in terms of ESG criteria, according to a new report by Piraeus Bank for the period 2020-2025. Greece comes second…

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Mykonos: Concern over high cruise passenger fee

The president of the Municipal Port Fund of Mykonos, Athanasios Kousathanas – Megas, expressed deep concern about the effects of the increased cruise passenger fee of 20 euros per person,…

Alpha Bank- ELTA: The new model of wider access to financial services

The new model of economic development resulting from the strategic partnership between Alpha Bank and the Greek Post (ELTA) was presented at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) by the Deputy…

Imperial Petroleum shows strong liquidity

Imperial Petroleum, owned by Haris Vafias, recorded strong profitability, significant liquidity enhancement and impressive fleet renewal in the second quarter of 2025. The company, which is active in the maritime…

Metlen achieves record turnover and outstanding profitability in RES and utility businesses

Metlen announced that its turnover rose 45% to 3,608 million euros in the first half of 2025 compared with 2,482 million euros in the same period last year, reflecting the…

Specialized organization to promote “green” investments in coastal shipping

The creation of a specialized organization to promote “green” investments in coastal shipping, including new shipbuilding, is proposed by the president of the Αssociation of Banking and Financial Executives of…

Snappi launches the first Greek neobank application

Snappi, the first Greek neobank licensed by the European Central Bank (ECB), announced the launch of its application to all Greek taxpayers. The application will be available via the App…

Liakopoulos (BSS) to “N”: We need to support the development of businesses

The need to help entrepreneurship improve was underlined by the founder and CEO of BSS – Building Solid Success, Efstathios Liakopoulos, who referred to the challenges, especially for small and…

Mylonas (NBG): A change in the market framework and investments of 30 billion euros in RES are necessary

Investments of 30 billion euros can transform the expansion of RES into a stable energy system by 2030 in Greece, Pavlos Mylonas, CEO of the National Bank of Greece (NBG),…

Kollias (Economic Chamber): Mitsotakis’ measures are a generous dividend distribution

The tax reform announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) “is essentially a generous distribution of dividends to citizens,” the president of the Economic Chamber…

New entrepreneurship actions – 150 million euros for Defense and Health

The main tool to support the economy is the Public Investment Development Program, which will reach 16.7 billion euros in 2026, while it is estimated at 14.6 billion euros in…

Monday, 08 September 2025

Giannopoulos on “N”: Export Academy, the new platform of Enterprise Greece

The CEO of Enterprise Greece SA, Marinos Giannopoulos, focused his speech on upgrading Enterprise Greece with modern tools. Giannopoulos spoke to the “Naftemporiki” Forum on the future of Northern Greece.…

Benroubi (METKA) at the “N” Forum: The 6th pier of ThPA at a critical moment

METKA’s Vice President & CEO, Dinos Benroubi, spoke at the “N” Forum held in the context of the 89th TIF, about the 6th pier of the Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA),…

The digital card plays the role of big brother in businesses

The Business Intelligence (BI) system is being put into effect immediately by the Labour Inspectorate, in an effort to more efficiently control workplace violations. This is a system that receives…

Papakirillou at the “N” Forum: TEPIX 3 has a 3.3-billion-euro budget with a real impact on the market

“The Hellenic Development Bank’s main objective is to finance Greek businesses, with a particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises,” said the CEO of the Hellenic Development Bank, Ismini Papakirillou,…

Georgizas (Athens Development S.A.) at the “N” Forum: Tourists are a source of wealth – Athens does not have overtourism

Ioannis Georgizas, CEO of Athens Development S.A., spoke about the development prospects of tourism in Athens, as well as the challenges of its management, at the “Northern Greece of the…