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Friday, 31 October 2025

Xenokostas at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: Shipyards’ transformation into a regional energy and technological hub

The completion of the first phase of the revival of Greek shipyards and the transition to the second, more demanding phase of their transformation into a regional energy and technological…

INTERCARGO on 45-year anniversary: Firmly at the top of dry bulk

“INTERCARGO’s strong growth and 45-year legacy reflect the trust of our members and the importance of a single voice for dry bulk transport,” said the Association’s President, Yannis Xylas, on…

Port of Elefsis: 50 European experts within the framework of the European project EXCEED

Within the framework of the European project EXCEED, which aims to strengthen the Centers of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) and to connect education and the labor market through innovative skills development…

Mytilineos at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: Greece must rely on its own strengths

As a country, we must rely on our own strengths, said Evangelos Mytilineos, President and CEO of METLEN ENERGY & METALS, in a discussion with the director of naftemporiki.gr, Michalis…

Papastergiou at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: Greece is not just following events, but is actively participating

Naftemporiki is one of the media outlets that approaches communications and technology issues in an exceptional way, the Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou said in his speech at the…

Greek shipowners: Bulkers’ orders on the rise

Orders for new bulk carriers from Greek shipowners have risen significantly in October. This was preceded by a nine-month period when no new orders for cargo ships were recorded from…

Pitsilis at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: What changes with Artificial Intelligence in AADE

We have laid the foundations for what we call “a service, a responsibility, a system,” said the Governor of the Independent Authority of Public Revenue (AADE), George Pitsilis, in the…

HEDNO: Smart network and upgraded services

The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator  (HEDNO) is advancing the digital transformation of its network, utilizing the most modern NB-IoT and LTE-M technologies, with the aim of upgrading services to…

Mathios Rigas (Energean) at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: The most likely drilling is in block 2 west of Corfu

The only block that is likely to be drilled in the coming years is block 2 west of Corfu, said Mathios Rigas, CEO of the ENERGEAN Group in his intervention…

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Dendias at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: We have the best anti-Bayraktar drone system, Centauros

Everything that is built at the ministry is built with private donations, not with Greek taxpayer money, said Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias, during a discussion with the director…

Ktenas at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: Greece has made significant progress, but it still has a long way to go

Having recovered from the great economic crisis of the previous decade, Greece has gained credibility and is considered an example of resilience, the general manager of Naftemporiki, Spyros Ktenas, said…

Theodorikakos at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: A safe Greece is the most productive and competitive Greece

“In a world that is changing rapidly amid wars, trade protectionism and with Europe’s strategic footprint decreasing on the global map, Greece is faced with major challenges and risks,” Minister…

Androulakis at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: We must invest in production, creation and strategic autonomy

“Our belief is that we live in a turbulent era and we have a duty in this geopolitical environment to upgrade every factor of the country’s power,” main opposition PASOK…

Pierrakakis at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: Greece has businesses that can be competitive on the global scale

Τhe Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, delivered a speech at the 4th Economic Conference of “N” held at Zappeion Mansion. Pierrakakis began his speech by referring to…

Marinakis at the 4th Economic Conference of “N”: Naftemporiki unites the economy with knowledge, information with credibility, journalism with social responsibility

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis described “Naftemporiki” as a historical and emblematic organisation during his address at the 4th Economic Conference of “N” held at the Zappeion Megaron, noting that for…

PPC assess market conditions for the AI ​​gigafactory

The government and PPC are trying to familiarize the market with the proposal to create in Western Macedonia one of the 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) gigafactories planned in Europe, within…

Investment pause for new LNG carriers orders

2025 is a milestone year for the LNG shipbuilding industry, with Drewry recording a significant decline in new orders for LNG carriers. Although the market is in an adjustment phase…

Plastainability 2025: The plastics industry is in a deep and prolonged recession

The problems and challenges facing the plastics industry are the main theme of this year’s Annual Conference Plastainability 2025 powered by Protergia, organized on November 3, 2025 by the Association…

Laskaridis Shipping receives newly built cargo ship MV PAFSANIAS

Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd., owned by shipowner Panos Laskaridis, announced the successful delivery of another new cargo ship, further strengthening its fleet with modern and energy-efficient ships. In a post…

Greece’s clothing industry remains growth-oriented

Greece’s clothing industry remains growth-oriented amid multiple challenges and an emphasis on extroversion. With revenues exceeding 300 million euros, the top 5 Greek companies, in contrast to the course of…

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

S&P, Fitch, DBRS, Moody’s explain to “N” when Greece could close the gap in per-capita income with the rest of Eurozone

Despite the significant progress of the last five years – the recovery of investment grade, the stable fiscal path and the impressive de-escalation of debt – Greece is still on…

Robin Energy raises 7 million through new deal

Robin Energy Ltd. (RBNE), an international shipping company owned by Greek shipowner Petros Panagiotidis, has signed a securities purchase agreement worth approximately 7 million dollars with an institutional investor, through…

“SEA CARYATIS” becomes the first Greek-owned commercial vessel to be registered under the Luxembourg flag

“SEA CARYATIS”, a vehicle carrier operated by George Kavvadas’ Mediterranean CarCarriers Line S.A. (MCCL), has become the first Greek-owned commercial vessel to be registered under the Luxembourg flag. This move…

ONEX Shipyards welcome 60th ship for maintenance in 2025

ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group President and CEO Panos Xenokostas welcomed the 60th ship of 2025 to the Violando dock of the Neorion Shipyards of Syros for maintenance and inspection…

Real estate market in a phase of maturation

The real estate market is entering a phase of maturation and balancing, with its executives, within the framework of Prodexpo 2025, estimating further, but milder price increases, after the strong…

Gikas: Investments on the western coasts and the Ionian Islands for a maritime tourism “hub”

Greece needs to proceed with investments on the western coasts and the Ionian Islands, with the aim of creating a new “hub” of maritime tourism, in order to face the…

Greek space industry enters new phase

The development of the Greek space industry is entering a new phase, with the main focus on the domestic production of microsatellites, the construction of a large satellite and the…

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Metlen: Landmark agreement with Korean HRE for ANP projects in South Korea

METLEN and the Korean HRE Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement, under which HRE acquires a diversified portfolio of photovoltaic projects in South Korea, with a total installed capacity…

Loan issuance grinds to a halt

The primary role of banks is to provide loans, as fuel for the economy to run. In Greece, the bankruptcy and the memoranda that followed hurt the credit institutions, which…

Delivery of new tanker to Atlas Maritime

Atlas Maritime, owned by Leo Patitsas, and European Maritime Finance (EMF) have announced the successful delivery of Geneva Star, the first of a series of eight new Suezmax tankers being…