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Thursday, 31 October 2024

KEPE: Positive signals for the Greek economy, the open fronts and the 2027 milestone

The Centre for Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) outlined the complex economic scenario shaped by a series of positive but also worrying developments in the Greek economy. It also highlighted…

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Bijsterbosch to “N”: Broad-based reforms that strengthen the quality of institutions are crucial

Greece needs to invest heavily in human capital in order to bridge its productivity gap with other European nations, Martin Bijsterbosch (Mission Chief for Greece, European Central Bank) said in…

CESEC Initiative: Sdoukou asks for measures to avoid high electricity prices in winter

Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy Alexandra Sdoukou stressed the importance of proactive measures ahead of winter, when demand is seen higher, during the Conference of the Central and South-Eastern…

Alpha Bank: Construction GVA stands at 2.1 billion euros in H1

The construction sector has recorded a positive performance since the beginning of the year, maintaining the upward trend of the last few years, according to Alpha Bank’s data. In particular,…

Theodorikakos: The shipbuilding industry at the center of the new production model

Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, accompanied by the General Secretary of Private Investments, Stellina Siarapi, visited the Elefsis Shipyards. According to an announcement by the Ministry of Development, Theodorikakos met…

VAT gap closes, increasing the scope for new tax reductions

The gap in VAT, i.e. the money lost by the State due to non-collection of VAT, has been on a steady downward trend over the last years. According to sources,…

Hellas Gold: 500 new jobs in Skouries

New employment opportunities in various roles, regardless of gender, age, work experience or educational background have been opened in Skouries. Construction work on the copper and gold mining project is…

Intrakat: Renamed to Aktor with 5 subsidiaries-Investments of 2 billion euros

“We are turning the page, changing everything,” the president and CEO of Intrakat, Alexandros Exarchou, said during the presentation of the company’s plans for 2.0-billion-euro investments in real estate and…

Dragnis to “N”: Greek shipowners invest in offshore support vessels

The last move was made last week by Goldenport of the Dragni family. Together with Maas Capital and Allianz Marine Services, they established MAG Offshore and acquired a total of…

New digital portal of the Ministry of Μaritime Affairs and Insular Policy

The new digital portal of the Ministry of Μaritime Affairs and Insular Policy “Passenger Rights” https://passengersynanp.yna.gov.gr/ was officially launched on Tuesday, informing about the rights of passengers in maritime transport.…

Hatzitheodosiou: The new production model is moving in a positive direction

The president of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen, Giannis Hatzitheodosiou, described as positive the initiative to reduce the prices of basic consumer products following the invitation of Development Minister, Takis…

Eurostat: 16% of Greece’s labor potential remains unexploited

Millions of people in the European Union are being left out of the EU labor market, even as the bloc struggles to close the productivity and competitiveness gap with the…

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Brain drain: Who and why returns to Greece – What is the average salary

More than 350,000 Greeks of the brain drain generation – those who left during the crisis years in search of better employment opportunities – have returned. What made them come…

Sunlight Group strengthens its presence in Europe after the full acquisition of its French subsidiary

Sunlight Group announced the acquisition of the remaining 45% of its French subsidiary, a member of the Olympia group and a technology company specializing in innovative industrial electrification solutions. Through…

Greek-owned ships a primary target of the Houthis

Greek-owned ships in the Red Sea are at greatest risk of attack by the Houthi group and remain important targets along with ships from Western countries. According to data from…

IRIS system expanded to all businesses

The IRIS system is expected to be made mandatory as of March or April in the entire market, according to the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis. So…

Financing of major infrastructure projects based on syndicated loans

Greece’s major infrastructure projects, from highways to energy infrastructure and logistics are financed by syndicated loans, in which all or most of the systemic banks participate. The distribution of the…

Hellenic Maritime Forum 2024: Exploring the Future of Maritime Industry

On November 19th and 20th, maritime professionals from across the Hellenic region and beyond will converge in Athens for the highly anticipated Hellenic Maritime Forum. This prestigious event promises to…

Entersoft acquired 60% of INTELIQUA

Entersoft proceeded with the acquisition of the majority share package (60%) in INTELIQUA. According to the company, this agreement strengthens Entersoft’s presence in the rapidly growing field of digital solutions…

Real estate: The value of apartments is about to double over a 10-year period

The price of apartments is about to double over a 10-year period, according to the GEOAXIS Apartment Values Observatory, a certified real estate appraisal company in Greece. Based on the…

Hatzidakis: Part of the revenue from combating tax evasion will be channeled to reduce taxes

In addition to supporting social policy, the government has committed to channeling some of the extra revenues collected by combating tax evasion to the further reduction of taxes, Economy and…

Avramar: White smoke coming out

White smoke has reportedly come out of the Avramar bailout case, as according to “N” sources, the credit institutions seem to have settled on a preferred investor. As “N” has…

Friday, 25 October 2024

Αγουέρο: Ο Γιαμάλ έχει περισσότερα πράγματα από τον Βινίσιους

O Σέρχιο Αγουέρο έβγαλε το καπέλο στον Λαμίν Γιαμάλ και μάλιστα φρόντισε να τον τοποθετήσει πιο ψηλά και από τον Βινίσιους Τζούνιορ της Ρεάλ Μαδρίτης. Ο παλαίμαχος άσος της Μπαρτσελόνα,…

Theodoropoulos (SEV) outlines Greek entrepreneurship’s challenges

The chairman of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), Spyros Theodoropoulos, referred to the challenges faced by Greek entrepreneurship during the General Assembly of the Federation. In his speech, Theodoropoulos…

Papastergiou: Switching energy providers with the consent of the citizens through Gov.gr Wallet

Switching energy providers with the consent of the citizens through the Gov.gr Wallet is about to be implemented over the next few days, according to Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou.…

Greece ranks third in terms of deposits in foreign banks

Greek households hold deposits of 7.2 billion euros in foreign banks, which ranks our country in third place – after Cyprus and Luxembourg – in the pan-European ranking of countries…

Titan Group aims at the rapid licensing of the IFESTOS project

Titan Group is seeking the inclusion of its investment, under the name IFESTOS, with a budget of 584 million euros, in the law on strategic investments, in order to achieve…

Gerekou: TUI Futureshapers Greece reflects shared values ​​for sustainable tourism 

The TUI FutureShapers Greece program promotes “innovation, sustainability and creativity in the critical sectors of tourism, gastronomy, culture and other important sectors,” the president of the Greek National Tourist Organization…

Tsunis to “N”: The Greek economic miracle

Naftemporiki was born 100 years ago and it still is such an important publication for Greece, US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis, said in an interview with Michalis Psilos in…

Greek-owned fleet a global leader in terms of value and transport

The Greek-owned fleet firmly holds the world lead, according to UNCTAD data. The fleet of Greek interests ranked first in terms of carrying capacity and total value in 2023. Asia’s…

3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference: Energy as a growth engine-Challenges and prospects of the green transition

Greece’s place on the energy map, as well as the policies, tools and investments required to achieve the goals of the green transition dominated the 5th thematic section “Energy, Green…

Papathanasis: We are accelerating the implementation of reforms

We are speeding up the reforms, channeling all European and national resources to support society and the sustainable development of the economy for more jobs, Alternate Minister of National Economy…

TEN: Top tanker company for 2024

The “Tanker Operator of the Year” award was received by Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN), owned by Nikos Tsakos, within the framework of the International Tanker Shipping & Trade Awards, which…

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Hungarian Ambassador to “N”: Without secure external borders, Schengen will collapse

Hungarian Ambassador Zsolt Sandor in an interview with Naftemporiki, spoke in detail about bilateral relations, immigration within the Union, but also about the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the…

Kontopoulos at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: The Stock Market is the most interactive financial tool

Yiannos Kontopoulos spoke about the Athens Stock Exchange’s effort to attract more companies from the floor of the 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference. He also explained the advantages of the stock…

Tsunis at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: Greece and the USA to be a beacon of opportunities

US Ambassador George Tsunis referred to the principles of democracy, self-determination and equal opportunities at the end of the 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference held at Zappeion Mansion. Tsunis stated, among…

Psalidopoulos on the 100 years of “N”: It is at the forefront of credible information

Michalis Psalidopoulos (Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & Advisor, Institute for Hellenic Growth and Prosperity, American College of Greece), spoke at the 3rd Naftemporiki…

Staikouras at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: Our priority is connect ports by rail and other countries

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras, spoke at the 3rd Νaftemporiki Economic Conference entitled “Productive Greece in the next decade.” Staikouras congratulated Naftemporiki for its contribution to the…

Papathanasis at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: We want to channel over 18 billion to the market through the Recovery Fund

“Greece is a strong country,” Alternate Finance Minister, Nikos Papathanasis, said at the 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference entitled “Productive Greece in the next decade.”noting that “the total investment program amounts…

Greek-owned fleet remains first, with 16.9% of the global tonnage

The Greek owned fleet remains the largest in terms of transport capacity but also the most expensive in terms of value, however, the dynamic of Asia is also confirmed, since…

Hellenic Cables to supply key infrastructure for Dutch grid expansion

Cenergy Holdings announced that Hellenic Cables, its cables segment, signed a multi-year framework with Enexis Netbeheer for a landmark project aimed at reinforcing and expanding the electricity grid in the…

Exarchou at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: Investment grade recovery a huge step, but it needs to translate into investments

The Vice President of the Board of Directors and CEO of INTRAKAT Alexandros Exarchou spoke about the Greek economy and the fifth banking pillar at the 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference…

Kefalogianni at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: Aiming at quality tourism

The need for Greece to invest in quality tourism was highlighted by Tourism Minister, Olga Kefalogianni, from the floor of the 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference. She also referred to the…

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Tryfon at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: The role of the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly important

“The pharmaceutical industry must have as important a role as possible because it will make Europe and our country independent from third countries,” emphasized Theodoros Tryfon, Co CEO of the…

Ktenas: 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference puts its stamp on the public debate on Greece’s production model

The 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference opened its doors on Wednesday with a greeting by general manager Spyros Ktenas. After welcoming the participants to the conference organized by the European newspaper…

Theodorikakos at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: Citizens are at the heart of our policies

The Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, spoke about the new production model at the 3rd “Naftemporiki” economic conference entitled “Productive Greece in the next decade.” Theodorikakos stated: “It is a…

Bijsterbosch at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: The three sectors that Greece needs to invest in

The Head of the European Central Bank mission to Greece, Martin Bijsterbosch, spoke about the course of the Greek economy at the 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference entitled “Productive Greece in…

Papastergiou at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: A productive Greece is a strong Greece

The Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, spoke about the digital transformation of the state at the 3rd Naftemporiki Economic Conference entitled “Productive Greece in the next decade.” Papastergiou emphasized…

Stournaras at the 3rd “N” Economic Conference: Investments determine everything

The prospects of the Greek economy, the role of investments and the conditions for their support were highlighted by the governor of the Bank of Greece, Yannis Stournaras, during his…

Cybersecurity: Public and private entities obliged to take protection measures

The draft law of the Ministry of Digital Governance which is under consultation concerns the obligations of public and private entities on issues related to cyber security. According to the…