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Capital Tankers Raises $500 Million in Oversubscribed Oslo IPO
Capital Tankers Corp., a tanker shipping company controlled by Vangelis Marinakis, has completed a landmark public offering on the Oslo Stock Exchange, marking one of the largest equity transactions ever recorded in the global shipping industry.
Greece, US Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in White House Talks
Economic cooperation featured prominently on the agenda, particularly in the areas of trade, investment and energy.
Greece Moves to Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling With Sweeping New Law
At the centre of the plan is a redesign of how the state prevents, detects and suppresses illegal gaming.
Eurobank Targets Sustained Profit Growth Through 2028 Under New Business Plan
Management expects EPS to grow at an average annual rate of around 10% over the 2026–2028 period, broadly in line with growth in the Group’s net profits.
Greece convicts spyware figures in ‘Predatorgate’ scandal, marking rare accountability for surveillance abuses
Reacting to the decision, Rebecca White, a Security Lab Researcher at Amnesty International, said the convictions mark a long-overdue step toward accountability.
Greece Marks Three Years Since Deadly Tempi Rail Disaster with Nationwide Protests
The Athens Labor Center has called a 24-hour general strike for the day, a move echoed by other labor centers across the country, as well as by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation, which has announced a strike affecting maritime transport.
Uber Taxi Trips Added €110 Million to Greece’s Economy in 2024, Study Finds
In 2024 alone, tax revenues and social security contributions linked to Uber trips reached €34.2 million.
Greece’s Tourism Earnings Hit All-Time High in 2025, Bank of Greece Data Show
A key driver of the record performance was the continued strengthening of Greece’s presence in major European source markets.
CrediaBank: What Is at Stake for the Greek State if It Sits Out the New Capital Increase
A proposed €300 million capital increase at CrediaBank could trigger substantial losses for the Greek state and significantly weaken its institutional role in the bank if the state chooses not to participate.
Tourism Boom Lifts Greek Economy but Rekindles Housing Debate
Greece recorded a new all-time high in tourism revenues in 2025, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s economy while also intensifying concerns over infrastructure capacity and housing availability.
Can Handicrafts Power Greece’s Next Phase of Local Development?
After years on the margins, Greek handicrafts are regaining visibility as both an economic activity and a means of cultural expression.
CrediaBank Sets Out Legal Framework for €300m Capital Increase Ahead of March Vote
According to the draft, the Board considers the potential exclusion of pre-emption rights to be justified and in the best interests of the bank under current market conditions.
Euronext Establishes Technology Subsidiary in Athens, Signaling Strategic Hub Role
The newly established company, Euronext Technologies Greece, is headquartered in the Athens Stock Exchange building and was incorporated with share capital of €25,000.
Greek Public Debt Falls to €362.8 Billion on Early Loan Repayments
Public debt in Greece declined by €2.15 billion in absolute terms by the end of 2025, falling to €362.8 billion from €364.95 billion at the end of 2024.
Poll Shows Greeks Want Change, Yet Political Landscape Remains Unsettled
Greek society appears to be at a critical juncture, caught between widespread dissatisfaction with the current government and the absence of a convincing political alternative.
Greek Authorities Face Scrutiny at Strasbourg Court Over Opposition Leader Surveillance
When the ECtHR decided to give priority treatment to Androulakis’ application, it addressed two preliminary questions to the Greek government.
Greek Court to Deliver Verdict in Landmark Spyware Wiretapping Case
The evidentiary proceedings formally ended after the completion of closing arguments by the prosecution and the defense.
Capital Increase at CrediaBank Could Reshape Public - Private Balance
The key issue, however, lies in how the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (HCAP), widely known as the Greek “Superfund,” will position itself following the capital increase.
ATHEX Misses Full Upside of Market Rally Amid Euronext Acquisition Expenses
Today, Hellenic Exchanges SA, the operator of Greece’s capital markets, is releasing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and for the full year.
Theon International Hits Record Orders in FY2025, but Cost Pressures Begin to Surface
Beyond the robust headline numbers, the results reveal several areas that merit closer attention from international investors.
Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, Pioneering Historian and First Woman Rector of the Sorbonne, Dies
She was born in Athens on August 29, 1926, to parents of Asia Minor origin.
Poll Highlights Weak Opposition and Fragmentation in Greece
When results are recalculated based on valid votes, New Democracy reaches 30.1%, while PASOK rises to 13.2%, confirming a wide gap between the two parties.
Greece Bets on Offshore Gas as Chevron Expands Eastern Mediterranean Presence
The agreements were signed on Monday through four Dutch subsidiaries of Chevron in partnership with HELLENiQ ENERGY.
Chevron Moves Deeper Into Eastern Mediterranean With New Greek Offshore Blocks
The four contracts linked to Chevron’s exploration plans have already been cleared by Greece’s Court of Audit and are now entering the parliamentary ratification process.
Rare Photographs From Nazi-Era Execution in Greece Spark Historical and Ethical Debate
Previously unseen photographs documenting the execution of 200 Greek resistance fighters by Nazi occupation forces have been made public for the first time, more than eight decades after the event, reigniting debate in Greece over historical memory, authenticity, and the commercial use of wartime imagery.
Larissa Plant Investors Bet on Data Centres to Absorb Power Output
A parallel corporate move linked to the Larissa Thermoelectric project is highlighting the broader ambitions of the investment’s main shareholders, suggesting a strategy that extends beyond power generation into energy-intensive digital infrastructure.
More.gr Links Executive Incentives to New Investor Deal by End-2028
The plan is formally outlined in a resolution adopted by the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting.
New EU Duty Raises Cost of Low-Value Online Orders From China
While some analysts argue that the €3 fee is relatively modest and that major Chinese e-commerce platforms may absorb part of the cost or further reduce prices to limit the impact, the structure of the measure introduces a significant cost factor.
Rift Opens in Greek Industry on Energy Cost Relief Strategy
At the center of the discussion is the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), approved by the European Commission on 25 June 2025.
Athens Sees Mitsotakis’ Ankara Visit as Step Toward De-escalation
Despite the positive tone, officials at the Maximos Mansion are careful to avoid triumphalism.
Greece Bets on AI to Unify Air and Missile Defense Architecture
Beyond its immediate operational benefits, the Achilles’ Shield represents a broader technological shift for the Greek Armed Forces, which are seeking to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into their command-and-control architecture.