By Dr Marina Papaioannou, DNV Regional Maritime Academies Manager Shipping has always been an industry of endurance, built on discipline and hierarchy. Qualities that have sustained the industry and global…
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Mercy Ships and Madagascar Celebrate the Conclusion of a Successful Field Service with Plans to Continue Next Year
Over the course of its hospital ship’s previous visits, Mercy Ships has worked with the Malagasy government to provide over 7,770 surgical procedures and over 57,930 dental procedures ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar,…
By James Brewer A self-described “poor householder” who was a carpenter and millwright in a Dutch village patented an invention in 1593 which changed the dynamics of international shipping. His…
The IMO Assembly has elected the following Member States to serve on three categories of the IMO Council. Category (a): 10 States with the largest interest in providing international shipping…
A delightful stroll down Váci Utca, Budapest’s most central and vibrant pedestrian street
by Arietta Pouliou* 10 stops and experiences along the 18th-century boulevard that grew into the bustling heart of the “Queen of the Danube.” Charming and grand, regal yet warm, Hungary’s…
Greece’s renowned tourism excellence took centre stage as the Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted a celebration at the V&A East Storehouse in London London, 6th November 2025: On Tuesday 4th…
Historic Convention in Lyon: Costis Frangoulis — The First Non-American President of the International Propeller Club
The 98th International Convention of the International Propeller Club, hosted in Lyon, France, from 13 to 15 October 2025, was successfully concluded, gathering wide participation from members and representatives across…
“The strength of Greece-US trade, energy and maritime relations (i.e. shipyards, ports, LNG and energy) can make our country an energy hub for America,” said the Minister of Shipping and…
V. Kikilias: “Our cooperation with the United States in shipping and shipyards will take on strategic dimensions”
“Our cooperation with the United States in shipping and shipyards will take on strategic dimensions,” said the Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, in an interview he gave…
Maritime Cyprus 2025 opens with global leaders calling for unity, innovation and a sustainable future for shipping
Opening day highlights policy announcements, regional cooperation and shipowner dialogue as Cyprus reaffirms its position as a leading global maritime center. CYPRUS, Monday, October 06, 2025: The Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference opened today…
Last weekend my 19th century Chian and Constantinople ancestors drew me to London!
By George Bonanos Everything started last April when I received an invitation to a private ‘Families Open Day’ at The Hellenic Enclosure, at West Norwood Cemetery. In reality, it was anything but…
Chapter Earth Meeting Highlights Best Practices in Climate Action and Destination Transformation
The 10th non-hybrid meeting of Chapter Earth, the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) climate action working group, took place in Athlone, Ireland, bringing together national tourism representatives to accelerate climate action…
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by Maria Chachali, Bureau Veritas Hellas I&F General Manager In recent times, the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) sector has been in the spotlight multiple times, as it has been…
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Today August 9th – with the 2025 Full Sturgeon Moon gracing and illuminating the skies just before the Perseid meteor shower, we were fortunate to attend in the morning yet another…
INTERCARGO’s Technical Committee chairman Dimitris Monioudis addresses UCL audience on the association’s functions.
This speech, part of UCL’s annual guest lectures, was delivered last Wednesday noon the 30th of July by Dimitris Monioudis who is R&K’s CEO, Chairman of INTERCARGO’s very influential Technical…
40 international UCL students of Dr. Evangelos Markopoulos, studying International Business Development and Strategic Management modules attended this annual visit on the 25th of July 2025, at the headquarters of…
Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba, questions John Faraclas on the Cruise levi, the Migrants issue, Libya in its entirety, EEZ’S as well as the 91+ Citizens Declaration to save Greece.
Further to our live interview last month with at vergina TV, today we responded to Christina Tsorba’s questions on: Viewers can listen to this live interview here below: We look…
Further to our last… Wave after wave of drones descends on Kyiv, not for the first time. And in effect the assault is “waved through” by the so-called international community.…
Clapcich reflects on finishing fourth with Team Malizia in the Course des Caps after 6 days, 6 hours, 4 minutes, and 26 seconds of racing around Britain and Ireland IN…
Royal Academy Summer Show 2025 – fine art from feathers, matchboxes and more united with dialogue
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Award-winning Middle East writer and multimedia journalist Iason Athanasiadis explores Donald Trump’s Gaza vision through the lens of 21st-century trade wars and the global race to control the world’s most…



