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Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba assisted by Theodora Apota questions John Faraclas on the Geopolitical issues affecting Greece just before the summer break: – The Wars in Ukraine and the Middle…
 RMT has called for Crown Estate profits to be used to secure decent contracts, pay and working conditions for offshore workers. In its annual report, Crown Estate profits have…
The renewal of the Panama merchant fleet is one of the quality objectives of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), which is why the entry of vessels under 15 years of…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, July 22, 2024 Princely couple participate in special Tour de France return to Principality Monaco was abuzz as it hosted the grand start of the final…
Good Morning Monaco Saturday, July 20, 2024 Guarding tradition and caring for its workforce take pride of place at SBM Hotel and casino operator Société de bains de mer works in a…
A Half Century of Occupation is Unacceptable Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos, a native son of Paphos, Cyprus, has issued a statement on the 50th dark anniversary of the illegal…
Leading marine NGO Seas At Risk warmly welcomes European Commission President-designate Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to an Ocean Pact, announced today [18 July] during the presentation of her Political Guidelines (1)…
The IMO Council met for its 132nd session from 8 to 12 July 2024 at IMO headquarters in London. The session was chaired by Mr. Victor Jimenez Fernandez of Spain,…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, July 18, 2024 Monegasque delegation visits Athens, strengthens ties In an effort to promote Monaco abroad, the ‘Attractiveness Unit’, accompanied by a Monegasque… New disability priority…
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas live on the latest international geopolitical and other issues
Once again we were privileged to be live on Vergina TV with Christina Tsorba responding on: The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the consequences and what will come out if…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Inflation figures released this morning show the Consumer Prices Index holding at 2% for the second month in succession. The headline figure…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Prince Albert expresses solidarity with US after assassination attempt on Trump HSH Prince Albert wrote to US President Joe Biden following the assassination…
by Amelia Rocos* In the dynamic and unpredictable world of shipping, ancient philosophies continue to provide timeless and profound guidance. Rooted in the heart of Athens and China’s Yellow River…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has struggled to gain ground, opening lower in early trade as investors assess the struggles in the retail…
Trump’s platform won’t support dollar’s global reserve currency role By Mark Sobel The Republican convention platform to ‘Make America Great Again’ with ‘a return to common sense’ is out, with…
INTERCARGO joins shipping industry in calls for IMO to amend flaws in the Carbon Intensity Index
With discussions regarding the IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) Carbon Intensity Index (CII) due to recommence at their Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82 meeting in September, INTERCARGO, the association of…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, July 11, 2024 L’Abysse Monte-Carlo: A new culinary gem inaugurated in Hôtel Hermitage Yannick Alléno’s latest venture, L’Abysse Monte-Carlo, was officially inaugurated at the Hôtel Hermitage……
Steamship Mutual has issued London Circular L.446 and Europe Circular E.101 setting out details of the European Union’s 14th Package of sanctions targeting Russia. View London Circular View Europe Circular
Captain Ian Finley selected as the recipient of the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2023. Captain Ian Finley, Permanent Representative of the Cook Islands to IMO, has been selected as…
Viewers can find below a reaction from UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Rhett Hatcher on the announcement of Mike Kane MP as the new maritime minister: “I congratulate Mike Kane…
Seafarers Psychologically Impacted by Ukrainian Conscription Law, Says Maritime Mental Health Expert
The recent introduction of the new Ukrainian conscription law has sparked significant controversy and mixed reactions among Ukrainians. This law, seen as a response to the substantial military pressures Ukraine…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has opened on the front foot, taking cues from unruffled markets in the US despite a continued lack…
Three tussles facing the incipient French government By David Marsh and Taylor Pearce An incipient French government set to emerge in coming weeks amid political fragmentation and decision-making paralysis will…
9th July 2024 As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, we, as unions representing merchant seafarers across several NATO member states, urge the alliance and its members to recognise the vital…