With celebratory participation and a quorum that exceeded the historic threshold of 2,392 authorized votes, HELMEPA’s 47th General Assembly successfully took place on Thursday 13 November 2025, hosted at the…
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2026 Posidonia CupWhere the Global Maritime Industry Sets Sail The Posidonia Cup returns with fair winds for its 12th edition on Friday 29 May 2026. To take place in the Home of…
Danae Bezantakou, CEO of Navigator Shipping Consultants, tells me that this remains the most important thing: what gets communicated when you meet someone’s gaze and hold it. It takes confidence…
V. Kikilias: “The reflection of the Greece-US agreements will be the reduction of the cost of living for Greeks”
“The Greece-US agreements are very good, very strong and send a message everywhere. We are primarily interested in the impact of the agreements being the reduction of the cost of…
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) held its Annual General Meeting and Semi-annual meetings at the Four Seasons Astir Palace in Athens on 3–4 November 2025, marking continued…
V. Kikilias at the meeting with the US Deputy Secretary of State: “We will cooperate based on our common interests and for the benefit of the average family”
The US Undersecretary of State for Economic Development, Energy and the Environment, Jacob Helberg, was met by the Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, in the context of…
Greece on a new trajectory: Presentation of the First Greek IoT Nanosatellite MICE-1
The informational event of Prisma Electronics SA was held with great success at the Grande Bretagne Hotel, on the occasion of the upcoming launch of the first Greek business (IoT)…
Last Saturday, November 1st, 2025, Chios Marine Club hosted with great success an event in honor of Mr. Theodoros Veniamis, in “Argentiko Mansion’s Estate” in the island of Chios, Greece.…
Global, sector-focused law firm has strengthened its market-leading shipping practice with the hire of Partner and Master Mariner Stephen Angove. Stephen has extensive experience investigating marine casualties and handling related…
Good Morning Monaco Friday, October 31, 2025 Princess Charlene supports Monaco’s young rugby players in Georgia On Wednesday, October 29th, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene travelled to Martkopi, Georgia, to…
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) is marking its 45th anniversary in 2025 with record membership, expanded global reach and a renewed focus on the industry’s future priorities.…
Today, we commemorate the 85th anniversary of “Oxi Day.” On this date in 1940, Greece issued a defiant “No” to the fascism of the Axis Powers, opting instead to state…
V. Kikilias: “Shipping needs international rules accepted by all and not punitive mechanisms”
Statement by the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, following the conclusion of the 2nd Extraordinary Session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization…
From the recent Casual Wednesday of members and friends of the Chios Marine Club at the heart of Piraeus’ Square …Kilometer – to paraphrase City of London’s Square Mile, at…
Eleni Skarveli* at ABTA Travel Convention 2025: Celebrating Insights, Inspiration, and the Spirit of Travel
Plenty of reasons to be cheerful — this year’s ABTA Travel Convention theme perfectly captured the energy and optimism that defines the tourism industry. My reason to be cheerful is simple:…
Honouring a 110 years old tradition: distilling the famous citrus spirits of Naxos island
by Arietta Pouliou The fourth generation of a family run business has elevated the production of citrus products to a true art form The world famous Greek islands that form…
“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…
Eliana Savvidi, General Counsel at InterMaritime Shipmanagement Ltd., has been recognised in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Greece & Cyprus 2025, a prestigious publication celebrating the region’s most influential and…
St. Gikas: “With the large participation, the sporting records and the international recognition, we succeeded in making the Archipelago heard loudly, bringing our islands closer together and offering a high-level…
The maritime and legal communities are proud to celebrate Mrs. Georgia Demetriou, Legal Director of OSM Thome, who has been recognised by The Legal 500 in its Powerlist 2025 as…
Dear Members, and potential Members, Get ready! The Adopt a ShipTM program, PROJECT CONNECT’s exceptional learning tool that teaches young students about the maritime world and life at sea embarks…
Meeting of LLOYD’s Representatives and Members of the Hellenic Committee of Lloyd’s Brokers Associates
A highly constructive meeting took place between the Members of the Hellenic Committee of Lloyd’s Brokers Associates in Greece and Ms. Diana Santin, Regional Manager MEDI – Country Manager Italy,…
Santorini of Wine and Vine: The portrait of an international oenological destination of distinction
by Arietta Pouliou Santorini of Wine and Vine: The portrait of an international oenological destination of distinction The varieties, the uniqueness of the Therian vineyard, and the sublime tasting experiences…
V. Kikilias from the Cyprus Shipping Summit: “We need a sustainable shipping industry – The relevant agreements must serve the energy transition in a realistic way”
“We need sustainable shipping, environmentally and economically. To do this, the relevant agreements must be adapted accordingly,” stressed the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vasilis Kikilias, speaking at the…
24-hour strike30 Sep 2025, GreeceVessel operations at ports including Piraeus, Eleusis, Aspropyrgos, Pachi, Revithoussa, Katakolon and Mykonos will be affected by a 24-strike by Panhellenic Labour Unions and Public Officers…



