Shipping contributes approximately 7-8% to Greek GDP, while foreign exchange inflows from the sector consistently exceed 15 billion euros per annum

Time and again, shipping has proven its ability to navigate even the most troubled waters responsibly. And it will continue to do so

The challenge now is to link these four roles more organically, thereby ensuring that shipping is no longer viewed as an isolated ecosystem, but rather as the very core of the nation's international presence

Ships may be becoming increasingly complex, automated, and energy-efficient, but the long-term safety and sustainability of the energy transition in shipping will ultimately depend on the industry's ability to produce seafarers who can understand, manage, and respond effectively to increasingly complex operational systems under real-world operating conditions.

European Shipowners have repeatedly called for the €9 billion generated by the shipping industry through the EU ETS to be reinvested in producing clean fuels within Europe and making them available across the continent.

The Greece-China partnership lies at the heart of developments.

Greek shipping is being called upon to play a leading role in this transition, leveraging its vast experience and deep expertise. The challenge posed by the green transition isn’t only environmental—it is fundamentally economic, too

Greece’s proposed tourism spatial planning framework has triggered disputes over destination capacity limits, short-term rentals and development rules, as industry groups call for more flexible, data-driven policies.

A pilot program using smart cameras and digital enforcement tools has already issued thousands of traffic violation notices, as authorities aim to improve road safety and streamline traffic policing

A new labor ministry provision grants equal insurance and pension rights to specific public healthcare and ambulance service employees, correcting a long-standing disparity affecting workers hired before 2011.

Passengers traveling without a valid ticket in Athens and Thessaloniki now face significantly higher penalties, while a new provision offers reduced fines for those who purchase a monthly travel pass.

Addressing the UN Security Council, Greece voiced concern over damage to diplomatic facilities in Kyiv and called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire as civilian casualties continue to rise.

Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blast as fire crews searched the facility for possible additional victims

EU intellectual property appeals body upholds cancellation of disputed tourism trademark following coordinated legal challenge by Athens

An Alco poll puts New Democracy first at 23.5%, with Alexis Tsipras' Greek Left Alliance, EL.A.S., second at 12.8%. PASOK and Maria Karystianou's Hope for Democracy are locked in a near tie for third as the new parties reshape the opposition map.

Le Pen and Erdogan feed each other without affection. Erdogan pressures Europe; Le Pen gains an exhibit. Le Pen weakens Europe; Erdogan gains space

The partnership, ‘Project Trident, is based at the west Attica port of Elefsina; the aim is to create a regional naval industrial hub that supports NATO operations, defense manufacturing and advanced maritime infrastructure

A new study suggests blood biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s disease could identify early cognitive changes decades before dementia develops, though experts caution against widespread screening in healthy populations

Greek authorities say a 27-year-old suspect used fake job ads and fraudulent Airbnb-style rentals to scam dozens of victims, with at least 94 cases already identified.