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Shipping at crossroads: Opportunities and pitfalls from the US-EU agreement
Increased profits for LNG and tankers, more tonnage as distances increase and the role of geopolitics: How a seemingly positive deal also hides long-term risks for shipping
Housing: Study overturns debate on shortage – “Airbnbs aren’t to blame, the 2.2 million unoccupied homes are”
According to the findings of the Athens University of Economics and Business, residences available exclusively for short-term rentals constitute only 0.4% of the total housing stock - What the market data say
Piraeus stays in Europe’s top 5 ports – Rotterdam leads
With 4.9% growth in the first half of 2025, the port of Piraeus is resisting the pressures and claiming a strategic role in the EU supply chain
Electric scooters: The €25,000 “beast” with supercar performance has arrived
British company Bo has unveiled The Turbo, the world's fastest electric scooter, capable of 160 km/h, with innovative technology and a range of 240 km.
US–EU agreement on 15% tariffs: Disaster averted – Why many see it as a one-sided compromise
The agreement averts a trade war, includes $600 billion in investments and $750 billion in US energy purchases, but also establishes a baseline 15% tariff on European goods – A blow to the auto industry and a rise in import costs – First reaction from the markets
Rent: Eviction without court, but with guarantees – What changes in lease expirations
A new process starting in 2026 offers relief for landlords and six-month protection for tenants – Everything you need to know about the “Order for Property Restitution” – A step-by-step guide from POMIDA
