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Exarchus: Interest in FSRU in Alexandroupolis – Atlantic SEE’s LNG agreements in the final straight
Negotiations for 5 bcm/year with Eastern European countries by summer - Interview with Platts, S&P Global Energy
The Greek passport ranks 5th strongest in the world, surpassing the US, UK, Australia & Canada
The Henley study highlights the Greek passport as one of the strongest and most attractive in the world, placing it in the top five among 199 passports and 227 travel destinations
Papastavros: Drillship lease set for April – The Ionian Sea exploration is well planned for February 2027
The first seismic surveys south of the Peloponnese will follow "before the end of the year", Papastavrou added
Marinopoulos: The end of an era – From the dominance of consumption to the final exit
After the resounding loss of Famar and the collapse of Marinopoulos S.A., the family is gradually withdrawing from all known activities - The sale of Marinopoulos Coffee S.A. (Starbucks) closes the cycle - The only remnant is GAP Greece, which is in the process of consolidation, with the franchise contract expiring in 2028
Greek tourism: the three determinants for 2026 – At 21% total contribution to GDP last year
The first estimate by the BoE speaks of "further growth in 2026", due to the extension of the tourist season, the promotion of other forms of tourism and cruises, but at this stage the course of the sector is linked to developments in the Middle East