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George Prokopiou: His ships defy the missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, as Onassis & Niarchos once did, writes the Wall Street Journal
In a feature on the Greek shipowner, the Wall Street Journal describes one of the boldest moves of his career, as his ships are among the very few sailing through the Strait of Hormuz
Oil: Explosive weekly surge of 35% in US crude and 28% in Brent amid crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
The escalation of the US–Iran war sent oil prices soaring, with WTI recording its biggest weekly rise since 1983 and Brent its largest since 2020
Strait of Hormuz: How China, India and Russia are shaping the new energy equation and oil prices
The conflict in the Persian Gulf is bringing the role of Russia into the spotlight as an alternative energy supplier for Asia’s energy-dependent economies. According to JMIC, the Strait of Hormuz is now almost closed to shipping
Yannis Kotzias: Oil stocks for temporary crises are usually sufficient for about 60-90 days of consumption
The analysis of the co-founder of Xclusiv Shipbrokers, Yannis Kotzias, on the risks in the Straits of Hormuz, the impact on shipping and the potential disruption of the global energy market
The crisis in the Middle East affects 21% of global air cargo flows
Airspace closures and flight reroutings are creating pressure on global supply chains – The region’s role as an international transport hub is decisive
Research: Yet, we are a country of property owners (not renters)
In Greece, there are 7.3 million registered real estate properties, 70% of which are used for owner-occupation - Renters are estimated at around 800,000, while rising prices and limited availability of housing drive burdensome rent increases
Eurostat: Unemployment in the Eurozone falls to a historic low, down to 6.1% in January
The eurozone economy grew faster than forecast at the end of 2025, while Spain’s strong performance and Germany’s return to growth are supporting the labor market
The nightmare of the energy crisis returns: How gasoline and diesel prices are shaping up in the Greek market
Tensions in the Middle East are sending international oil and natural gas prices soaring – Wholesale electricity prices signal steep power bills from April – Concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and possible increases in fuel and electricity costs in the coming weeks
