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Greek owner JHI Steamship orders up to three tankers worth $225m in South Korea
Greek shipowner John Inglessis is breaking with tradition by ordering newbuildings outside Japan. Inglessis-led JHI Steamship is said to have ordered up to three aframax crude carriers in South Korea. Industry sources said the owner is close to...
Shipping Firm OceanPal Adds AI Arm With $120M PIPE Deal, Eyes 10% of NEAR Supply
OceanPal Inc. (OP), a shipping company best known for transporting dry bulk and petroleum products, said it plans to pivot into artificial intelligence infrastructure by building confidential AI cloud services on the Near Protocol blockchain. The...
Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security
Greece and Saudi Arabia forge a strategic alliance linking energy, technology and security As business leaders gather in Riyadh this week for the Saudi-Greek Business Council, the timing could not be more fitting to reflect on one of the Eastern...
Quality Push Redefines Olive Oil Production in Montenegro
Summary Montenegro is experiencing a new era in olive oil production driven by a focus on quality, with investments in modern equipment and collaboration with other countries. The industry is expanding cultivation, preserving...
How countries failed to steer shipping to net zero, and where they go next
Negotiators from across the world met in London this month at the UN shipping agency’s headquarters to adopt landmark rules to reduce the sector’s carbon emissions. Though the rules had been agreed on in April, the meeting at the International...
Here's What Skipping Breakfast Does to Your Energy, Mood, and Health
Key Takeaways Low energy and sluggishness are common short-term consequences when your body lacks morning fuel. Regularly missing breakfast is linked to disrupted circadian rhythms, nutrient deficiencies, and a higher risk of heart disease. A...
International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development kicks off in Skopje: reliance on single supplier is risk of past
The three-day International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (IFESD-14), with the theme From Goals to Action: Powering the Future with Sustainable Energy, gathered more than 500 participants from more than 70 countries, including...
Greece Ranks Last in EU for Service Exports Outside the Union with 3.3% Share
Greece ranks last in EU for service exports outside the union. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece ranks last among EU member states in exports of services to countries outside the European Union, holding a modest 3.3 percent share, according to the...
SEE IT: 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' shadow cast rehearses for Athens performance
The marquee at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Ga. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.Andrew Shearer/Athens Banner-HeraldThe shadow cast for DanceFX's production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" rehearses at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Ga. on Monday, Oct. 27,...
Who's on my ballot in Greece? Election 2025 candidates
This year, Greece residents will cast their ballots for four town positions, two state Supreme Court judgeships and a Family Court judge. To help inform your vote, we sent brief questionnaires through the party chairpersons to all candidates in...
BUNKER JOBS: Trading Firm Seeks Bunker Trader in London, Athens or Dubai
Synthesis Recruitment is seeking candidates for the role. Image Credit: Synthesis Recruitment An international marine fuel trading firm is seeking to hire an experienced bunker trader in London, Athens or Dubai. The company is looking for...
Seeing God in the code: Greek-American Google engineer argues faith is essential to the age of artificial intelligence ahead of Boston Conference
Yiannis Papakonstantinou, a senior engineer at Google Cloud and a member of the company’s top technical leadership, refuses to treat spirituality as an outdated concern. In his view, technology is moving humanity into a new era in which the...
Energy Minister: Vertical Gas Corridor Will Help Bulgaria Maintain Role of Regional Gas Hub
With the construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor, Bulgaria maintains its role as a reliable supplier and gas hub in the Southeastern region, said Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov on Tuesday during his visit to the Nova Provadia compressor station,...
‘The Unconquered Spirit: Greece’s Pivotal Role in World War II’ Captivates at HCC
ASTORIA – ‘The Unconquered Spirit: Greece’s Pivotal Role in World War II’, an immersive cultural experience, unfolded on October 26 at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria, captivating over 100 guests with a fusion of history, music, and...
How the Early Church Engineered an Information Revolution through the Codex
The Codex Abdullahi Hamza Christians tend to picture the early Church as a scattered network of persecuted zealots, huddled in catacombs, whispering about a returning Messiah. And they were. But that’s only the first chapter. What happened next...
Public invited to meeting for redevelopment project in downtown Athens
Athens-Clarke County is hosting an open house on Wednesday to provide information on a redevelopment project planned for 295 East Dougherty Street property. The open house is from 3-7 p.m. in the Foundry at Hotel Abacus, 295 E. Dougherty Street....
Bulgaria to Complete Vertical Gas Corridor by 2026, Energy Minister Confirms
Bulgaria’s section of the Vertical Gas Corridor is progressing according to plan and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced. He underlined that the project is key to maintaining Bulgaria’s role as...
Greece named Guest of Honour at SIBF 2025
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), this year’s edition celebrates Greece’s enduring contribution to global thought, philosophy, and art. Focusing on cultural exchange and creative dialogue, the Greek Pavilion will feature more than 600...
For India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor to succeed, Delhi must invest more in Greece and Cyprus
It was perhaps the central achievement of the G20 Summit in New Delhi hosted in 2023. On September 10, 2023, India, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy, and the United States signed a memorandum of...
Energy minister in Bucharest: Moldova enters winter with over 90% of gas needs secured
The Republic of Moldova enters winter 2025-2026 with over 90% of its gas needs already secured, thanks to proactive policies of source diversification, safety storage, and regional cooperation. Our country has diversified supply sources,...