Costamare donation to fund renovation of building at Evangelismos hospital
A building at Athens’ Evangelismos Hospital is set to undergo major renovation following an €11 million donation from shipping company Costamare.
Shipbuilding industry ready for fleet renewal
The Greek shipbuilding industry is ready to contribute to the renewal of the coastal shipping fleet, provided that there is the corresponding institutional and financial support at national and European level, the president and CEO of ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group, Panos Xenokostas said on Thursday, speaking at The Economist’s maritime conference.
Greek air shield extends to Bulgaria
Greece will extend air and missile defense coverage to neighboring Bulgaria by activating Patriot systems and deploying two F-16 fighter jets that will remain within Greek territory, a move officials say underscores Athens’ strategic role in security across Southeastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
NY shipping forum on Monday
Capital Link will hold its 20th Annual International Shipping Forum on Monday, at the Metropolitan Club in New York. It features Greek Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias and US Department of Energy Special Envoy for Global Energy Integration Joshua Volz. Visit www.capitallink.com.
Major food and beverage industry event in Athens
FoodExport, the largest food and beverage exhibition in Southeastern Europe, will take place March 14-16, at the Metropolitan Expo center, by Athens International Airport, alongside wine and spirits fair Oenotelia. Go to foodexpo.gr/en.
Half of Greeks fault compatriots’ morals
Nearly half of Greeks view their fellow citizens’ morality negatively, placing Greece fourth globally among countries most skeptical of their compatriots’ ethics, according to a Pew Research Center survey released this year.
Cyprus last for women in management
New figures from Eurostat indicate that Cyprus has the lowest proportion of women in management roles among European Union countries.
Cyprus leader dismisses Turkish objections
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday that Turkey’s reactions to Cyprus receiving security assistance amid Middle East tensions are of no concern to his government. “Turkey’s reactions don’t concern me – what Turkey says or what Turkey does. Our primary concern, our highest priority, is the security of our country and the Cypriot people. Nothing…
Minister highlights significance of Chevron energy deals
Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou, speaking during a parliamentary committee discussion on the ratification of four agreements between Greece and the companies Chevron Greece Holdings and Helleniq Upstream for the concession of hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation rights in southern Crete and the southern Peloponnese, said the deals could strengthen Greece’s role in the energy…
Migrant surge this week
Nearly 1,000 migrants reached the island of Crete and the remote island of Gavdos within 48 hours this week, arriving from Libya in what authorities describe as a significant surge in crossings.