Category Archives: Greece

Press Releases & News from Greece distributed via EuropaWire

European Investment Bank Supports Greece in Developing Large-Scale Energy Autonomy Programme for Military Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is supporting Greece’s Ministry of National Defence in developing a comprehensive investment programme to enhance energy autonomy across key military installations. Covering around 40 high-consumption sites, the initiative aims to significantly reduce energy usage … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Backs Greece and OSY in Preparing Energy and Charging Infrastructure for Athens Electric Bus Fleet

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Advisory team is working with Greece’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OSY S.A. to prepare a major investment programme supporting the energy needs of Athens’ expanding electric bus fleet. As the number of … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall confirms successful halfway milestone for MARTE program strengthening Europe’s defence innovation and autonomy

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced that the MARTE project, funded by the European Defence Fund, has reached its halfway milestone, demonstrating substantial progress in developing Europe’s future main battle tank system. The initiative, involving eleven European countries and led by … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Integrated Nord Pool Power Futures Market Strengthening Energy Trading Across Nordic and Baltic Regions

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures in the Nordic and Baltic regions, successfully migrating 100 percent of open interest from Nasdaq Clearing to its own clearing system. The new platform enables trading and clearing of power … Read the full press release

Eviden Becomes Launch Partner for AWS European Sovereign Cloud with External Key Management Security Solution

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, the cybersecurity and digital technology brand of the Atos Group, has become a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new cloud infrastructure designed specifically for organizations operating under European regulatory frameworks. Eviden is contributing … Read the full press release

Europe’s Strategic Autonomy Drive Is Giving Rise to a New Defense-Tech Vanguard

Europe’s push for strategic autonomy is accelerating defense-tech innovation across the continent Emerging AI, robotics and autonomous systems firms are entering mainstream procurement frameworks Software-defined warfare and secure digital ecosystems are reshaping military capability Cross-border partnerships and NATO-aligned integration are … Read the full press release

EYEONIX Expands U.S. and European Security Footprint Through Samsung and Defense Partnerships

COMMAND platform presented by Samsung to U.S. federal stakeholders EYEONIX expands collaboration with Samsung in secure mobility New R&D Center launched in Greece DHS-supported deployment to Hellenic Police Strategic space and defense partnership with Terran Orbital (NEWS) ATHENS, 3-Mar-2026 — … Read the full press release

Samsung Electronics America selected EYEONIX’s COMMAND for Presentation in the United States

(IN BRIEF) Samsung Electronics America featured EYEONIX Global Inc., the U.S. affiliate of Greece-based EYEONIX S.A., during its U.S. Unpack Day at the Samsung Connected Experience Center in Washington, D.C., where the companies presented the COMMAND platform to selected U.S. … Read the full press release

Eviden Deploys SkyMon Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System for EETT EOS Monitoring Station in Greece

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has successfully deployed its SkyMon satellite spectrum monitoring solution for the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission, creating the EOS Satellite Monitoring Station dedicated to supervising satellite communication frequencies in Greece. The project, financed through European and national … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat CNES Thales Alenia Space and Safran Launch Joint Program to Develop Optical Communications for Hellas Sat 5

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat has signed a cooperation agreement with CNES, Thales Alenia Space and Safran to develop a laser-based optical communications system for the Hellas Sat 5 geostationary satellite and a corresponding ground station in Cyprus. The project will … Read the full press release

New Cross Border Model Enhances Efficiency Transparency and Infrastructure Linking Global Investors to the Greek Stock Market

(IN BRIEF) SIX and Piraeus Bank have partnered to launch a new cross-border access model that improves how international institutional investors connect to the Greek equity market by integrating SIX’s global infrastructure with Piraeus Bank’s local expertise. The framework introduces … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €30 Million Financing to Support Thessaloniki’s Climate Neutrality and Urban Transformation Agenda

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €30 million in financing for Thessaloniki to implement its 2025–2030 investment programme and advance its Climate Neutrality Plan. The funding will support sustainable mobility, energy-efficient municipal infrastructure, upgraded public spaces, and resilience-focused … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Professional ETFplus Segment to Expand Regulated Access to Crypto-Linked Products in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched a new professional segment on ETFplus that allows institutional investors in Italy to trade crypto-linked exchange-traded products within a transparent, competitive, and regulated framework building on its existing offering of over 100 crypto-linked instruments in … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Record-Breaking 2026 IPOready Programme to Prepare Europe’s High-Growth Companies for Public Markets

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched the 2026 edition of IPOready, Europe’s largest pre-IPO programme, welcoming a record cohort of more than 160 companies from 22 countries. The programme continues to attract high-growth start-ups, scale-ups, and unicorns, with strong representation from … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Expands Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling Deployment on Greece’s Patras–Pyrgos Motorway

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract extension by Olympia Odos to deploy and maintain its Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system on the new 65-kilometre Patras–Pyrgos section of Greece’s A5 motorway. The project includes the installation of 14 … Read the full press release

METLEN Expands Industrial Defense Footprint with KNDS Agreement for Next Generation Leopard Platform

(IN BRIEF) METLEN, acting through its M Technologies Sector, has signed a multi-year agreement with KNDS Deutschland to manufacture 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8 main battle tank. Production will take place at the company’s Defence Hub in Volos through … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Sells Half of Greek Wind and Solar Portfolio to Asterion While Retaining Operational Control

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has sold a 50 percent stake in its 424 MW wind and solar portfolio in Greece to Asterion Industrial Partners in a transaction valuing the assets at €508 million. The company retains the remaining 50 percent, continues … Read the full press release

Vodafone accelerates resilience strategy after European blackout, reinforcing more than 10,000 critical sites with AI-optimised backup power

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched the Enhanced Power programme to improve telecom resilience across Europe and Africa, combining AI-driven power-management technology with expanded backup capabilities at more than 10,000 critical mobile infrastructure sites. The initiative was accelerated after a major … Read the full press release

METLEN Secures Funding to Build 60 MW of Solar Power Capacity Across Sardegna and Piemonte in Italy

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has secured €65 million in financing to build two large-scale solar parks — Porto Torres in Sardegna and Casale Monferrato in Piemonte — totaling 60 MW of capacity. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, the … Read the full press release

Hellenic Ministry of National Defence Inaugurates METLEN’s Landmark Bioclimatic Façade Symbolizing Modernization and National Pride

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has completed and inaugurated the new bioclimatic façade of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence at the “Papagos” military camp in Athens, designed by artist and professor Kostas Varotsos. The 13,500 m² façade, constructed with Greek aluminum … Read the full press release