(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €2.2 billion in financing to Greece, focusing on boosting energy resilience, supporting business growth, and enhancing disaster preparedness. Key projects included solar parks, grid upgrades, and disaster management infrastructure, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged battery storage, Business Growth, civil protection, climate adaptation, Decarbonisation Fund, DEPA Commercial, disaster management, disaster preparedness, economic development, EIB Group, EIF, energy supply, EU, financing, firefighting aircraft, Greece, grid upgrades, HEDNO, investment multiplier, Kostis Hatzidakis, partnership, photovoltaics, PPC Renewables, renewable energy, renewable energy projects, small and medium-sized enterprises, SME Support, solar parks, strategic financing, sustainability, sustainable development, Yannis Tsakiris, €2.2 billion
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Highways, along with its Greek partners Avax, Aktor, and GEK Terna, has introduced its innovative predictive maintenance system to four tunnels on the Patras Bypass as part of a broader initiative to implement this technology across the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, Aktor, Avax, battery life, equipment failure reduction, ES Systems, Ex Machina, fans, GEK Terna, Greece, infrastructure management, IoT, maintenance innovation, maintenance response times, Olympia Odos, partnership, Patras Bypass, predictive maintenance, pumps, Smart Tunnels, sustainability, technology in highway operations, tunnel equipment, tunnel operations, VINCI Highways
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory support to five Greek regions to facilitate their transition from lignite-based energy production to sustainable, renewable energy sources. Through a €2.75 million technical assistance fund, the EIB aims to promote … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aegean Islands, bioeconomy, blue economy, Crete, EIB, energy transition, EU, EU climate goals, European Green Deal, European Investment Bank, Greece, green transition, InvestEU, Just Transition Mechanism, lignite phase-out, Megalopolis, partnership, renewable energy, reskilling, SEIP, sustainability, sustainable development, Western Macedonia, Yannis Tsakiris
(IN BRIEF) METLEN and HSGME have launched a partnership to improve raw material supply security for Aluminium of Greece, focusing on sustainable mining practices and advanced technologies like AI to optimize exploration. The collaboration will promote local economic growth, responsible … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged AI in mining, alumina, ALUMINIUM of GREECE, Bauxite, critical minerals, economic growth, environmental protection, European Union, Gallium, Greece, Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration, METLEN Energy & Metals, partnership, raw materials, strategic partnership, sustainability, sustainable development, technological innovation
(IN BRIEF) Alterric, a major renewable energy producer, has partnered with the Nordex Group to install nine N175/6.X wind turbines at the 56 MW Chalkidiki wind farm in northern Greece. This project marks the first use of Nordex’s N175/6.X turbines … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece has joined the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) as a full member. This partnership will allow IPTO to contribute to ENCS’s cybersecurity strategies and benefit from its expertise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Anjos Nijk, Cybersecurity, European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), Greece, Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), Nikos Raftopoulos, partnership, power grid, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Merck and Intel have launched a collaborative academic research initiative in Europe, bringing together eleven institutions from six countries. The program focuses on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make semiconductor manufacturing more sustainable, with research projects dedicated to … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven, Dr. Anja Jatsch, Germany, Greece, Intel, Merck, partnership, Sanjay Natarajan, Semiconductor Manufacturing, sustainability, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Greece has linked Crete to the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) subsea cable system via a new landing station in Tympaki, creating a new route for data traffic that strengthens connectivity and resilience on the island. Part of a broader … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged connectivity, Crete, Greece, INDIA, India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) Subsea Cable Landing, partnership, sustainability, UK, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) GTT has entered into a technical services contract with Maran Tankers, part of the Angelicoussis Group, to support its upcoming fleet of eight LNG dual-fuel Suezmax vessels, which were ordered in 2023 from New Times Shipyard in China. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Angelicoussis Group, Greece, GTT, Jean-Baptiste Choimet, LNG Dual-Fuel Suezmax Fleet Support, Maran Tankers, Maritime Operations, Mark Pearson, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp has partnered with TITAN Group to advance one of Europe’s largest carbon capture initiatives, the IFESTOS project, which focuses on modernizing the Kamari cement plant in Greece. The collaboration will integrate advanced oxyfuel technology, enabling the facility … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Carbon Capture Project, Christian Myland, Dr. Cetin Nazikkol, Greece, IFESTOS project, Marcel Cobuz, partnership, sustainability, ThyssenKrupp, TITAN Group
(IN BRIEF) Apollo Global Management has purchased a non-controlling stake in bp Pipelines TAP Limited, which holds bp’s 20% share in the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), for approximately $1 billion. While bp remains the controlling shareholder, this partnership allows bp … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, United Kingdom
Tagged Apollo Global Management, BP, bp Pipelines TAP Limited, energy infrastructure, energy transition, Europe, Gas Projects, Greece, Italy, Leslie Mapondera, low-carbon energy, natural gas, Shah Deniz gas field, Skardon Baker, strategic partnership, TAP, Trans Adriatic Pipeline, William Lin
(IN BRIEF) Athens and Thessaloniki have ordered 89 FUSO eCanter electric trucks, equipped with advanced waste collection systems from KAOUSSIS, to enhance their urban waste management. These emission-free trucks are designed for efficient operations in narrow city streets and feature … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, eCanter Electric Trucks, eco-friendly, Florian Schulz, FUSO, Greece, KAOUSSIS, partnership, sustainability, waste collection
(IN BRIEF) Greece Now, a leading luxury magazine showcasing Greek culture, is featured as an exclusive insert in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s 2024 issue. Founded by Vivi Andritsou, Nicholas Papapavasiliou, and Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis, Greece Now serves as a cultural bridge … Read the full press release
Posted in Entertainment, Greece, Marketing, Media, Travel
Tagged ancient traditions, Arab audiences, Arab world, contemporary Greek art, culinary journeys, cultural ambassador, CULTURE, Greece, Greece Now, Greek excellence, Greek fashion designers, Greek luxury, Greek musicians, Harper's Bazaar Arabia, lifestyle, luxury accommodations, luxury enthusiasts, medical tourism, Nicholas Papapavasiliou, premier luxury magazine, travelers, Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis, Vivi Andritsou, world-class gastronomy
(IN BRIEF) Juwi GmbH has sold a 267 MW photovoltaic portfolio in Greece to Foresight and Mirova, marking the largest project in its history. Juwi will serve as the EPC and O&M contractor, with construction starting in August 2024. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Diomidis Dorkofikis, foresight, Greece, Helene Dimitracopoulos, Juwi GmbH, Mirova, partnership, PV Portfolio, Stephan Hansen, sustainability, Takis Sarris
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Greece’s four systemic banks—Alpha Bank, National Bank of Greece, Eurobank, and Piraeus—have introduced a €700 million guarantee programme to support mid-cap businesses. This initiative aims to facilitate €1.4 billion in new financing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Small Business
Tagged Alpha Bank, EIB, Eurobank, Greece, Mid-Caps, National Bank of Greece, Panagiotis Lymperopoulos, partnership, Piraeus, SMEs, sustainability, Theodore Tzouros, Vassilis Karamouzis, Yannis Emiris, Yannis Tsakiris
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €390 million loan to Greek energy supplier DEPA Commercial SA to build and operate solar-energy farms in Greece. This loan supports DEPA’s €500 million renewable energy investment plans, with new … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged DEPA Commercial, EIB, Greece, Ioannis Papadopoulos, Ioannis Tsakiris, Konstantinos Xifaras, Kostis Hatzidakis, Large-Scale Solar Projects, partnership, sustainability, Theodoros Skylakakis
(IN BRIEF) Schroders Greencoat has acquired a UK-based solar portfolio from METLEN Energy & Metals, strengthening its position as the largest manager of ground mount solar farms in the UK, with a total capacity of 1.9 GWp. The portfolio includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Greece, Lee Moscovitch, METLEN Energy & Metals, partnership, Schroders, Schroders Greencoat, solar energy, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) SGS has formed a partnership with Jetoil, a leading fuel retailer in Greece with 113 gas stations. Through this collaboration, SGS will implement its Fuel Quality Certification Program, known as the Seal of Quality, across all Jetoil stations. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is set to present its comprehensive range of marine equipment, solutions, and services at the upcoming Posidonia 2024 shipping exhibition in Athens, Greece. The company’s participation emphasizes its commitment to supporting sustainable shipping practices. Alfa Laval’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alfa Laval, Greece, Marine Solutions, partnership, Posidonia 2024, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Greek startups and SMEs in life sciences, healthcare, and sustainability sectors are set to receive a significant boost with the launch of a €200 million equity agreement managed by the EIF arm of the EIB Group. The agreement, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, EIF, Equity Fund, Greece, INNOVATION, Ioannis Tsakiris, life sciences, Marjut Falkstedt, Nikos Papathanasis, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
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