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The Greek Fiscal Council recognises that the taxation torrent cannot be withstood, and it is recommending corrective measures to redistribute the tax burden

Could football make the world a better place? Some of the sharpest minds of our time not share this belief but also invest to it. The Harvard Conference in Boston and the steady presence of Olympiacos to the think tank provides a good opportunity to open this discussion

Following Vangelis Marinakis’ decision, Olympiacos and Harvard continue their close cooperation aiming at social service

There is a political unwillingness to stop certain Athenian neighbourhoods from living the fear of violence, and to help drug users and not abandon them in the middle of the street, like human refuse

The defence ministry remains, even in these days of bankruptcy, a bastion of non-transparency and a field for cunning middlemen

'Greece has the largest Merchant Marine fleet internationally, with 20 percent of the global fleet and 50 percent of the European fleet, in terms of capacity, belonging to Greek shipping companies,' the PM said

50 years of "Posidonia"- Special historic anniversary edition "TO VIMA" "Oikonomikos Tahidromos"

By Yannis Marinos As it turns out, 1997 did not begin in the most propitious manner for the government of Mr. Simitis. One had a shipwreck with dead people, flooding with dead people, and missiles in Cyprus that triggered Turkish threats of war, which would bring who knows how many dead, regardless of the outcome. […]

Following the end of WWII, over a period of eight years, 24 successive cabinets failed to adopt measures for the revival of the Greek registry and its development into a productive entity that would benefit the Greek economy. This perspective was highlighted by the government of Alexandros Papagos, whose victory in November 1952 elections set […]

Published on A Centennial Voyage: The History of the Union of Greek Shipowners, 1916-2016 by maritime historian and founder of the Greek Shipping Miracle (www.greekshippingmiracle.org) online maritime museum, George M. Foustanos “There is nothing more unfair than blaming the admittedly great problems that we are all experiencing on this or that class of Greek entrepreneurs. […]

First established in 1916, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) represents Greek-owned vessels over 3,000 gt under Greek and other European and third country flags. Greek shipowners are primarily active in the bulk / tramp sector (i.e. bulk carriers, tankers, LNG / LPG carriers) and have a growing presence in liner trades through containerships which […]

The transition from the 20th to the 21st century has been sealed by both the global opening, not only maritime, economy and the entry of new big «players» into the world chessboard. This has happened so strongly after the fall and/or transformation of political systems that have reformed international balance, such as the transition from […]

This text appeared in Naftika Chronika on 1128/997 on June 1, 1982, p. 41 With the impressive participation of 600 exhibitors from 46 countries Posidonia ’82 takes place, which is the biggest, in terms of the number of exhibitors, shipping exhibition in the world. Having as their main objective to be a direct form of […]

By Kostas Antonopoulos Excerpt from the text of Costas Antonopoulos «And the historical road continues», «Naftika Chronika», issue 710/467, 1.1.1965. Ship crews: the psychic bond Everyone acknowledges the contribution of Greek seamen to the creation and development of Greek Shipping. It has been valuable. There has been a constant close psychological and professional cooperation between shipowners […]

By Andreas G. Laimos (Naftika Chronika 1033/792, 15 June 1978, p. 14.) During a crisis that has already lasted three years, with half of the ships superannuated, shipping receipts reached one and a half billion US dollars. The foreign press, in order to depict the dynamism of our Merchant Marine, highlights the importance of Posidonia […]

Naftika Chronika June 1, 1976 The Posidonia have been established. A Marine Exhibition of global impact. The participation of both countries and exhibitors has been constantly increasing. The good results of previous events guarantee the success of Posidonia ’76. The Exhibition contributes positively to the promotion of Greek Shipping. This year more than 400 exhibitors […]

Statement by Mr. Theodoros Vokos, Executive Director of Posidonia Exhibitions SA

In 2019 «Posidonia» will celebrate the first half century of its history. It is about the offer of the people who -on time and with open mind- struggled during historical times and with vision and consistency managed to built during them on an international level. Therefore, «Posidonia» is now an institution started as a pioneering […]

Excerpt of the conclusions of the 2013 report: The contribution of ocean-going shipping to the greek economy: Performance and Outlook

In 1939 began the severest conflict in history. By 1940, the war hit Greece as well. The country resisted by all means achieving the first victories of the free world. But, a few months later Greece, such as the rest of Europe, had been defeated. Only a few used to believe back then that there […]