TEXAN: 10 facts about the “recycling stations” controversy
TEXAN fires back at defamation claims with 10 hard-hitting facts about its Recycling Multi-Centers, alleging a coordinated smear campaign tied to rival bidders.
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AKTOR’s €300M bond issue 1.8x oversubscribed, priced at 7.87%
AKTOR’s €300M international bond was 1.8x oversubscribed at 7.87%, completing a €950M dual financing drive to fund €3B in investments by 2031.
DEI Fiber expands to 15 new areas in Athens and Thessaloniki
DEI Fiber expands to 15 new areas in Athens and Thessaloniki, offering ultra-fast fiber-optic internet at speeds up to 2.5 Gbps from just €17.90/month.
METLEN enters military vehicle production in Cyprus via strategic partnership
METLEN’s M Technologies and Cyprus-based HOUTRIS sign an exclusive deal to launch a joint venture and military vehicle production line under the EU’s SAFE program.
Plaisio Computers ranks 6th in Most Admired Companies 2026
Plaisio Computers ranks 6th in Fortune Greece’s Most Admired Companies 2026, marking its 10th appearance and remaining the only non-food retailer in the top 20.
Maria Sakkari inspires young tennis athletes at Ikos Kissamos, Crete
Maria Sakkari trains with young tennis players at Ikos Kissamos in Crete, inspiring the next generation as the resort’s first Ikos Legend Ambassador.
Google Fined €890M by EU for Digital Markets Act Violations
The EU fines Google €890M under the Digital Markets Act for antitrust violations in Search and Play Store — the largest DMA penalty ever issued.
Piraeus Bank launches Greece’s first IRIS Payments rewards program at POS
Piraeus Bank becomes the first in Greece to reward IRIS Payments at physical POS terminals, offering customers 10 yellows per transaction via the Piraeus app.
Aktor Opens Book for €650M Share Capital Increase
Aktor opens its €650M share capital increase book, backed by UBS, BofA & Goldman Sachs, as part of an ambitious €3B investment plan.
MRB Survey: 8 in 10 Metropolitan College Graduates Are Employed
A new MRB Hellas survey reveals 81% of Metropolitan College graduates are employed, surpassing Greece’s national average by 14 percentage points.
Keele University Greece receives law degree accreditation
Keele University Greece earns official accreditation for its undergraduate Law program, combining Greek, European, and international legal education in Athens.
SEAJETS Superstar returns to Rafina with daily Cyclades ferry routes
SEAJETS’ fully renovated Superstar ferry launches daily sailings from Rafina to Andros, Tinos, and Mykonos starting July 18.