On June 11, 2025, at the ICS Summit in Athens, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis positioned Greece as a maritime geopolitical actor, linking shipping to global security, energy transition, and international rule-setting.
Illicit cigarettes in Greece are no longer a street-level nuisance—they’re a multi-million euro criminal enterprise draining public funds, harming health, and fueling transnational crime with deep local roots and digital reach
Interview with the First Deputy Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Giannis Plakiotakis, who discusses how parliamentary diplomacy serves as a discreet yet impactful tool for promoting Greece’s international interests and stability
From the UN Security Council floor, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for coordinated global action on maritime security, stressing that Greece will not remain passive in the face of rising systemic threats
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used the UN Security Council to sketch six hard truths about maritime security—arguably making the boldest case yet for global coordination in seas that grow more lawless
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan are shaking the global shipping industry, with threats of maritime conflict in the Indian Ocean leading to soaring freight rates, insurance concerns, and rerouted logistics operations worldwide
U.S. exports to China collapsed by 77% in April 2025, following Trump administration’s new 145% tariffs and China’s retaliatory 125% duties, triggering severe economic consequences across global supply chains and domestic markets
In an era of geopolitical disruption, Maritech CEO Dimitris Sorokas redefines maritime technical support as a strategic tool for resilience, not just routine maintenance
Trump’s praise of Erdoğan as Syria’s master after 2,000 years isn’t just false; it betrays a basic ignorance of both history and current reality
New U.S. regulations on Chinese-built ships threaten global shipping, disrupting trade routes, increasing costs, and forcing fleet adjustments. These measures reshape maritime logistics, impacting businesses, supply chains, and the global economy