From Chios to Wall Street, and from CO2 shipping to LNG flagships, Greek shipowners continue to shape the future of global shipping, proving Greece is not just a maritime nation but a leading force on the world’s seas.
The tourism sector is expected to create 1.1 million jobs by 2035 and contribute €58.2 billion to the Greek economy.
This marks a 106% recovery from pre-pandemic levels, outpacing the European average. In just one year, Greece jumped from 13th to 9th globally in tourist arrivals.
Stournaras argued that for the euro to become a reserve currency, a "stronger, more integrated, and growth-oriented economy in the euro area" is needed
Both the Ministry of Shipping and senior executives within the industry confirm that ferry passenger numbers are down for the first time since the pandemic. According to the Secretary General for Ports, Port Policy, and Maritime Investment, data collected by the Ministry show a drop of at least 3% compared to the same period last year.
Gerapetritis, whose country currently holds the U.N. Security Council’s rotating presidency, linked global unrest to growing inequalities that undermine democracy and the rule of law, fueling populism and demagoguery.
