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1. Blue Strategy Summit in Athens May 25

   The Hellenic Shipyards Association will hold its Blue Strategy Summit 2026 on May 25 in Athens, themed: “Greece: A strategic link between Europe, America and Asia.”

2. ECOFIN host calls for more investment

   Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos stressed on Friday the need for increased investment in Europe.

3. Sustainability Forum on May 26

   Capital Link hosts its 16th Annual Sustainability Forum on May 26, at the Divani Caravel Hotel, 2 Vassileos Alexandrou, Athens.

4. Cyprus president at Eurobank’s India branch launch ceremony

   The official inauguration ceremony of the Eurobank representative office in India took place at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, with the president of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in attendance. The event took place on Thursday.

5. UNESCO session sees 20 countries back Parthenon Sculptures return

   Twenty nations across all geographic blocs voiced support Wednesday at a UNESCO committee session for reuniting the Parthenon Sculptures with Greece, delivering what Greek officials called a major diplomatic victory.

6. Housing ‘a matter of social cohesion,’ minister says

   Housing is an issue of social cohesion for Europe, stated Finance Minister and president of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, at the informal Eurogroup meeting in Nicosia on Friday.

7. Untangling responsibilities

   One of the most difficult things in Greece is to find the person responsible for not cleaning a manhole, or for not repairing a pothole on a road.

8. Panathinaikos parts ways with Rafa Benitez

   Panathinaikos announced on Friday it has dismissed Spanish manager Rafa Benitez, just seven months after hiring him.

9. Metlen in talks with France’s EDF on photovoltaics and storage

   Metlen Energy & Metals owner Evangelos Mytilineos informed shareholders on Thursday that the Athens- and London-listed group is discussing the expansion of its cooperation with French state energy giant EDF.

10. ATHEX: Late surge has index end in black

    The selective moves by traders at the Greek stock market dominated Friday’s bourse session.