Malakasa

Migration in Greece: An Endless Despair

Menia Kouli

Migration in Greece: An Endless Despair

by  Menia Kouli* 

I would like to express my thoughts today about a crucial and complicated issue, which has been developing in Greece, Europe and all around the world for many years. Nowadays, it seems to be once again on top of the news agenda. The point in question is the migration from countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, even Somalia and Sierra Leone. It is clearly out of control; the Aegean islands have long suffered and the problem has...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/06/03/migration-in-greece-an-endless-despair/

Capes dive again with Panamaxes “trying” to keep the “balance”…

John Faraclas

Capes dive again with Panamaxes “trying” to keep the “balance”…

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost four points since yesterday and now stands at 502 and, possibly tomorrow, might go under the 500 points threshold. Geopolitics and Coronavirus coupled with the deepening Recession will soon create major tsunamis. John Faraclas’ brief midweek recap:

The Capes lost 39 points with the BCI at 108 and looks certain that the fall will continue, “supported” by China’s policy…

The Panamaxes did...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/27/capes-dive-again-with-panamaxes-trying-to-keep-the-balance/

Capes’ hiccups, Wets stagnation and Geopolitics coupled with Coronavirus fueling uncertainty

John Faraclas

Capes’ hiccups, Wets stagnation and Geopolitics coupled with Coronavirus fueling uncertainty

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) clinched eight points surpassing the 500 points threshold and now stands at 506,   thanks to the Capes’ fall – which sends disruptive market messages… Geopolitics get worse but the international public being “fed”, mainly Coronavirus’ news fully ignore what’s really happening and what is looming in the background. John Faraclas’ daily recap post Bank Holiday...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/26/capes-hiccups-wets-stagnation-and-geopolitics-coupled-with-coronavirus-fueling-uncertainty/