News & Insights
Latest news, thoughts and points of view from Libra Group and its worldwide subsidiaries
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Q&A with Adamantios Tomazos, Senior Executive Board Member
Senior Executive Board Member Adamantios Tomazos shares his over-20-year journey with Libra Group, his interests, and advice for young professionals...
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Aria Hotels Announces Aria Santa Maria, First Property in the Dominican Republic
Libra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announces the addition of Aria Santa Maria, its first property in the Dominican Republic...
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Aria Hotels Announces Aria Maria, Second Property in Colombia
Libra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announces the addition of heritage hotel Aria Maria, its second property in Colombia...
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Greenwood Energy’s ɅLMɅ MɅTER Project Begins Commercial Operation
Greenwood Energy begins commercial operation of four solar plants under its ɅLMɅ MɅTER project, after being successfully integrated into Panama's National Interconnected System...
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Signing of Agreement for the Acquisition of Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited
SMFL and LCI announced that their joint venture, SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited, has entered into an agreement to acquire Macquarie Rotorcraft...
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Libra Group Veteran Camilo Patrignani Promoted to Head of Infrastructure
In expanded role, Patrignani will oversee three renewable energy subsidiaries with operations in 12 countries...
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Q&A with Alexia Liatsos, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Alexia Liatsos shares her journey with Libra Group and advice for young professionals...
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Aria Hotels Inaugurates Casa del Torno, Marking Debut in Colombia
Libra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announced the opening of Casa del Torno, its first operational property and second historic site in Colombia...
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LCI Acquires and Leases 7 Leonardo Helicopters to Babcock Canada
LCI, under a joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, has purchased and leased 7 new emergency medical services Leonardo helicopters...
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Greenwood Energy Joins Arhuaco Leaders for General Audience with Pope Francis in Vatican City
Greenwood Energy joins Arhuaco indigenous tribe leaders of Colombia for a historic audience with Pope Francis...
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St. Johns Ship Building Secures Contract with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Construction of Two (2)-Stop Log Barges
St. Johns Ship Building, owned by Americraft Marine, announced a landmark agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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Q&A with Arguiró Elefteriu, Chief Governance & Sustainability Officer
Chief Governance & Sustainability Officer Arguiró Elefteriu shares her journey with Libra Group and advice for young professionals...
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Aria Hotels Expands Internationally, Beginning in Colombia
Libra Group’s Greek hospitality subsidiary announced its expansion into Latin America, starting in Cartagena, Colombia...
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Q&A with Regina Sheridan, Executive Vice President of People and Culture
Executive Vice President of People and Culture Regina Sheridan shares her career journey and advice for young professionals...
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Libra Group Consolidates European Renewable Energy Interests Under EuroEnergy
Libra Group’s North European biogas company to merge with Group subsidiary EuroEnergy...
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Greenwood Energy and the Arhuaco People Officialize the Terrʌ Initiʌtive Framework Agreement in Nabusimake with Strategic Allies
Libra Group’s Latin American renewable energy subsidiary advances the TERRɅ INITIɅTIVE...
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Lomar Shipping Announces Sale of Remaining Container Ships in its Fleet
Lomar Shipping announced the sale of remaining container ships in its fleet for the time being...
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Aria Hotels Unveils New Property “The Duchess” in Thirassia
Aria Hotels unveils development of 5-star boutique hotel, among first hotels on unspoiled Thirassia…
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Aria Hotels to Construct eVTOL Vertiports
As part of 50M Euro investment in Greece’s ecotourism infrastructure, Aria Hotels is first mover in constructing vertiports...
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LCI Orders Up to 21 Modern Helicopters from Airbus
LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Airbus...
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Phaedra Chrousos Presents at MIT Technology Review’s EmTech Caribbean
Chief Strategy Officer Phaedra Chrousos delivered a presentation at EmTech Caribbean, hosted by MIT Technology Review...
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Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business with $25 Million in Initial Transactions
Seapath announced the launch of a Jones Act leasing business responding to a significant unmet demand for Jones Act-compliant transport...
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Principal Media Partners with Los Angeles-Based Abode Entertainment
Principal Media is partnering with Los Angeles-based production company Abode Entertainment for an expanded venture...
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LCI and Airbus to Partner on Development of Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystems
LCI and Airbus have announced a collaboration agreement to jointly develop ecosystems for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)...
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LCI Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 21 Latest Generation Helicopters from Leonardo
LCI announced a framework agreement for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Leonardo...
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FCA Group Acquires a Further Six Commercial Properties in Casco Viejo, Panama
FCA Group has acquired a further six commercial properties in Casco Viejo, Panama...
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Sparta Properties Nears Completion of Construction for New Suites at Grace Hotel Santorini
Libra Group real estate subsidiary nears completion of the construction for new suites at its celebrated Grace Hotel Santorini...
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LCI Launches LCI Analytics, a New Research and Advisory Division
LCI has launched a new independent division dedicated to high quality advisory, consultancy and research services...
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GSI-Led Joint Initiative with Ocean Man First Nation to Build One of the Largest Solar Projects in Canada
GSI announced that Iyuhána Solar, a GSI-led partnership with Saturn Power and Ocean Man First Nation, has been awarded a Power Purchase Agreement...
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Impact Investing Strategies To Accelerate Positive Change
In a Forbes article, Praveen Vetrivel shares how impact investing is a powerful tool...
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Libra Group’s Official Statement in Response to the Conclusion and Settlement of a Multi-Party Transaction
Libra Group’s official statement in response to the conclusion and settlement of a multi-party transaction...
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Lomar Collaborates With Alicia Bots, Implementing ROVERCLEAN Technology
Lomar announced its collaboration with market-leading maritime robotics company, Alicia Bots...
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Seapath and Pilot LNG Launch Joint Venture to Develop First Dedicated LNG Bunkering Facility in U.S. Gulf Coast
Seapath and Pilot LNG formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate the first liquefied natural gas bunkering facility in the U.S. Gulf Coast...
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Introducing Libra Philanthropies: a Global Foundation for Human Empowerment and a Sister Organization to Libra Group
Libra Philanthropies announces its launch as an independent foundation shaping the future....
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Libra Group Launches World’s First Dedicated Space Leasing Company
Libra has launched the world’s first space leasing company dedicated to the full spectrum of space assets. Building on the Group’s 20 years of aviation leasing experience, SLI...
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EuroEnergy and Afcon Renewable Energy Partner to Promote Green Energy Across Central Europe
Starting with Poland, the collaboration supports energy transition across the region, bringing EuroEnergy’s projects pipeline to over 400 MW...
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GSI Enhances Renewable Energy Platform with Strategic Acquisition of Saturn Power
Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) has announced the strategic acquisition of the solar and battery development portfolios of Saturn Power, including approx 1.4 GW pipeline...
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Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. (SMFL) To Acquire Stake in Libra Group Aviation Subsidiary, LCI
LCI has signed an agreement with Elroy Air, developer of advanced autonomous cargo aircraft systems, to acquire up to 40 of the company’s Chaparral vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
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Lomar Shipping Announces Launch of lomarlabs
UK-based Lomar acquires Bremen-based maritime leader, uniting family-run companies and further building out its tanker fleet.
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Libra Group Announces Praveen Vetrivel as Chief Financial Officer
Libra Group announced the appointment of Praveen Vetrivel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 25, 2023.
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Libra Group Announces Richard Blaksley as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
The global group strengthens corporate governance and controls by adding veteran oversight and compliance leader.
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Dr. Gunter Dunkel Joins Libra Group’s Global Advisory Board
Dr. Gunter Dunkel has been appointed to Libra Group’s Global Advisory Board.
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EuroEnergy Enters Croatia with €150M Wind Power Project
EuroEnergy announced that it will acquire a 114-megawatt (MW) wind energy development in Udbina, Croatia.
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LCI Signs Agreement with Elroy Air for a Committed Order of Up to 40 Chaparral VTOL Aircraft
LCI has signed an agreement with Elroy Air, developer of advanced autonomous cargo aircraft systems, to acquire up to 40 of the company’s Chaparral vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
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Principal Media Announces Strategic Investment in Chesler/Perlmutter, Expanding Film Production Capabilities
Strategic investment provides Libra Group media subsidiary the ability to produce original film and tv programming for global distribution.
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EV Metals Supply Chain Leader GreenMet Helps Secure Major Investment from Wall Street
GreenMet has helped secure a $50 million dollar investment from a division of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. for the development of Torngat Metals Ltd. rare earth project, one of the world’s largest rare earth projects, located in Strange Lake, Canada.
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LCI Signs Sustainability Charter with Aircraft Leasing Ireland
LCI has today signed Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s (ALI) Sustainability Charter. Signatories are committed to driving forward and achieving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related goals, centered around 10 priority sustainability principles.
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GSI and SolarGen announce New 40MW Solar Project Planned for Alexandria, Minnesota
Allied Solar, a new JV between Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) and SolarGen today formally announced their plans to develop a 40 MW utility-scale solar park on approximately 200 acres in Minnesota...
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Lomar Shipping Announces Corporate Acquisition of Carl Büttner Holding GmbH & Co. KG and Expands Diverse Global Fleet
UK-based Lomar acquires Bremen-based maritime leader, uniting family-run companies and further building out its tanker fleet.
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Libra Group Announces María Paula Correa as Chief Relationship Officer
Libra Group announced the appointment of María Paula Correa as the group’s first-ever Chief Relationship Officer. Correa will leverage her experience working in high levels of government and the non-profit sector to identify and build relationships.
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Libra Group Becomes Signatory of UN Women’s Empowerment Principles Recognizing Need to Accelerate Global Equality for Women
Libra Group announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles.
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Libra Group’s 2022 Summer Intern Cohort
This summer, we were proud to host 20 interns from the U.S., Greece, Panama and Colombia. As part of the 2022 Summer Intern Cohort, interns were placed in varied roles and business sectors across Libra's subsidiaries.
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Elandis Enters Alabama With Acquisition of Two Multifamily Communities
A leading real estate company in the multifamily sector, Elandis announces expansion into Alabama with the acquisition of 513 units in Birmingham.
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Aria Hotels to Combine Innovation with Greek Hospitality Through Electric Aircraft Offering
Libra Group hospitality subsidiary Aria Hotels will connect holiday-goers vacationing in and around its 50 properties across Greece with electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs).
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Libra Group Names Manos Kouligkas CEO; Elevates George Logothetis to Executive Chairman
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Aria Hotels’ Greek Hospitality Portfolio Reaches 50 Properties in Greece
Libra Group subsidiary known for commitment to authentic Greek hospitality reaches landmark 50 properties across Greece.
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Americraft Marine Acquires Florida Jones Act-Compliant Shipbuilding Facility
Libra Group subsidiary acquires St. Johns Ship Building, supporting need for Jones Act-compliant vessels, including those that advance U.S. energy independence
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The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy Unveil Environmental Education Partnership with Utility-Scale Solar Initiative
The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy announced the launch of the ɅLMɅ MɅTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama.
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Libra Group Announces New Chief Sustainability Officer
Today Libra Group announced the appointment of Arguiró Elefteriu as the Group’s first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer. In the newly created role, Elefteriu will lead the Group’s environmental, sustainability and governance framework for Libra Group...
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CIT Provides Up to $30.5 Million Financing for Lomar Portfolio
CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Maritime Finance business served as sole lead arranger on up to $30.5 million in financing to expand Lomar Shipping's portfolio of dry bulk vessels.
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LCI Signs Agreement With Beta Technologies For A Committed Order Of Up To 125 eVTOL Aircraft
LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of Libra Group, today signed an agreement with BETA Technologies (BETA), developer of a fully integrated electric aviation system, to acquire up to 125 of the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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