EKO: The First EKO Smile Challenge of the Year Successfully Concluded, with a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e

With the award-winning EKO Smile at its core, EKO once again rewards the consumers who trust it, through a distinctive and reliable competition that offers unique prizes.

The first EKO Smile Challenge of the year, held on Monday, February 2, 2026, as part of the New EKO Smile Contest campaign, named Andronikos Georgiou as the winner of a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4M Plug-in Hybrid, with a total value of €80,100.

The event took place in a specially designed and fully equipped venue at The Landmark Hotel in Nicosia. The lucky contestant successfully completed three consecutive challenges testing knowledge, memory, and skills, before immediately receiving the keys to the luxury Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4M Plug-in Hybrid from EKO’s CEO, Mr. George Gregoras.

Throughout the entire process, EKO executives and members of management and human resources, media representatives, as well as friends and relatives of the contestants, were in attendance. The evening was hosted by Ms. Andri Karantoni, who professionally and successfully coordinated the challenges “Find the Symbols,” “EKO Knowledge,” and “EKO Puzzle,” announcing the winner’s name at the conclusion of the event.

EKO continues to implement this winner-selection format, which the company originally introduced to the Cypriot market, offering an enhanced competition experience characterized by modern communication and high aesthetic standards. The contestant selection process had taken place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, via the online platform random.org, which does not allow human intervention in the process. The draw was conducted by the Mayor of Latsia–Geri, Mr. Christos Pittaras, in the presence of an independent Legal Advisor as well as EKO senior executives, ensuring full transparency.

Following the conclusion of this year’s first EKO Smile Challenge, EKO CEO Mr. George Gregoras stated: “The strong response from the public to the EKO Smile app is a source of inspiration for us. It motivates us to continuously enhance our reward initiatives by designing experiences that elevate everyday life. With a steady focus on innovation and high-quality standards, EKO Smile has evolved into a key pillar of the overall purchasing experience, strengthening the bond of trust with our customers. At EKO, meaningful rewards and excellent service are a strategic choice. We remain committed to investments that foster long-term loyalty, credibility, and business excellence.”

It is also noted that three (3) additional Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e 4M Plug-in Hybrid vehicles will be awarded to winners of upcoming EKO Smile Challenge rounds to be held throughout the year. Participation in each EKO Smile Challenge is exclusively available to users who have installed EKO Smile on their mobile devices.

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A Few Words About EKO Smile:
Launched in the Cypriot market in 2020, EKO Smile is a smart and comprehensive digital solution for mobile devices. It has evolved into a highly functional and popular application and is available free of charge on Google Play, the App Store, and App Gallery. Over the past six years, it has significantly enhanced—and continues to enhance—the consumer purchasing experience, making transactions easier and more enjoyable.

Among other features, the EKO Smile app enables fuel pump activation and remote payment for fuel, as well as other products and services. Each time consumers refuel their vehicles or purchase additional services or products at any EKO service station, they are rewarded with Smiles (digital points), which can be redeemed for catalog products at highly preferential prices.


About EKO CYPRUS LIMITED

EKO CYPRUS LIMITED is a wholly owned subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY. The company operates in the import, storage, distribution, and supply of liquid fuels, lubricants, and LPG, both in bulk and in cylinders, to commercial and industrial customers. EKO CYPRUS LIMITED’s retail network firmly holds the leading position in transportation fuels. The company undertook the relocation of petroleum and LPG facilities from the coastal front of Larnaca to Vasilikos, an investment that, upon full development, will exceed €50 million. EKO CYPRUS LIMITED also makes a significant contribution to the job market: more than 1,500 people are employed directly or indirectly by the Company and its partner businesses and service stations operating under the EKO brand.

About HELLENiQ ENERGY

HELLENiQ ENERGY is one of the leading integrated energy groups in Southeastern Europe. It was founded in 1998 as Hellenic Petroleum, with a history that traces back to the first refinery in Greece, established in 1958. Today, it is the largest company in the country and one of the most important in Southeastern Europe in terms of annual revenues. By consistently implementing an ambitious transformation strategy, the Group has emerged as a regional leader in the energy sector, with a presence in 8 countries and continuously expanding international activities.

HELLENiQ ENERGY operates in the production, supply, and trading of all forms of energy, increasingly focusing on new, cleaner energy solutions and Renewable Energy Sources. Its portfolio includes refining, supply and trading of liquid fuels and petrochemical products, hydrocarbon exploration and production, and fuel marketing, while at the same time rapidly expanding its footprint in the renewables sector.

A strategic pillar for HELLENiQ ENERGY is the development of a fully integrated “green” utility. In this direction lies Enerwave — the new name of Elpedison — the company responsible for electricity and natural gas production and supply in Greece.

The new business unit will produce and directly supply the Greek market with electricity, primarily from renewable sources, strengthening the Group’s commitment to a fair, affordable, and secure energy transition.

At the core of HELLENiQ ENERGY’s strategy is the development of its human capital, with the goal of being an employer of choice in the countries where it operates. At the same time, Corporate Responsibility remains one of its key operational pillars, through which the Group designs and implements multifaceted programs to support the younger generation and society at large, positively impacting more than 2 million people every year on an international scale.

HELLENiQ ENERGY is headquartered in Athens, is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange (ticker: ELPE), and maintains a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: HPLD) through Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). www.helleniqenergy.gr

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