Erdoğan’s Pre-NATO Crackdown Raises New Questions Over Turkey’s Democratic Trajectory

As Ankara prepares to host one of NATO’s most consequential summits in years, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has intensified domestic security operations, reigniting European concerns over the rule of law and civil liberties. The developments highlight a longstanding dilemma for Western allies: how far can strategic necessity outweigh democratic principles?

Qatargate: Avramopoulos Seeks to Block European Arrest Warrant in New Legal Challenge

Former European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos has launched a legal bid before Greece's Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office to invalidate the European Arrest Warrant issued by Belgian authorities in connection with the Qatargate investigation. The move shifts the spotlight from the criminal allegations themselves to a broader institutional debate over the operation of the European Arrest Warrant, judicial cooperation within the European Union, and the balance between procedural safeguards and cross-border justice.

Greek Gaming Commission Files Criminal Complaints Against 18 Influencers Over Illegal Gambling Promotion

The Greek government is tightening its crackdown on illegal online gambling, with the Hellenic Gaming Commission referring 18 influencers and streamers to justice for promoting unlicensed betting platforms. New legislation spearheaded by Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis introduces steep administrative fines and tougher criminal penalties, placing particular emphasis on protecting minors and dismantling a €2 billion illegal gambling market.

Papastavrou Pushes for a Genuine EU Power Market: “Europe Needs One Electricity Market, Not 27 Fragmented Ones”

As EU Energy Ministers meet in Luxembourg, Greece is stepping up its call for deeper integration of Europe's electricity market. Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou argues that stronger cross-border grids and interconnections are no longer merely infrastructure projects but strategic pillars for Europe's competitiveness, energy security and economic cohesion. Athens is positioning itself as a leading advocate for a more integrated European Energy Union.

Greece to Remove Municipal Charges from Electricity Bills in Major Local Government Reform

The Greek government is preparing one of the most significant reforms to local government financing in decades, ending the long-standing practice of collecting municipal charges through electricity bills. Scheduled to take effect in 2028, the reform is designed to strengthen fiscal transparency, modernize local tax administration and align Greece more closely with European public finance practices. Political observers see the initiative as part of a broader strategy to accelerate digital governance while redefining the relationship between municipalities, energy suppliers and taxpayers.

Greece Set to Make Space History with First Astronaut Mission to the International Space Station

The Greek government has unveiled plans to send the country's first astronaut to the International Space Station within the next two years, marking a historic milestone under the National Space Strategy 2035. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with astronaut trainee and space medicine physician Adrianos Golemis to discuss the landmark mission, which aims to strengthen Greek research, innovation and inspire a new generation of scientists.

US$140 Million for 14,000 Athletes: The International Olympic Committee’s New Economic Doctrine

The International Olympic Committee's decision to provide every Olympic athlete with a US$10,000 participation grant is far more than a new financial benefit. It represents a strategic redefinition of how the world's premier sporting institution views its relationship with athletes at a time when the economic governance of global sport has become a central international issue.

AKTOR Bets €3 Billion on Energy, LNG and Strategic Infrastructure

Chairman and CEO Alexandros Exarchou unveils an ambitious investment roadmap through 2031, targeting energy, concessions, LNG, and regional infrastructure as AKTOR positions itself as a leading Southeast European investment platform.

AKTOR Group: Development Momentum with an International Outlook

AKTOR launches the largest strategic financing program in its history, raising up to €1 billion through a share capital increase and bond issuance. The investment plan marks the Group's transformation into a diversified infrastructure and energy powerhouse, with a strategic focus on concessions, LNG, renewable energy and long-term infrastructure assets across Southeast Europe.

Property Owners Face Fines of Up to €1,000 Under New MIDA Registry – Benefits at Risk

New digital property registry targets more than 7.1 million owners, introducing mandatory reporting, hefty fines, and major ENFIA tax changes from 2027.

Greece–US Energy Alliance Reshapes Europe’s Energy Map

Against the backdrop of geopolitical instability in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and Europe’s ongoing search for energy independence, Greece is emerging as a key gateway for American LNG into Southeastern and Central Europe. The Atlantic See–Venture Global agreement, the Vertical Corridor project and the strengthening of US-Greek energy cooperation are creating a new strategic reality for the continent.

Supreme Court Rejects Kövesi Appeal in Landmark Clash Between National and EU Judicial Authority

In a decisive 72–10 vote, Greece’s Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) dismissed as inadmissible an appeal filed by European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi regarding the renewal of the mandates of three Greek prosecutors serving in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The ruling raises important constitutional questions about the balance between national judicial authority and European Union law.