Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis maintains a commanding 13.9-point lead in the latest Interview poll, while Alexis Tsipras and Nikos Androulakis battle for second place. Yet the most striking finding is that 61% of respondents consider neither of their parties the more credible opposition force.
Greek Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis has announced a 30% increase in the heating allowance alongside a direct subsidy for heating oil, as the government moves to shield households from the international energy crisis. Full details will be unveiled on October 14.
Greece is expected to outperform the eurozone in 2026 and 2027, but the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook points to persistent inflation, a widening external deficit and limited growth acceleration. An extended energy shock, weaker European demand and tighter financial conditions could put additional pressure on households, businesses and investment.
Women with autoimmune diseases are up to 74% more likely than men to report having their symptoms wrongly dismissed as psychological or psychosomatic, according to a major study involving 6,607 patients. Researchers from Cambridge and the University of East Anglia also found that women often face substantially longer delays before receiving a diagnosis and appropriate treatment, raising serious questions about gender inequalities in healthcare.
The International Monetary Fund warns that the global economy could soon test the limits of its resilience as emergency oil reserves shrink, public finances come under mounting pressure and geopolitical tensions threaten another wave of inflation. Despite upgrading its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, the IMF says the world has fewer resources available to withstand another major economic shock.
Greece unveils new social media restrictions for children under 15, with Viber and WhatsApp exempt. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis highlights alarming research findings and declares: “We Are Legislating to Help Parents.”
Brussels faces a new political showdown as Ireland proposes an 8% reduction in the European Union’s next seven-year budget, seeking to bridge the divide between Germany and countries determined to defend agricultural and regional funding. The Common Agricultural Policy and cohesion spending receive relative protection, but neither escapes cuts. Competitiveness, defence and external action face deeper reductions, while five proposed EU revenue sources could generate €55 billion annually. The October 15–16 European Council summit is shaping up as a crucial test for Greece and the future of European financing.
Pressure to shrink Europe’s next long-term budget collides with rising demands for defence, competitiveness and social protection. Athens is fighting for future investment funding and immediate flexibility to address the energy crisis.
Washington seeks cheaper fuel ahead of the midterm elections, opening the door to Russian supplies — but bipartisan criticism exposes a deeper clash over sanctions, Moscow’s revenues and support for Ukraine.
WSJ revelations, Democratic demands for records and an NBC report of a watchdog investigation into the Athens embassy — How Rubio, Vance and Trump have responded, and what could change after November’s elections.
Greece, Albania and North Macedonia launch a joint initiative to seek UNESCO World Heritage recognition for the Prespa region as a mixed cultural and natural heritage site. A €2 million EU-funded study and a 2030 target for preparing the nomination highlight the project's regional significance.
Greece, which holds the Security Council presidency in October, supports Ukraine’s request for a meeting on attacks against civilians – A session on Ukraine is scheduled for tonight in New York.
Ankara is reviving its maritime jurisdiction claims ahead of the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnection while simultaneously expanding defence cooperation with France. French industrial interests, Marco Rubio’s visit to Athens and the possibility of Turkish interference are creating a new geopolitical challenge in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Batteries, heat pumps, school energy upgrades and railway projects feature in the investment plan through 2028 – Pierrakakis: “Critical investments that will reduce energy costs.”
Greece and Italy are seeking greater fiscal flexibility to protect households and businesses from soaring energy costs. European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has agreed to examine their proposals but warns against undermining fiscal discipline. The October 15–16 EU summit is emerging as a crucial political milestone, while Athens points to approximately €950 million in additional VAT revenues as part of its case for targeted relief.
France’s political and fiscal turmoil is sending shockwaves through European financial markets as sovereign borrowing costs rise and oil prices approach $105 a barrel. French 10-year bond yields have reached 4.85%, compared with 3.48% in Germany and 4.46% in Greece. In Athens, the benchmark stock index fell 2.06%, banking shares lost 3.61%, and trading turnover surged to €622 million.
The Canadian mining group is approaching commercial production at its flagship gold and copper project in northern Greece. With billions invested, thousands of jobs supported and European demand for strategic metals accelerating, Skouries is emerging as a major industrial and geopolitical asset.
Following Marco Rubio’s visit to Athens, the Greek prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to the Great Sea Interconnector, highlighted its European and strategic importance, and outlined Greece’s position on Turkey, Israel, Ukraine and the shifting balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Speaking from Athens, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that Tehran has lost control of the world’s most strategically important oil shipping chokepoint. Yet, according to Al-Monitor, the recovery in Gulf oil exports does not mean the danger has disappeared. Tanker attacks continue, Brent crude is trading near $101 a barrel, and international markets remain concerned about another escalation.
A global sell-off sends US Treasury yields to levels not seen in nearly 24 years, while French borrowing costs approach 5%. Banks, institutional investors and governments face mounting pressure as Greece struggles to escape the international bond market turmoil.
Europe has lost 20% of its refining capacity since 2009, raising concerns over fuel security and industrial competitiveness. Meanwhile, Greece’s HELLENiQ ENERGY and Motor Oil are strengthening their strategic position as Russian supply routes shift, Balkan markets evolve and Brussels reconsiders the future of European refining.
