The US Secretary of State outlines Washington’s diplomatic strategy for Greece and Turkey, explains why Ankara remains unable to acquire F-35 fighter jets, and delivers major messages on Iran, Ukraine and the future of the Western alliance.
Marco Rubio’s reference to “other countries,” his preference for quiet diplomacy and the unanswered question of whether Washington would actively support the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnector in the face of Turkish objections.
Relations with the United States are “at their highest level ever,” says the Greek prime minister — Rubio describes Greece as a strong partner and sees opportunities for deeper cooperation in the economy, energy and trade.
New Greece–Israel healthcare partnership focuses on training doctors and nurses, advanced technologies and Artificial Intelligence – “It will help thousands of Greek patients,” says the Health Minister.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delivered a three-pronged message at the MED9 Summit in Split: European action against high energy prices, a stronger EU budget, and a permanent emergency mechanism to respond to migration surges and hybrid threats — as Athens seeks to elevate key national priorities to the European level.
A powerful US message from Athens on Greece’s role as a European energy hub – The Vertical Corridor, US LNG and the effort to reduce dependence on Russian routes are reshaping the regional balance, while Atlantic SEE LNG Trade, 60% owned by the AKTOR Group, is emerging at the forefront of its commercial development
Moscow has drawn a nuclear red line around a NATO plan that does not exist – The real danger lies in the accumulation of sanctions, ship inspections, transit restrictions and military activity across the Baltic, with no single authority assessing their combined impact
A full breakdown of Greece’s new package to tackle industrial energy costs — Estimated relief of around €20–25/MWh, CISAF and METSAF expand support to hundreds of companies, two-thirds of the funds target major energy-intensive consumers, while beneficiaries must reinvest 50% of the aid in green projects.
A high-profile intervention by the former prime minister as Marco Rubio visits Athens – Kostas Karamanlis calls for a foreign policy beyond rigid dividing lines, criticizes the West’s “double standards” toward Turkey and Cyprus, questions Washington’s ability to preserve its global primacy and defends Greece’s strategic opening to China and COSCO
Greece is the only EU member state to have requested an extension of the national escape clause to energy security spending — A crucial decision is expected at the October 9 Ecofin meeting, with annual flexibility capped at 0.3% of GDP and a cumulative ceiling of 0.6% through 2028, while Athens already has around €400 million available for possible winter interventions.
A strong message from Athens by the US Secretary of State: Marco Rubio described Greece as an “indispensable NATO partner” and a “pillar of stability,” placing the transfer of American LNG to Europe at the heart of the strategic relationship – Gerapetritis: Chevron and ExxonMobil demonstrate confidence in Greece
“If we need to hit the brakes somewhere, we should not hesitate,” the Greek prime minister told the SEV General Assembly, putting industrial competitiveness and energy costs at the heart of Europe’s green-transition debate while announcing €95 million in new support for industry.
Paris and Berlin are urging the European Commission to create a European “second-strike weapon” capable, in extreme cases, of immediately cutting third countries off from the Single Market. Germany’s dramatic shift brings the EU closer to a tougher confrontation with China and signals a new era of economic deterrence.
Three years after the Hamas-led attacks, Adonis Georgiadis brings the memory of the victims back into focus, delivering an unequivocal message of solidarity with Israel.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a €95 million support package to offset soaring energy costs for industry, arguing that “extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary interventions” — Athens is also pressing Brussels for a coordinated European response and temporary fiscal flexibility.
Gerapetritis welcomed the US Secretary of State alongside Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle — Wednesday’s meetings, the Strategic Dialogue and a speech at the historic Pnyx.
Britain is considering a reciprocal diplomatic response if Israel proceeds with plans to close the UK Consulate General in East Jerusalem – The dispute comes amid London’s ban on settlement goods, growing pressure over the two-state solution and a deeper deterioration in relations with the Netanyahu government
Giannis Maniatis says the Greece-led Vertical Gas Corridor has disrupted the Turkey-Russia energy strategy built around TurkStream – As Greece emerges as an LNG gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, AKTOR is securing a meaningful position in the region’s new energy architecture through Atlantic SEE LNG Trade
Marco Rubio’s Athens visit, the Vertical Corridor and electricity links with Cyprus and Egypt: Tasos Chatzivasileiou outlines Greece’s growing energy role and reaffirms its commitment to the interconnector.
Angelos Syrigos links Marco Rubio’s Athens visit to Greece’s growing energy role and defence cooperation with Washington, while outlining the stakes for Turkey, F-35 fighter jets and the electricity interconnector.
The US Secretary of State is expected in Athens on Tuesday evening for the sixth US–Greece Strategic Dialogue, with defense and energy security on the official agenda and regional balances drawing scrutiny.
