Greece and Portugal are forming a common front for a stronger EU budget, increased defence investment, protection of cohesion funding and the Common Agricultural Policy, as well as the defence of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. president plans sweeping tariffs on imported generic medicines in a bid to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to America, a move that could reshape global supply chains, increase production costs and trigger fresh uncertainty across the healthcare industry.
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has put forward one of the most ambitious proposals yet for financing the European Union’s next long-term budget. His plan would redirect revenues from national spectrum auctions toward the EU budget and technology investment, linking fiscal reform with 5G development, digital sovereignty and Europe’s effort to compete with the United States and China.
The growing confrontation surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has evolved far beyond the Middle East. It is becoming a defining political battlefield in Washington, where President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani—despite standing at opposite ends of the political spectrum—both appear to benefit from keeping the conflict alive rather than resolving it.
France's Bastille Day military spectacle projected a vision of a stronger, more autonomous Europe. Yet behind the symbolism lies a fundamental strategic dilemma: the European Union is rapidly expanding its military capabilities but still lacks a unified political authority capable of making collective decisions in times of war. As uncertainty over America's long-term commitment grows, Europe's unfinished defence architecture is becoming one of the defining geopolitical challenges of the decade.
From an abandoned airport that symbolized years of economic stagnation to Europe's largest urban regeneration project, The Ellinikon has become a landmark investment reshaping Greece's economic outlook. Former Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis credits political determination, while highlighting the vision of Lamda Development CEO Odysseas Athanasiou and the long-term commitment of investor Spyros Latsis.
Britain's sixth prime minister in a decade assumes office following Keir Starmer's resignation, pledging to restore public trust, tackle the cost-of-living crisis and unveil a ten-year national renewal plan amid one of the country's most challenging political periods. (AP News)
Strong international investor demand propelled AKTOR's €650 million share capital increase to 2.16 times oversubscription within hours of launch, even before the Greek retail offering gained momentum and ahead of the opening of U.S. markets, underscoring broad confidence in the group's strategic growth plan.
Fifty-two years after Turkey's invasion of Cyprus, Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed that resolving the Cyprus issue remains a top national priority, describing it as an enduring challenge to international law, European security and the credibility of the rules-based international order.
The resignation of Socrates Famellos has accelerated political realignments across Greece's center-left. With lawmakers departing, expectations surrounding Alexis Tsipras' new political movement, EL.A.S., continue to grow, while the new SYRIZA leadership attempts to stabilize the party amid visible ideological divisions.
Deputy Foreign Minister Tassos Hatzivassiliou has defended the government's foreign policy strategy against opposition criticism, arguing that Greece has significantly strengthened its diplomatic standing and military capabilities while positioning itself as a key strategic actor in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Marking the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Athens' unwavering support for the Republic of Cyprus, rejecting any acceptance of the status quo and calling for a reunified island free of occupation forces and obsolete security guarantees.
On the anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion, Greece reaffirmed that the Cyprus issue remains one of illegal occupation, as renewed regional tensions elevate the island's strategic importance for the European Union, NATO and the broader Eastern Mediterranean.
The combined public offering and international private placement are now underway, as AKTOR seeks to raise up to €650 million to finance its new strategic growth plan in one of the largest equity offerings on the Athens Stock Exchange in recent years.
Athens and Ankara clash over minority rights as Turkey accuses Greece of violating the Treaty of Lausanne, while Greece argues school suspensions are linked to demographic changes and declining student numbers
The European Union links the future development of relations with Turkey to progress on the Cyprus issue, good neighbourly relations and the renunciation of any threat of force, according to a newly endorsed strategic document.
Ankara is exploring the transfer of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to the United Arab Emirates in an effort to remove the main obstacle blocking its return to the F-35 program. The Trump administration appears open to a deal, but opposition remains strong in the U.S. Congress, while Greece, Cyprus, Israel and several NATO officials are closely watching the potential shift in the regional balance of power.
Once viewed as the weakest link in Europe's financial system, Greek banks have completed one of the most dramatic recoveries in modern banking history. Non-performing loans have fallen to near-eurozone levels, lending is expanding at one of the fastest rates in the currency bloc, and the sector's combined market capitalization has surpassed €50 billion. Policymakers and bankers now say the challenge is no longer survival, but financing Greece's next phase of economic growth.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will travel to Cyprus on July 27-28 in a renewed effort to revive the long-stalled reunification process. Diplomatic sources say the visit could culminate in the announcement of a new five-party conference and a structured roadmap aimed at breaking the decades-long deadlock over the Cyprus issue.
Athens' defense of George Prokopiou's Dynagas has transformed the EU's 21st sanctions package into a broader geopolitical contest over maritime supremacy, energy security, and control of Europe's strategic shipping industry.
Athens argues new LNG restrictions would severely impact Greek shipping, exposing the growing tension between Europe's sanctions policy and its strategic maritime interests.
