The Palestinian president wants Christodoulides to leverage Nicosia’s relations with Israel — highlighting Cyprus’s diplomatic potential, drawing Turkish Cypriot criticism and bringing its humanitarian contribution into focus.
Greece’s government spokesperson rejects any suggestion that Ankara must authorize the Greece–Cyprus electricity interconnector, distinguishes former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis’s criticism from that of Antonis Samaras, and defends the government’s response to the energy crisis. He also addresses allegations raised in newspaper reports concerning Greek basketball.
Piraeus Bank reported strong profitability in the first nine months of 2026, with net earnings rising 9% to €893 million, net credit expansion reaching €2.2 billion and customer deposits climbing to €69.2 billion. CEO Christos Megalou is setting more ambitious targets for 2027, supported by growing insurance, wealth management and digital banking operations. A €124 million interim dividend is planned for December, subject to regulatory approval.
Alpha Bank reported a 14.2% increase in adjusted net profit for the first nine months of 2026, supported by accelerating lending, stronger fee income and the contribution of strategic acquisitions. CEO Vassilis Psaltis highlighted the bank’s financial resilience as it prepares to unveil its strategic priorities through 2030 at its November 5 Investor Day.
Nicosia is strengthening its naval capabilities with a second Israeli-built offshore patrol vessel and an upgrade of its existing fleet. The agreement comes as Cyprus advances the development of the Cronos gas field and seeks to secure its position in the emerging energy and security architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Netanyahu’s bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot’s 48 and Arab-led parties 19 — a unity government, outside support, defections or another election each carry a political price.
Trump returns to South Carolina to support Darline Graham against Annie Andrews as a traditionally safe Republican seat becomes competitive — diverting money and attention from other crucial contests.
Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, months before her term expires — putting Europe’s monetary leadership in play as inflation, energy costs and French debt complicate the outlook.
The European Union’s ambition to secure lithium for its electric-vehicle industry is colliding with Serbia’s changing political landscape. Rio Tinto’s controversial Jadar project remains on Brussels’ strategic raw materials list, while the student-led movement that emerged victorious in Serbia’s elections includes some of the country’s most determined anti-mining activists. The dispute could become a defining test of Europe’s credibility in the Western Balkans.
From undersea cables and autonomous drones to cyberattacks on ports and critical shipping routes, the Greek prime minister will chair a high-level UN Security Council debate on October 29, placing emerging technologies, maritime security and international stability at the centre of the discussion.
A new round of US–Russia–Ukraine negotiations could take place between November 6 and 10 in Abu Dhabi, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. But Moscow says European representatives will not participate, exposing a fundamental diplomatic divide over who should shape the terms of peace and Europe's future security architecture.
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler calls for dialogue and cooperation in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, while warning that Ankara will make no concessions on what it considers its national rights and interests. His remarks expose the continuing tensions between diplomatic engagement, military deterrence and the unresolved maritime disputes between Greece and Turkey.
Greece delivers a sharp diplomatic response to Turkey’s attempt to entice Cairo with a larger maritime jurisdiction area. As Ankara seeks to capitalise on developments surrounding the controversial Turkey–Libya maritime memorandum, Athens is drawing a firm line around international law, sovereign rights and its strategic partnership with Egypt.
Giorgia Meloni’s government is preparing its final budget before Italy’s 2027 general election, balancing tax relief, energy support and fiscal discipline. With public debt near 138% of GDP, rising borrowing costs and renewed pressure on European bond markets, Rome faces a crucial test of economic credibility.
In a significant diplomatic shift, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signalled that Russia's security concerns could be discussed as part of a broader peace settlement. But Kyiv insists that Ukraine's sovereignty, its own security guarantees and Europe's participation must come first. The debate could extend far beyond the battlefield, touching on NATO, US-Russia relations and the future security architecture of Europe.
Arab-led parties are seeking a decisive role, Gadi Eisenkot is searching for a path to power, and Ra’am is keeping channels open — but parliamentary arithmetic alone cannot overcome political red lines.
Defeats in Brazil and Serbia expose the limits of great-power influence. But why does foreign support hurt some candidates and help others? The answer may lie in pressure, protection and economic benefit.
Washington promises visas for Bolsonaro and his family after his departure from Brazil. A money-laundering investigation, cancelled passports and conflicting accounts of his whereabouts turn the case into a diplomatic flashpoint.
Finishing first does not guarantee a government—and losing a majority does not automatically remove the prime minister. Vote counting, President Herzog’s decision and coalition negotiations will determine who governs next.
Greece’s health minister challenges predictions of Netanyahu’s political collapse, praises Eisenkot and stresses respect for Israel’s voters. What the initial election projections show—and where comparisons with Greece reach their limits.
Athens is pursuing a two-track geopolitical strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean: advancing the Great Sea Interconnector without recognizing Turkish jurisdiction, while mobilizing European and regional partners against the Turkey–Libya maritime memorandum. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis delivers a forceful message at the United Nations as the next phase of the energy project approaches.
