Athens says the Libyan parliamentary decision does not alter the memorandum’s invalidity, informs partners and allies, and pledges appropriate action to safeguard Greece’s sovereign rights.
Greece maintains a share of more than 20% of the international yacht charter market, according to the Greek Yachting Association, as the total value of charters rises despite stable booking volumes. Strong demand from American clients, growing interest in luxury yachts and encouraging early indications for 2027 are strengthening the outlook for Greek shipping, maritime tourism and the wider economy.
Donald Trump’s special envoy warns that an accidental military confrontation between Israel and Turkey could trigger a dangerous regional escalation. Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase, intelligence claims about Turkish radar and air-defense systems, and growing tensions between Benjamin Netanyahu and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have placed Washington in an increasingly difficult strategic position.
In a major geopolitical reversal, Libya’s eastern-based parliament has approved the controversial 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, according to Reuters, reversing its previous opposition. Ankara’s growing influence over Khalifa Haftar’s political camp raises new questions about maritime sovereignty, energy exploration south of Crete and the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean.
With US diesel prices surging ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, Donald Trump is intensifying diplomatic efforts over Ukraine. New talks involving Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner expose growing tensions over Russian oil sanctions, attacks on refineries and Washington’s increasingly complicated relationship with Kyiv.
Speaking at the Future Health Initiative in Abu Dhabi, Greece’s Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis unveiled his vision for a digitally transformed National Health System, highlighting the Health-IQ platform, cooperation with the World Health Organization, and a major shift from treating diseases to preventing them.
EU defence expenditure is projected to reach €454 billion in 2026, yet only 24% of equipment procurement in 2025 was collaborative — The challenge for SAFE and the competition over industry, contracts and national control.
Mitsotakis and Papastergiou inaugurated Greece’s most powerful supercomputer in Lavrio — Access for researchers and businesses will gradually begin in December, supporting applications in healthcare, energy and civil protection.
Washington is pursuing Central Asia’s critical minerals while suspending new sanctions measures against Russia. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are navigating the competing interests of the United States, Moscow and Beijing, as the European Union seeks to maintain pressure on Russia.
Previously undisclosed documents reveal that Israeli governments encouraged the continuation of Qatari financial assistance to Gaza, even shortly before the October 7 attacks. Letters from senior intelligence officials, the involvement of Mossad and Netanyahu’s controversial containment strategy raise questions about the relationship between humanitarian aid, political control and national security.
The US Secretary of State rejects suggestions that Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure signals a downgrade in Greek-American relations. Energy security, NATO, the Eastern Mediterranean, Russian diesel, Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz reveal the wider geopolitical priorities shaping Washington’s relationship with Athens.
Greece unveils a major national supercomputing infrastructure in Lavrio, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attending the inauguration. The €58.9 million investment aims to strengthen artificial intelligence, scientific research, industrial innovation and the country’s position in Europe’s technological landscape.
The OECD’s new report highlights strong Greek results in people’s experience of justice and access to support — Skertsos and Floridis call for continued reforms focused on measurable outcomes.
Greek proposals on fiscal flexibility, migration threats and children’s online safety move towards further development, alongside measures for heating and fuel — “Greece now has a strong voice in Europe,” the prime minister says.
From September 2025 discussions to long-term LNG contracts, Albania and Ukraine: the agreements, official statements and strategic partnerships behind Alexandros Exarchou’s expanding energy role.
The Republican senator challenges Ankara’s conduct as a NATO ally and links energy cooperation between Greece, Cyprus and Israel to American interests.
The development minister pledged to issue a joint ministerial decision within days, advancing the park’s licensing process and addressing outstanding legal and spatial planning issues.
Following high-stakes talks with European Union leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv expects additional Belgian F-16 fighter jets before the end of 2026 and renews his demand for access to frozen Russian assets. Meanwhile, Hungary’s new leadership signals a diplomatic opening with Ukraine as tensions between Washington and Kyiv deepen.
Washington’s renewed engagement with Moscow is raising concerns in Brussels as European leaders revisit plans to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Belgium’s legal objections, disagreements over financial risks and growing tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy are testing the EU’s ability to maintain a united front.
European banks could distribute €109 billion in dividends and €62 billion through share buybacks. Five lenders face closer scrutiny over risk-weighting measures as regulatory reviews test capital-return expectations.
Michael Rubin attacks the US ambassador’s approach to F-35s, sanctions and Greek sovereignty, warning of dangerous regional consequences. A separate Reuters investigation raises questions about business connections.
