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.
In a sharp exchange with CNN’s Richard Quest, Greece’s Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis defended Europe’s fiscal resilience, warned of rising borrowing costs and outlined Greece’s €1.4 billion support package as the EU confronts a prolonged energy crisis.
Fourteen hours of tense negotiations, growing frustration among European leaders and accusations that António Costa “lost control of the room.” Disputes over energy prices, carbon emissions and the EU’s seven-year budget expose deep divisions among the 27 member states, while Greece pushes for fiscal flexibility and protection of European funding.
Turkish newspaper Aydınlık brings the controversial Turkey–Libya maritime agreement back into focus, highlighting Libyan claims over offshore exploration blocks south of Crete and warning of a potential freeze in diplomatic talks with Athens.
Washington opens the door to Russian diesel imports until April 2027, while Brussels insists on maintaining economic pressure on Moscow. With US midterm elections approaching, rising fuel prices are reshaping American energy policy and exposing a growing divide over Ukraine.
In a wide-ranging Financial Times interview, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rules out resignation, rejects any alliance with the far-right Alternative for Germany, warns about eurozone debt and challenges Donald Trump’s Russian diesel deal. With Germany’s industrial economy under pressure, Berlin is preparing a tougher European trade strategy while reaffirming its support for Ukraine.
Israel’s ambassador to Greece participated in early voting for the 26th Knesset at the Israeli Embassy in Athens, highlighting Greece’s historic role as the birthplace of democracy ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections.
Europe seeks to protect vital trade and energy routes through an international pledge against transit charges and a call for at least 10 ships for Operation Aspides.
Georgieva highlights Greece’s transition from IMF borrower to supporting technical assistance for other countries. The Eurogroup president champions fiscal credibility and reform, while Lagarde’s interventions underline Europe’s productivity and investment challenge.
EU leaders seek protection for European industry while clashing over carbon pricing and the 2028–2034 budget. A deal on Chinese hybrid cars offers an initial response, as Ukraine presses for continued financial support.
European leaders face difficult negotiations over soaring energy costs, the next EU budget, Ukraine and migration. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is seeking greater fiscal flexibility to support households and businesses, while divisions among the 27 member states threaten to delay major decisions.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls for additional European measures and greater fiscal flexibility to protect households and businesses from soaring energy costs, while warning that Athens will not accept further reductions in cohesion and agricultural funding. Migration policy forms the third pillar of Greece’s intervention at the European Council in Brussels.
The European Court of Auditors warns that Brussels’ proposed €2 trillion budget could make EU spending harder to trace. Agricultural subsidies, cohesion funding and national oversight mechanisms are under scrutiny, with Greece’s fraudulent pastureland claims highlighting the risks of weaker financial controls.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges EU leaders to adopt tougher migration measures ahead of the October 15–16 summit. Stronger border protection, expanded Frontex capabilities, faster returns and emergency responses to mass arrivals are at the centre of the debate — with major implications for Greece, Crete and the Mediterranean.
The Greek Solution leader launches a fierce attack on the government over Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure, energy competition with Turkey and Greece’s cost-of-living crisis. His interview also targets Alexis Tsipras, Nikos Androulakis, Russian oil imports, government-run fuel stations and opinion polls.
The ECB President puts competitiveness, productivity and monetary policy in the spotlight as Greece’s Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis prepares for high-level discussions with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and G7 finance ministers.
Athens faces mounting pressure on two fronts as Brussels prepares additional funding for eastern Libya to curb migration flows, while Tripoli challenges Greek offshore energy exploration south of Crete. Chevron’s plans, the Turkey–Libya maritime agreement and the prospect of European return hubs in 2027 are turning the central Mediterranean into a geopolitical flashpoint.
The White House has formally requested the resignation of Kimberly Guilfoyle, Washington's ambassador to Athens, following a series of allegations involving financial dealings and conduct before and during her diplomatic tenure. President Donald Trump's decision raises questions about the future leadership of the U.S. Embassy in Greece, the State Department's ongoing investigation and the next phase of Greek-American relations at a critical geopolitical moment.
Dimitris Mantzos, PASOK’s parliamentary spokesperson for foreign affairs, demands answers from the Greek government following the White House’s request for U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation. He raises concerns about alleged political interference, privileged access for business interests, and the transparency of energy and defense agreements concluded during the sixth Greece–U.S. Strategic Dialogue.
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.
