Greece Slows New EU Sanctions on Russia as Dynagas Becomes the Focal Point

Athens argues new LNG restrictions would severely impact Greek shipping, exposing the growing tension between Europe's sanctions policy and its strategic maritime interests.

National Bank of Greece Sees Greek SMEs Holding Their Nerve: Investment Resilience Meets the AI Revolution

Despite geopolitical uncertainty, Greek SMEs are keeping investment plans alive while Artificial Intelligence emerges as the country's next competitive advantage.

Exarchou Raises the Stakes: AKTOR Considers Expanding Its Capital Increase Beyond €650 Million

Strong investor demand is prompting AKTOR to consider increasing the size of its capital raise, as Alexandros Exarchou positions the group to become one of Southeast Europe’s dominant infrastructure and energy players.

Cyprus Holds the Key to Europe’s Defence Ambitions – The Dispute That Still Blocks Turkey

As Europe seeks to strengthen its defence capabilities, the Cyprus question remains the political red line preventing Turkey’s deeper integration into the EU’s security architecture.

OPEKEPE Scandal: European Prosecutors Put EU Accountability at the Centre of Greek Politics

Charges filed against 22 individuals, including four sitting MPs, as the European Public Prosecutor's Office signals a tougher era for protecting EU funds.

Turkey Becomes NATO’s Strategic Pivot as Global Security Architecture Shifts

No longer viewed as NATO’s most difficult ally, Turkey is rapidly emerging as one of the alliance’s most indispensable strategic partners. The Ankara NATO Summit highlighted a profound geopolitical shift: in an era defined by the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, energy insecurity, and great-power competition, Ankara’s geography and diplomatic flexibility have become assets the West can no longer ignore.

Greek Tourism at a Crossroads: Luxury Investments Boom While Small Hotels Face Growing Pressure

Record investments of €1.5 billion are reshaping Greece’s tourism industry through green and digital transformation. Yet behind the strong performance lies a widening divide, as luxury hotels expand while small and medium-sized businesses struggle to keep pace with rising costs, labor shortages, and changing market dynamics.

Greece's New Marine Parks: A Green Strategy with Geopolitical and Energy Implications

By approving the Presidential Decree establishing the South Aegean Marine Park, Greece is linking marine conservation with energy security, maritime sovereignty and sustainable economic development, positioning itself among the European Union's leaders in ocean protection.

Child Benefit Increase: €200 Million Boost for Families—or Just a Temporary Fix to Greece's Demographic Crisis?

The Greek government is considering a 30% increase in child benefits without changing income eligibility thresholds. While the OECD describes the proposal as the most effective tool for reducing child poverty, economists argue that reversing Greece's demographic decline will require far more comprehensive reforms.

Is NATO’s 5% Defense Spending Target a Strategic Necessity—or a Fiscal Time Bomb?

As the Alliance commits to its most ambitious military spending target since the Cold War, a growing debate is emerging: can Western democracies afford to rearm without undermining the very economic foundations that sustain their security?

EU Elevates Cyprus Talks with Fitto Appointment – Christodoulides Hails Stronger European Role

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed the European Commission’s decision to appoint Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as the EU’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, describing it as clear evidence of the Union’s upgraded commitment to a more active role in efforts to relaunch UN-led reunification negotiations.

UN Cyprus Plan Sparks Debate: New Federal Model Reportedly Moves Closer to Turkish Position

A report by The Independent claims the United Nations is exploring a new framework for resolving the Cyprus issue based on a looser federal structure, featuring two constituent states, limited central powers and a new security architecture. While no official proposal has been submitted, the reported ideas have already triggered political debate in Cyprus and beyond.