Greek Parliament Approves Landmark Cultural Heritage Reform

New legal framework establishes a dedicated heritage organization, strengthens the audiovisual sector, safeguards archaeological assets and modernizes cultural management. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni insists the reform protects public ownership while improving efficiency and international outreach.

METLEN’s Gallium Mega-Deal: US Tech Giant Locks In 25% of Future Production

The first major supply agreement for European-produced gallium with a leading US technology company transforms METLEN’s investment into a strategic link in the Western industrial supply chain. The deal reduces commercial risk, strengthens the project’s financing prospects and places Greece at the heart of the global race for AI, semiconductors, telecommunications and defence technologies.

Guterres Reopens the Cyprus Question: 5+1 Summit Brings Greece and Turkey Back to the Table

The UN Secretary-General has announced a new informal expanded meeting involving the two Cypriot communities and the three guarantor powers. His “constructive” talks with Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhurman have revived diplomatic momentum, although deep divisions remain over the form of a settlement, security guarantees and Turkey’s continued role on the island.

Tsipras Unveils “Aristotle Plan”: €15 Billion for Local Governments and a Radical Overhaul of Greece’s Municipal Map

The leader of ELAS presented his vision for a “New Social Contract” and a “New Metapolitefsi,” proposing stronger local governments, the restoration of more than 100 municipalities, and nearly €15 billion in guaranteed funding for regional and municipal authorities.

Exarchou: “AKTOR Has Returned to the Top” — The €3 Billion Investment Plan Reshaping Greece’s Economy

Backed by a €1.3 billion capital base, a successful €650 million share capital increase and strong international investor support, AKTOR Group is entering a new era of growth. Chairman and CEO Alexandros Exarchou describes the milestone as “a new chapter” for the Group, while the market views it as the emergence of one of Southeast Europe’s most powerful investment platforms.

Guterres in Cyprus: The Moment of Truth for a Settlement — The UN Plan and Europe’s Crucial Role

The UN Secretary-General’s visit to Nicosia aims to turn confidence-building measures into a genuine political process. His separate meetings with Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhürman, the private dinner and Wednesday’s joint meeting will reveal whether there is sufficient ground for meaningful negotiations—or whether partition is becoming entrenched. The European Union may not formally sit at the table, but it is an indispensable part of any viable settlement.

Mitsotakis Adopts the “Draghi Line” on Energy Costs: Greece Pushes for Cheaper Electricity Across Europe

Athens is reviving the debate over a fundamental reform of the European electricity market, arguing that the low production cost of renewable energy must finally be reflected in household and industrial electricity bills. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is aligning Greece with Mario Draghi's competitiveness agenda, warning that Europe cannot remain globally competitive while paying significantly higher energy prices than its major economic rivals.

Guilfoyle: $1.35 Billion and 10,000 Jobs – Greece Enters the Global Shipbuilding Power Game

A trilateral partnership between Greece, the United States and South Korea could transform Elefsina into a strategic shipbuilding and defence hub for the Eastern Mediterranean, the Black Sea and NATO. Kimberly Guilfoyle linked major investment, 10,000 skilled jobs and the construction of frigates, corvettes and submarines to a broader ambition: restoring Greece’s capacity to produce maritime power.

Mitsotakis: “No Magic Solution for Fuel Prices” – Greece Pushes EU for New Energy Shield if Crisis Returns

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned that Europe is not yet out of the energy danger zone, stressing that rising fuel prices cannot be tackled through simplistic national measures alone. Standing alongside Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Salzburg, Mitsotakis called for coordinated European action should geopolitical tensions once again trigger a surge in energy costs. At the same time, Greece received strong praise from Austria for its economic reforms, its role in safeguarding the EU’s external borders, and its growing strategic importance as an energy hub.

Constitution on the Edge of 180 Votes: The Ballot That Could Reshape Greece’s 2027 Election

Parliament votes on whether 33 constitutional provisions should be opened for revision, but the real battle concerns parliamentary majorities, future governing alliances and who will ultimately write the new rules on ministerial accountability, justice, universities, the civil service and the electoral system.

Tourism Boom, Economic Gap: Greece Welcomes More Visitors but Earns Less per Tourist

Tourist arrivals continue to break records, yet spending per visitor remains weak and average stays are getting shorter. The data suggest that Greece's tourism-led growth model is reaching its limits, raising new questions about long-term competitiveness and sustainable economic development.

Cyprus: Guterres’ Two Scenarios and the Dual Key Held by Ankara and Brussels

The UN Secretary-General’s mission to Cyprus is not just another diplomatic visit. It is a final attempt to determine whether there is enough political ground for a new five-party conference or whether the Cyprus file will be handed to his successor without meaningful progress.