Nadia Calviño on energy crisis: Unity and strategic autonomy
EIB President Nadia Calviño highlights Europe’s improved energy position since 2022, emphasizing unity in addressing global challenges and strategic autonomy.
Economy
Pierrakakis at ECOFIN: Cost of delay on Savings and Investment Union is huge, we have no time
Greek Finance Minister Pierrakakis urges EU to fast-track Savings and Investment Union reforms, warning of massive costs from delays in capital market integration.
Pierrakakis warns of prolonged energy crisis at Eurogroup meeting
Eurogroup president Pierrakakis warns Europe must prepare for prolonged energy instability amid Middle East tensions threatening economic recovery.
Middle East crisis drives oil and gas prices up across Europe
Middle East tensions drive oil to $85/barrel and natural gas volatility higher, threatening Europe’s energy costs and Greece’s electricity bills.
Middle East crisis sends European gas prices soaring nearly 30%
European natural gas prices surge nearly 30% following Middle East conflict escalation, with TTF futures hitting €66 per megawatt-hour amid supply concerns.
IMF warns of inflation surge amid Middle East war: “Think the unthinkable and prepare”
IMF chief warns Middle East conflict could trigger inflation surge with oil prices threatening global economic stability and urging urgent policy preparation.
Middle East crisis triggers new inflation wave with rising fuel and transport costs
Middle East tensions trigger new inflation wave as fuel prices surge 20% and supply chains face major disruptions across Europe and Greece.
Strait of Hormuz: How oil pipelines are changing the balance
The Strait of Hormuz crisis intensifies as Iran threatens to close this vital oil route, while Saudi and UAE pipelines emerge as crucial alternatives to global energy security.
Athens Stock Exchange bleeds €10.4bn amid Middle East war
Athens Stock Exchange loses €10.4 billion as Middle East war triggers 6.81% market decline, wiping out most 2026 gains amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Papastavrou on Middle East crisis: Greece has 3-month energy supply security and support measures ready
Greece’s Energy Minister assures 3-month energy security amid Middle East crisis escalation, with support measures ready as Iran faces US-Israel strikes.
Oil prices surge to $93 as Qatar warns of global economic crash
Oil prices soar to $93 per barrel as Qatar’s Energy Minister warns of potential global economic collapse amid Middle East tensions and Persian Gulf supply threats.
Greece payment schedule: €70.4M distributed March 9-13
Greece’s Ministry of Labor announces €70.4M in payments to 73,000 beneficiaries through e-EFKA and DYPA from March 9-13, covering unemployment benefits and pensions.