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.
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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.
Oil giants face domino effect as Strait of Hormuz blockade forces major production cuts
Kuwait follows Qatar in cutting oil production as Strait of Hormuz blockade fills storage tanks to capacity, threatening global energy supplies.
DBRS confirms Greece’s BBB credit rating with stable outlook
DBRS confirms Greece’s BBB credit rating with stable outlook, citing favorable economic growth, strong fiscal performance, and declining public debt ratios.
Tax returns 2026: AADE platform opens March 16 – Pre-filled forms for 1.5M taxpayers
Greece’s tax authority opens electronic platform March 16 for 2026 tax returns. Over 1.5M taxpayers get pre-filled forms with key checkpoints before submission.
Europe’s natural gas shock puts Romania at critical crossroads
Romania faces critical energy crossroads as European natural gas prices surge 70% in days, highlighting urgent need for diversification through Vertical Corridor.
Greece achieves strong 2.1% growth in 2025 with 9% investment surge
Greece achieves impressive 2.1% economic growth in 2025 with 9% investment surge and significant wage increases, outperforming eurozone averages.
Trump sets oil prices on fire: Above $90 after Iran ultimatum
Trump’s Iran ultimatum sends oil prices soaring above $90 per barrel as markets react to war escalation threats and Middle East supply concerns.
Iran war sparks global food crisis fears: Which countries face shortages
Iran conflict threatens global food crisis as Strait of Hormuz disruptions endanger supplies to Gulf nations, with millions facing potential shortages.
What investors buy when war breaks out: Wealth protection strategies
Learn proven investment strategies for crisis protection. Discover what assets experts buy during war, inflation, and market volatility to safeguard wealth.