France Extreme Heatwave: 40°C Temperatures Shut Down Nuclear Reactor
France’s record-breaking heatwave hits 40°C, forcing a nuclear reactor offline near Toulouse as the Senate calls for a bold new climate strategy.
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Economist’s 30th Government Roundtable: Europe’s competitiveness, migration & energy security take center stage on day two
There were many fascinating and thought-provoking contributions during the 30th Round Table Discussion with the Greek Government, titled “Progress in an Age of Turbulence,” as part of the 2nd day of the annual Economist conference….
Constitutional Reform: Conservative MPs raise objections over minister-MP incompatibility rule
Greek conservative MPs push back on a proposed constitutional rule that would bar ministers from simultaneously holding their parliamentary seats.
Friedrich Merz: Germany to buy Tomahawk missiles from the US
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces the purchase of US Tomahawk missiles, calling it a move to close a critical gap in Germany’s defense strategy.
Trump says Iran reached out for a deal after US strikes
Trump says Iran contacted him seeking a deal after repeated US strikes, as the IRGC retaliates against Gulf states and threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz.
NATO Summit: $140B Ukraine aid pledge, Patriot production deal, and Moscow’s reaction
NATO allies pledge €140B for Ukraine at the Ankara summit, greenlight Patriot production, and face sharp condemnation from Moscow.
SYRIZA in Crisis: New Wave of Resignations Looms as Party Battles for Survival
SYRIZA faces a fresh wave of MP resignations following Notopoulou’s exit, as the party braces for a make-or-break Central Committee showdown.
Tax Returns 2026: 900,000 Pending Filings Push Deadline Extension to July 22
Greece eyes a July 22 tax return deadline extension as 900,000 filings remain pending and accounting firms sound the alarm over mounting pressure.
NATO Ankara Summit: Trump’s Unpredictable Chess Game, Turkey’s F-35 Bid, and the New Balance of Power
The NATO Ankara Summit exposed Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy, Turkey’s F-35 ambitions, and a shifting balance of power among Western allies.
Greek-Turkish relations shift: Mitsotakis raises casus belli at NATO summit — what it means for Turkey’s F-35 bid
Greek PM Mitsotakis raised the casus belli issue at the NATO Ankara Summit, sending a strong message to Turkey over F-35s and territorial waters.
Hospital fire in Athens: Wing evacuated, two patients treated for smoke inhalation
A fire broke out at Sismanoglio Hospital in Athens, prompting evacuation of an entire wing and sending two patients to the emergency department.
Iran explosions reported as Trump rules out ceasefire
Explosions reported in Bandar Abbas as Trump rules out an Iran ceasefire and threatens to strike oil hubs, power plants, and desalination facilities.
SYRIZA in Crisis: Central Committee Chaos Sparks Transparency Scandal
SYRIZA’s internal crisis deepens as MPs Alexiadis and Polakis publicly accuse the leadership of hiding Central Committee membership data.
Argos police shooting: 20-year-old brain dead after being shot twice in the head
A 20-year-old is brain dead after being shot twice in the head by police during a chase in Argos, Greece, as officers claim they fired warning shots.
Erdoğan Slams Mitsotakis Over F-35 Remarks, Invites Greek PM to Resolve Aegean Disputes
Erdoğan fires back at Mitsotakis over F-35 comments at the NATO Summit, while signaling readiness to resolve Aegean tensions through direct leadership talks.
Trump on F-35s for Turkey: “I haven’t decided yet”
Trump wraps up NATO Summit in Ankara, says he hasn’t decided on F-35s for Turkey and claims Iran’s military has been “completely destroyed.”
Mitsotakis to A Haber: “Our only dispute with Turkey is maritime zones”
Greek PM Mitsotakis tells Turkish broadcaster A Haber that maritime zone delimitation is the only dispute between Greece and Turkey.
Guilfoyle at Economist Forum: Technology Is the Next Phase of US-Greece Partnership
U.S. Ambassador Guilfoyle at the Economist forum: Greece and the US are entering a new era of tech, AI, and defense collaboration.
Trump’s Statements Send Oil Prices Soaring and Stocks Tumbling
Trump declared Iran talks “a waste of time” at the NATO Summit, sending oil prices surging over 6% and European stocks into a sharp decline.
Greece Unlocks €80M for Small-Scale Irrigation Infrastructure
Greece allocates €80M for small-scale irrigation and water infrastructure upgrades, with municipalities as key beneficiaries under the EU CAP 2023–2027 plan.