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Greece Secures Temporary Exemption for Russian LNG Shipping in EU Sanctions Deal
The narrow carveout protects qualifying prewar contracts tied to Dynagas, caps shipments at 2025 volumes and leaves the EU’s January 2027 import ban intact.
ETS2 Explained: Why the EU Is Putting a Carbon Price on Fuel and Why Greece Objects
Greece is challenging a new EU carbon market (ETS2), which aims to cut emissions but may raise household costs and affect fuel taxes and state revenue.
Greece Looks Wealthier on Paper, but UBS Data Shows Pressure on Typical Households
UBS data places Greece in the global top 30 for average wealth per adult, but the median figure tells a more familiar story: property wealth has risen while many households remain short on cash.
European Parliament Recognizes Women and Girls Affected by Crimes During the 1974 Invasion of Cyprus
The European Parliament adopted a resolution recognizing women and girls affected by crimes during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
EU Rebukes Turkey Over Cyprus Exclusion From COP31 Preparations
The EU has rebuked Turkey after Cyprus said it was excluded from COP31 preparatory meetings in New York and Tokyo, adding tension ahead of the U.N. climate summit in Antalya.
Greece Joins Pax Silica, Linking AI Ambition to Kozani and Lavrio
Greece has joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, linking AI, energy, semiconductors, data centers, and secure technology supply chains to its wider strategic role.
A Disease, a Divided Island, and the Cheese That Still Connects Cyprus
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus is threatening Halloumi production and exposing how the island’s long-standing division shapes even a shared crisis.
Europe’s Entry/Exit System Is Now in Effect: What Travelers to Greece Need to Know
Greece says the EU’s Entry/Exit System is active for non-EU travelers, though biometric scans may be paused at busy airports during peak traffic.
EU Prosecutors Ask Greek Parliament to Lift Immunity of 11 MPs as Scandal Triggers Government Reshuffle
EU prosecutors have asked Greece’s Parliament to lift immunity for 11 MPs in an OPEKEPE farm subsidy fraud investigation tied to EU funds.
Greece Moves Closer to Sending Its First Astronaut to Space
Greece is closer than ever to sending one of its own nationals into space as Greek physician Adrianos Golemis enters the European Space Agency’s astronaut training program.
Aegean Boat Report Founder Arrested in Norway Over Greek Warrant
Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, was arrested in Norway under a Greek warrant, raising legal questions about migration monitoring in the Aegean.
The Athens FIR Shutdown Wasn’t a Glitch. It Was Seven Years in the Making
The January shutdown of Greek airspace exposed more than a technical glitch. It revealed seven years of stalled modernization and mounting pressure inside the country’s air traffic control system.
