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Oil prices surge following new U.S. strikes against Iran, with Brent crude exceeding $76
The latest exchange of strikes threatens to undermine the fragile ceasefire, while prices are also being supported by the U.S. Treasury's decision to revoke the waiver that had allowed Iran to sell oil
Vertical Corridor: Who secured capacity in the first long-term auctions?
The first major test of the new commercial model resulted in strong capacity commitments, new participants such as Metlen, and growing interest in Greece's natural gas export routes
NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage
With F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-Turkey relations, and defense spending at the center of discussions, the NATO Summit is taking place as Greece seeks to showcase its reliability and military readiness within the Alliance. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that Donald Trump is preparing a "gift" for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by supporting Turkey's return to the F-35 program
Salt is heading to the commodities markets and could become the “next oil”
From a food preservative used for thousands of years to a key raw material for sodium batteries and a new “weapon” in the undeclared economic battle between the West and China – What Morgan Stanley predicts for its future market value
Summer Sales 2026: When they start, and which Sunday stores open
The 2026 summer sales are just around the corner, with stores having already launched their sales
PPC: Morgan Stanley initiates coverage with “overweight” recommendation and price target of €27
PPC strengthens its position among international investors’ preferences, as investments in renewable energy sources, grids and the group’s transformation create expectations for higher profitability and further growth momentum
Water sector overhaul begins: 60 water management bodies to be consolidated in Attica and Thessaloniki
The Ministry of Environment and Energy's bill, expected to be submitted to Parliament in July, introduces the largest restructuring of Greece's water management system. The first phase will cover 50% of the country's population, while worsening water scarcity is accelerating reforms. Major infrastructure projects are also moving forward on the islands and the mainland. Local mayors have expressed concerns over the changes
