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Crete-Cyprus power cable: Diplomatic opening for surveys to resume without confrontation with Turkey
Public statements by the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers suggest a possible way forward for the electricity interconnector, with Ankara receiving written information but Athens retaining sole authority to approve surveys by the Abeille Marengo

Greece faces new diplomatic showdown with Libya as Turkey secures approval of disputed maritime deal
Athens warns of countermeasures after eastern Libya’s parliament ratifies the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime agreement, with the EU backing Greece and Cyprus. Ankara’s growing influence over the Haftar family and Egypt’s cautious response add to regional tensions
€114m VAT fraud involving smartphones; Arrests in Cyprus, Germany and Italy, searches also in Greece
The criminal network allegedly exploited EU rules on cross-border transactions, causing substantial tax losses in Sweden and Germany – Assets seized and 12 searches conducted across four countries

Turkey raises tensions with NAVTEX ahead of Eunomia exercise in area earmarked for cable-laying vessel
The research vessel Abeille Marengo is also expected to pass through an area south of Kastellorizo, previously designated by the Heraklion station, once procedures are completed and the relevant NAVTEX for the cable project is issued

Work to resume on laying the electrical interconnector cable to Cyprus
The vessel ABEILLE MARENGO, flying the French flag, has applied for a work permit. The application covers the maritime survey areas that fall within Greece’s territorial waters

Papastavrou: Heating allowance to rise significantly across the board, with heating oil target set below €1.75 per litre
The government is preparing two measures to support households facing higher heating costs while safeguarding public finances

‘Europe should follow Greece’s example’ says Rubio, as US$4 billion in arms sales and energy alliance take centre stage
Visiting Athens, Marco Rubio called Greece a 'model ally' and urged Europe to follow its example, as the sixth Strategic Dialogue produced US$4 billion in military equipment sales and fresh energy commitments


