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Athens is keeping its expectations low regarding the F-35s and U.S. sanctions against Turkey, with Congress and Israel key to the equation
The Greek government is closely monitoring developments in Ankara with composure, while acknowledging that President Donald Trump appears intent on accommodating Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in some way, following the grand welcome the Turkish leader extended to him.


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

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
Rent: When a landlord can ask for an increase and when a tenant has the right to refuse
What applies to the mandatory three-year term, adjustment clauses and new agreements – The areas where price pressures continue

Debts to Funds: Applications for 72 installments have started – Benefits and difficulties
The regulation concerns insurance debts created up to 31/12/2023 and that were not in an active repayment arrangement on 21 April 2026, nor were included in any other settlement scheme

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

Kerameos: Widow’s pension cuts after three years to be abolished
Labour Minister Niki Kerameos announced that the 35% reduction introduced under the Katrougalos law will be scrapped, while beneficiaries will not be required to repay any retroactive amounts.

RE/MAX Greece: Mid-sized homes dominated residential sales in 2025
Half of all homes sold last year measured between 51 and 100 square metres, reflecting buyers' growing preference for practical, cost-effective properties. Thessaloniki showed a distinct trend toward larger apartments, while the rest of Greece presented a more balanced market

