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Strong Greek footprint in the EU’s new grids package – Interconnections and energy security at the forefront

The EU adopts a new strategy for energy grids, with Greece playing a key role in advancing the view that electricity networks should be treated as a European, rather than purely national, responsibility

Volkswagen is considering cutting up to 100,000 jobs and closing factories

The Volkswagen Group is considering cutting costs by 11 billion euros by the end of the decade and closing four plants in the medium term—unions are pushing back

The 27 EU member states give the final green light for the EU-U.S. trade agreement to take effect before July 4

The EU and the U.S. have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship in the world, accounting for nearly 30% of global trade in goods and services and 43% of global GDP

According to a survey, nearly 2 out of 3 Greeks would change jobs to be able to bring their pet to work with them

87% of Greeks believe that having pets in the workplace contributes to a calmer work environment, while 83% believe that it helps reduce stress throughout the day

Vertical Corridor: Interest in natural gas exports to six countries in Southeast Europe

Atlantic See is promoting agreements to supply natural gas via Greece to countries in Southeast Europe, as part of the “vertical corridor” LNG, with the goal of ensuring long-term supplies and strengthening the region’s energy security

Ten projects totaling 15 million euros to address water shortages, funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy in nine island municipalities

The projects will be implemented in Naxos, Amorgos, Astypalaia, Rhodes, Leros, Skopelos, Alonissos, Zakynthos, and Viannos in Crete

Putin: We are ready for peace talks with Ukraine based on the Istanbul agreements

According to Putin, these agreements were put forward during negotiations in Istanbul and were accepted by the Ukrainian side at the time

Hydrocarbons: Corfu drilling enters final stretch, Kyparissiakos to follow – Exploration timeline

The American oil company is entering “Block 10” with a 70% stake, while the first exploratory drilling west of Corfu is scheduled for February 2027

Seven immediate support measures for citizens: From €150 per child to 72-instalment debt repayment plans

Finance Ministry omnibus bill enters final stage – First payments and debt arrangements for thousands of beneficiaries to begin in June and July

Record low in registered Greek unemployment in May, with annual drop of more than 10%

The number of unemployed people registered with the DYPA reached 660,682

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