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The Court of Justice of the European Union upholds a 4.1 billion euro fine against Google

Google and Alphabet's appeal against the ruling was rejected, confirming that the pre-installation of Google Search and Chrome on Android devices breached EU competition rules

Duty-Free shopping on SHEIN and Temu ends as new €3 EU import charge comes into force

New fee for low-value imports from outside the EU takes effect from 1 July, aimed at tackling unfair competition and strengthening checks on e-commerce products

End of ultra-cheap Shein and Temu shopping: Who pays the new €3 fee, when it applies, and who can avoid it from tomorrow

Under European Commission guidelines that will apply across all EU customs authorities, the key issue for consumers is not when an order was placed, but when the parcel is cleared for import into the EU

Papastavrou: Greece seeks key role in India–Middle East–Europe corridor

Greece fully supports the IMEC initiative and is explicitly seeking to become part of the corridor, describing it as a major project for global trade, energy flows and digital connectivity between India, the Middle East and Europe, the minister said

EU announces urgent €5 million in humanitarian aid for Venezuela earthquake victims

An air bridge from Copenhagen is also being organised, carrying around 50 tonnes of essential supplies, including shelter materials, water and sanitation equipment, and educational resources

Why Europe is sweltering: The most extreme summer of the century brings deadly heat — What it means for Greece

Arctic ice melt is fueling heatwaves across Northern Europe – Cleaner air is contributing to warming – Temperatures up to 16°C above normal

Customs duty exemption for small parcels from China ends: Platforms pass on charges, consumers cancel orders

Even if an order has already been placed “without the three-euro fee”, if it passes through customs after 1 July, the courier may request an additional charge for delivery

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

UN Suspends ship evacuation plan through the Strait of Hormuz after attack near Oman

Hundreds of stranded vessels and thousands of seafarers remain trapped in the Persian Gulf after the UN halted its evacuation plan following an attack on a ship in the Gulf of Oman

Papastavrou: No exclusion of Cyprus from COP31 preparatory processes – “Either all 27 or none”

Statement at EU Environment Ministers’ Council – “Greece fully supports the Climate Commissioner’s statement condemning Turkey’s attempt to exclude the Republic of Cyprus”

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