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UK-EU treaty on Gibraltar signed: What changes for border crossings

The treaty was signed in Brussels by European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Sefcovic, UK Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno, and Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.

Turkey rejects European Parliament resolution on Cyprus, calls it “invalid and baseless”

Ankara accuses the EU of a “biased stance” on the Cyprus issue and defends the Turkish armed forces, voices full backing for the breakaway north and accuses Brussels of drifting away from historical impartiality

Greece moves to become Southeast Europe’s first carbon storage hub with €1bn Prinos project

The permit for the new “Omega” platform has been signed, which will enable Greek industries to reduce their emissions costs and boost their competitiveness - Work is set to begin in October

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

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

Politico: Greece among countries sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and Uzbekistan

Greece, Denmark, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands are leading a push for new EU return hubs outside the bloc, with critics warning that the plan raises serious human-rights concerns.

Alcoclock in new cars from July 2026: what the EU rule really means for drivers

New cars registered in the EU must be ready for an alcohol interlock device, but drivers will not be asked to take a breath test every time they start the engine

Tax incentive for hedge funds from London, Asia and the Middle East – Goal: Turn Athens into an investment hub

Protective framework for investment funds, managers and executives relocating activities to Greece – 5% tax rate on carried interest and a block on double taxation

EU: compensation for delayed flights remains in place, up to €600 for passengers

Airlines will be required to inform travelers within 48 hours about the compensation process and provide reasons for any refusal to pay

Mitsotakis in Sofia: New European defense financing tool, joint Greece-Bulgaria front on competitiveness

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in Sofia, where the two leaders highlighted the importance of deepening cooperation between Greece and Bulgaria in infrastructure, energy, water management, and European defense

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