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European Parliament adopts sweeping proposals to address housing crisis
Special Committee calls for 10 million new homes, faster permits and targeted support for young people and middle-income families
Official EU law bans Russian natural gas imports, upgrading Greece’s role and the vertical corridor
The decision to phase out Russian natural gas from autumn 2027 gives Greece the opportunity to play the role of an energy hub in Europe through the Vertical Energy Corridor
Europe one step closer to the “trade bazooka” against the U.S. over Greenland – France and Germany converge, Meloni’s role crucial
European leaders are hardening their stance toward Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland and are calling on the European Commission to prepare the EU’s most powerful trade instrument – The Anti-Coercion Instrument and tariffs on U.S. products worth €93 billion are on the table
Athens reluctant to take part in Trump’s Peace Council – Most Europeans leaning toward “no,” except Orban
The U.S. president has invited around 60 countries to participate in the Council, whose initial aim is to maintain peace in Gaza. What concerns the Greek government, which countries tend to accept the invitation, and which are inclined to reject it
Opening access to a market of 300 million consumers for Greek products through the EU–Mercosur agreement: Benefits for olive oil, cheeses, kiwifruit, peaches and bakery products
Tariff benefits, protection of geographical indications and safeguard clauses, as well as reactions from farming organizations over competition – The potential trade agreements
EU sanctions against us will receive the “appropriate response,” says Israel
“We hope the matter does not reach that point,” writes Israel’s Foreign Minister in a post
Bank of Greece: Housing burden in Greece in the red – Up to half of a salary goes to housing costs
Significant deterioration in the price-to-income ratio over the last decade – Burden especially severe for vulnerable groups – Rising rents worsen the situation
How real is Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz? Analysts are divided, speaking of a “global shock” or a “self-inflicted wound” for Tehran
In the shadow of its military conflict with Israel, Iran is brandishing the threat of "blocking" one of the most strategic passageways for international energy trade — the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts weigh the consequences, while many believe Tehran ultimately won't follow through
