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A total of 160 Greek seafarers are in the Middle East
The Greek government is closely monitoring the safety of seafarers as attacks on energy facilities in the region increase
EU concerned about the World Cup amid Middle East war, criticizes Infantino-Trump cooperation
The European Union Commissioner for Sports has called on Gianni Infantino to strengthen the management of critical issues, emphasizing the need for clear security guarantees ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico
Reuters: daily oil production from the United Arab Emirates down over 50%
Oil production in the UAE has fallen dramatically following the escalation of the conflict with Iran and the disruption of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
240 cargo ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese ship transits increase
36 have been successfully passed - Shipping crisis affects 4% of the world's dry cargo
“If we hadn’t carried out the attack on Iran, World War III would have started,” Trump says – Drone struck a hotel in Baghdad, explosions near the US embassy (Update)
Japan and Australia say no to Trump for sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz - Israel bombed oil facilities in Iran, "ecocide", says Araghji - Rocket and drone attack on Baghdad International Airport, flights to Dubai briefly suspended
Alarm in Athens over prolonged economic uncertainty: Preparedness drills and the EU Summit
Although the government has fiscal reserves and has carried out the necessary preparedness exercises, a European intervention will also be required
Over 400 million barrels of oil reserves released to the market by the International Energy Agency
Governments of IEA countries have pledged to make available 271.7 million barrels of oil from government reserves, 116.6 million barrels from industry's mandatory stocks and 23.6 million barrels from other sources