Parliament will decide on contracts granting offshore hydrocarbon exploration rights south of the Peloponnese and Crete to a Chevron–Helleniq Energy consortium, as Athens advances its energy strategy.

The government is on alert over fuels and natural gas, with price increases at the pump starting tomorrow – Even the convening of a Crisis Management Task Force is on the table.

Drone strikes and escalating military exchanges have forced precautionary shutdowns of major oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Israel, disrupting exports and jolting global markets.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.73%, with losses recorded in every sector except oil and gas.

Athens is on high alert as rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty raise fears of inflation, weaker consumption, and pressure on tourism if the Middle East crisis drags on.

Gas prices have climbed in recent days as global markets react to escalating conflict, with further increases possible depending on developments in key oil transit routes

The largest shipping capital raise of all time on the Oslo Stock Exchange – Multiple oversubscription of the public offering.

An estimated 390,000 individuals gambled exclusively online, 215,000 participated in illegal land-based venues, and 194,000 engaged in both.

A 50 percent reduction in presumptive income will apply to specific professional categories meeting social and geographic criteria.

The transition will take place from March 1 to March 10, 2026, with full functionality of the digital services being restored once the process has been completed.

Washington is urging Brussels to accelerate regulatory approvals and infrastructure funding ahead of a March 3 meeting seen as pivotal for Southeast Europe’s gas corridor and Greece’s role as a regional energy hub.

Cruise tourism drives €64.1 billion for Europe, supporting 445,000 jobs and strengthening shipbuilding, ports, and coastal economies.

Eurozone inflation eased to 1.7% in January 2026, while consumer prices in Greece fell month over month, according to final data from Eurostat. Services remained the main driver of price pressures across the euro area

Eurobank is identified as Bank of America’s top pick for 2026, driven by three key catalysts: the potential upgrade of Greece to a developed market, Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone, and Cyprus joining the Schengen area.

January revenues slightly exceeded targets while spending came in sharply lower, though timing shifts and a motorway concession deal influenced the headline fiscal result.

Signed during the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit, the five-year deal outlines annual LNG supply and trading volumes of up to 1 bcm starting in 2027, with deliveries to key regional import terminals.

Long-term U.S. LNG agreements with Balkan and Ukrainian partners signal a new phase in transatlantic energy cooperation, elevating Greece’s role in the Vertical Gas Corridor and reshaping supply routes in Southeast Europe

Retailers report that roughly six in ten consumers made purchases during the discount period, primarily to meet personal and family needs.

New electricity interconnectors between mainland Greece and dozens of islands are expected to slash power-related charges, prevent fuel-driven bill hikes and deliver billions in consumer relief through 2034

With a new increase set for April 1, 2026, most institutions back a moderate rise that would lift the gross monthly minimum wage to about 915 euros, as the government keeps its sights on 950 euros by 2027.