The European Commission unveils a new framework to enhance trade, clean energy, education, and security across 10 Mediterranean countries, with broader cooperation open to Gulf, Balkan, and African partners

Once complete, the Greece–Egypt Interconnector will carry up to 3,000 megawatts of renewable power from Egypt to Europe via Greece.

Saudi Industry Minister Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef visits Athens to deepen trade and industrial ties with Greece, focusing on non-oil sectors, renewable energy, and major joint projects such as the Saudi-Greek energy interconnection

Kikilias outlined Greece’s potential as a regional energy hub, emphasizing the country’s role as an entry point for LNG from various nations, including the United States.

For September, Greece’s average electricity price is 90.99 euros/MWh, up nearly 19% from 73.73 euros in August.

While in New York, the minister also conferred with EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra on the sidelines of the UN Climate Summit.

The US and Turkish presidents discussed defense cooperation, energy diversification, and sanctions, with both sides signaling progress but withholding immediate announcements

The event aspires to become a key reference point for the sustainable energy transition in Greece and across Europe.

ELSTAT says Greece displays among the highest percentages of energy poverty in the European Union (EU) with 43.6% of households stating they are unable to heat their homes.

The Energy Minister's visit comes at a pivotal time in U.S.–Greece relations, with Washington signaling a clear intent to deepen energy cooperation with Athens.

Kikilias met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Head of the National Energy Sovereignty Council (NEDC), Doug Burgum.

IPTO strengthens its international presence and forges closer ties with transmission operators from countries including the United States, China, France, Brazil, and Russia.

“We see tremendous potential here in Greece,” Burgum emphasized, praising the country as a “superb partner” capable of extending energy security and stability across Southeastern Europe.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis receiving visiting US Secretary of the Interior Douglas Burgum ahead of the expected opening of bids for hydrocarbon exploration in blocks south of Crete

Chevron and HelleniQ Energy have jointly submitted a formal bid to acquire four offshore blocks south of Crete and the Peloponnese.

The SBE has repeatedly highlighted that while other European countries support their industries against energy price shocks, Greece lags behind.

Greece expects major American companies to join hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete, a move seen as boosting its energy program and countering Turkish claims in the Eastern Mediterranean

Papastavrou noted that in 2005, about 60% of Greece’s electricity came from lignite, while renewable energy now accounts for nearly 60%,

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will chair a cabinet meeting in Athens on Friday morning, with ministers set to present new legislative initiatives spanning education, development, energy, culture, and sustainable fisheries.

Minister Stavros Papastavrou added that 'the exercise of our sovereign rights is up to us and no one else, truly, no neighbor has a say in how our country exercises its sovereign rights,' when asked about designating marine parks