Papastavrou visits Washington and Houston to strengthen regional energy alliances as Greece pushes for greater gas security and supply diversification for Europe.

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem needed little introduction when he arrived in the Oval Office

Greece’s economy grew 2% in Q1 2026, but rising energy costs and Middle East tensions have prompted lower growth forecasts for the year.

Arrivals and overnight stays fell slightly year-on-year, though the broader 2026 season looks resilient as Southern Europe surges in European traveler preferences.

Greece and Saudi Arabia are set to deepen strategic ties as regional security, energy cooperation and maritime stability dominate high-level talks in Athens

Once the ultimate post-oil success story, Dubai is now hemorrhaging hundreds of millions daily as regional conflict collapses tourism and empties hotels

Buoyed by strong fundamentals and a string of credit rating upgrades, Greece's four systemic lenders have raised roughly €2.3 billion in bond markets since January, brushing aside geopolitical turbulence.

With oil above $125 a barrel and eurozone inflation back at 3%, European finance ministers warned Monday that poorly designed subsidies risk channeling most of their benefit to the wealthy, repeating what the IMF calls the central mistake of 2022.

Rising costs, supply chain disruptions and weaker demand could weigh on Greece’s export performance, even as businesses benefit from strong competitiveness and new global trade opportunities

Talks focused on regional stability, Iran tensions and maritime security, with both sides stressing the need for diplomatic solutions and progress in ongoing negotiations

Brent crude hovered near 111 euros per barrel, up 0.7% from the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate settled around 115 euros, marking its highest close since June 2022.

In March, total passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) reached 2.31 million, marking a 3.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

According to market sources, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou is expected to convene a high-level meeting later this week with key energy stakeholders.

According to available data, nearly all airlines—except the two Greek carriers, Aegean Airlines and SKY express—are gradually restoring routes to and from Middle Eastern destinations.

Italy has refused permission for U.S. aircraft to use a key Sicily air base en route to the Middle East, citing lack of formal authorization and consultation, as political pressure mounts over involvement in regional conflicts.

Thousands of elite troops join a growing U.S. military buildup as Washington weighs next steps, including potential high-risk operations targeting Iran’s oil infrastructure and strategic assets.

Powerful explosions shook Tehran in the early hours of Sunday as fighting raged in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israeli forces seeking to take control of the country’s southern sector, while Yemen’s Houthis fired two missiles at Israel and warned of direct intervention if strikes on Iran continue. The widening conflict drew in additional US military […]

Passengers affected by these cancellations will be offered a choice between a full refund or a credit toward a future cruise.

“This year is not a normal situation—it is wartime, and its duration remains unknown,” the minister noted, adding that the government would proceed “calmly and step by step.”