Greece’s third-largest lender by market value expects to raise its dividend per share from €0.40 in 2025 to €0.80 by 2030 as part of its new five-year strategic plan, aiming for steady shareholder value growth and expanding loan activity.
After Greece, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands are deploying naval assets to guard the skies over Cyprus after Iranian-made drones struck a British military base on the island, with London facing criticism for a slow response.
Secretary General Mark Rutte says alliance backs U.S. actions in the Middle East while ensuring Ukraine receives the military aid it needs, amid heightened tensions and missile threats to Turkey
Amid the Iran energy crisis, Putin says Europe’s push to ban Russian gas could make Moscow consider stopping exports, while shifting focus to higher-paying markets like China
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis participates in EU-Gulf Cooperation Council talks amid Middle East tensions, stressing diplomacy, regional security, and adherence to international law while reaffirming Greece’s non-involvement in the conflict
Brussels plans local-content rules for EVs to boost European manufacturing, but automakers and global partners warn of supply disruptions, potential trade backlash, and complex implementation challenges
Before the decade-long financial and economic crisis that bedeviled the country, beginning in late 2009, more than 80% of Greek households owned their residence. Today, 30.3% of the population lease their abode
The measure amends several existing laws governing corporate reporting and sustainability obligations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
The EU will contribute €50 million from the bloc’s research programme Horizon Europe for 2026–2027
Top European officials discussed the bloc’s economic outlook, energy market risks and the euro’s global role ahead of the upcoming European Council summit.
Among the main components, services posted the fastest annual growth at 3.4% in Feb., up from 3.2% in Jan. Food, alcohol, and tobacco remained steady at 2.6%.
France to expand nuclear arsenal and deploy “forward deterrence” with European allies, aiming to bolster continental security amid global conflicts and rising threats
‘This is the biggest threat to world gas markets since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022,’ ANZ says
The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.73%, with losses recorded in every sector except oil and gas.
The 16-year-old fell from a fifth-floor apartment during a gathering with friends, as police question witnesses and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident
Gerapetritis stressed that dedicated telephone lines were already operating at Greece’s diplomatic missions to assist nationals, while urging Greeks in the region to remain in safe locations and follow embassy instructions.
Brussels moves to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur trade pact before full parliamentary approval, citing global competition and economic urgency, as critics warn the step undermines democratic procedure and farmers’ livelihoods.
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.
Spain recorded a particularly strong showing, placing two cities in the top five — a reflection of the country’s overall property market momentum.
Cruise tourism drives €64.1 billion for Europe, supporting 445,000 jobs and strengthening shipbuilding, ports, and coastal economies.