Kyriakos Pierrakakis in conversation with internationally acclaimed author Giuliano da Empoli at an ELIAMEP event on 21 October, moderated by Loukas Tsoukalis.

Egypt says the agreement has no legal effect on its maritime rights, while Israel accuses Ankara of undermining stability in the eastern Mediterranean

Do you hear the people sing? This line from the famous musical ‘Les Misérables’ has become relevant once again in France.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reiterated the bloc’s support for Greece and Cyprus amid concerns over the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum, endorsing a joint statement by European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

From renewed housing demonstrations in Portugal to violent clashes in Albania and France, mounting frustration over living costs, public services and political accountability is keeping protesters on the streets. Governments are responding with security crackdowns as further demonstrations are planned.

Flight cancellation refunds within 14 days, standardized compensation forms and free support companions for passengers with disabilities are among the key changes

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, only hours after the news, reiterated that the 2019 memorandum infringes on the sovereign rights of third states, does not comply with the Law of the Sea and remains null and void

Nearly half of Greek workers reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2025, the highest share in the EU. Experts say prevention must focus on workloads, working conditions and employer accountability, not just individual resilience.

A new interdisciplinary institute will develop tools and policies to strengthen AI trustworthiness, cybersecurity and research integrity

Greece’s labor minister says skills gaps, artificial intelligence and workplace safety must be addressed to ensure that changes in Europe’s labor market create opportunities while protecting workers’ rights

Rising living costs, a housing crisis and inequality are fueling demonstrations across Europe, as Athens prepares for protests and the Greek government draws a line between peaceful dissent and violence

The Horseman sculpture, dating to 510-500 BC, has undergone conservation and is back on display in the museum’s Archaic Acropolis Gallery following the removal of modern supports

An underground naval tunnel carved into the Ionian coast under reflects communist Albania’s fears of invasion and its drive for military self-sufficiency, as plans to turn the Cold War installation into a heritage site bring renewed attention

Riots in France and clashes in Belgium and Italy spark concern in Brussels as anger over living costs grows, weakening Macron’s hand in EU talks

Output is forecast to reach 1.67 million hectoliters in Greece in during the current season, while rising inventories in Italy and Spain raise concerns over price pressures in the European wine market

Laura Kövesi is preparing to leave the European Public Prosecutor’s Office as Germany’s Andrés Ritter takes over, while investigations into EU fund management in Greece remain active ahead of a lengthy election period.

This new crisis looks different and the bloc’s leaders are preparing to talk directly to Putin

As households brace for a hard winter, a divided EU summit ended without a real plan, exposing old North-South rifts and deeper questions about Europe

127 organizations from 30 countries are urging European governments to drop Palantir, warning of mass surveillance, vendor lock-in and a loss of democratic control over citizens’ data.