The Greek Eurovision 2026 national final winner, Akylas, shared childhood experiences of homophobic bullying in Thessaloniki and spoke about the overwhelming support he received from fans, highlighting the importance of representation for LGBTQ+ youth
Akylas' "FERTO" has captured the hearts of fans across Europe, placing Greece in second place for Eurovision 2026 with a unique performance concept on the horizon.
The Greek finance minister called safeguarding the EU’s monetary sovereignty “existential,” warning of geopolitical risks to the global financial system and urging coordinated action on macroeconomic imbalances
In a world of geo-economic fragmentation, economic coercion, the intensifying US-China competition and the still ongoing Russia war in Ukraine, the EU faces hard choices.
Akylas, the 27-year-old Greek artist representing Greece in Eurovision, from school performances to TikTok fame.
At the Munich Security Conference, European leaders called for stronger defense cooperation and nuclear deterrence talks as transatlantic ties face strain following shifts in U.S. policy
For decades, Europeans existed in a geostrategic state of deep slumber, relying - as many now openly concede - with a certain naïveté on the American military shield.
Finance ministers will debate strengthening the euro’s global role and address worldwide economic imbalances, while Germany presents a new coordination initiative launched by six EU member states
The singer will represent Greece at this year’s Eurovision in Vienna after winning the national final, with votes split between the public, a Greek jury and an international panel
Speaking at a Munich Security Conference roundtable discussion, Greece’s energy minister called for stronger infrastructure, diversified supply routes and a realistic, technology-neutral energy transition to safeguard Europe’s autonomy and competitiveness
Fourteen acts will take the stage tonight as Greece decides who will compete at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, with the public holding more power than ever before.
Secretary of state addresses tensions over tariffs and Ukraine at trans-Atlantic security conference
Following Metlen’s profit warning and the revision of its EBITDA 2025 forecast to 750 million euros, Eurobank Equities on Friday announced that it maintains a ‘market’ recommendation and a target price of 56.20 euros, with an emphasis on asset rotation and a quarterly result with no new negative developments. The brokerage firm sees the upside […]
One in four Greeks is 65 or older - the third highest in the EU
As the race for Greece's Eurovision 2026 entry intensifies, 24 artists will battle for a spot in the final during the second semi-final, set to air this Friday night. The event promises star-studded performances and exciting competition.
Investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office focuses on the 900 million euro sale of 23 buildings to Belgium’s sovereign wealth fund SFPIM in 2024
A dispute over grazing land in Messara, Crete, led to threats and firearms, resulting in four arrests. Authorities note a possible deeper personal conflict behind the clash, highlighting tensions in rural communities
Brussels is expected to clarify within six months how it will finance critical gas infrastructure as Russian supplies to Europe end in 2027, with Greece positioning itself as a key LNG gateway for Central and Eastern Europe
The Greek Prime Minister warned that competitiveness alone is an abstract concept if it is not accompanied by more and better-paying jobs, as well as lower prices in the European market to address rising costs.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says new public procurement rules will prioritize low-carbon and EU-produced goods under the upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act.