The IMF warns the euro zone faces weaker growth and rising inflation even if the Iran war subsides, with higher energy costs expected to push the ECB toward interest rate hikes.
U.K. and French plan aims to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the fighting ends
Six weeks into the war against Iran, Netanyahu’s vision to land a decisive blow, has not yet materialized. Israel's military has hit hard, but its adversaries remain standing
Additionally, Reuters on Tuesday quoted what it describes as two Greek officials citing plans to revise the 2026 growth forecast down to around 2% (from 2.4%)
Israeli and Lebanese representatives are set for rare direct talks in Washington as Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah while both sides present sharply diverging demands over ceasefire and disarmament
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will not be drawn into the Iran conflict and opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing efforts to fully reopen the critical global shipping route
Greece is setting the stage for the 39th European Film Awards with year-round film events and happenings
The US is struggling to replenish key weapons systems, including Tomahawks that the duration of the conflict is consuming faster than they can be produced
The Greek government is preparing to take stock of the country’s fiscal firepower after the Easter holiday. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has stoked fresh concerns about energy costs and consumer prices, while existing relief measures are increasingly fall short of what households need. However no new decisions will be made before Finance […]
Iran’s forensic authority says more than 3,000 people were killed during the war that began in late February, with a significant share of victims still undergoing identification before being returned to their families
U.S. troops could be shifted toward alliance members in president’s good graces
As the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns—and as oil market executives confirm—the situation on the supply side is expected to worsen as the war continues
The Energy Minister says a temporary ceasefire in key maritime routes could ease pressure on energy prices, while stressing that authorities remain on alert amid ongoing global uncertainty
A leading psychiatry professor highlights significantly higher suicide rates in Crete compared to the rest of Greece, calling for stronger mental health services, reduced stigma, and urgent prevention measures
Bulgaria’s central bank chief says public backing for the euro is rising after a mild inflation impact from adoption, with the Iran war potentially reinforcing confidence in the currency’s stability
Donald Trump issues stark warning to Iran ahead of a deadline for a deal, while Spain says U.S. pressure on NATO allies is pushing Europe to rethink its security strategy
The head of the International Energy Agency says the disruption to global energy supplies caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade is more severe than previous major oil shocks, warning of rising prices and inflation pressures worldwide
Beijing reserves airspace for 40 days, suggesting possible military activity ahead
Polls show Spain’s ruling Socialists gaining ground as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran reshapes voter dynamics, while far-right Vox loses support and mainstream parties strengthen
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.