France pushes for a naval force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while most European powers refuse to deploy. Greece signals strategic support but stops short of joining a potential mission in the Persian Gulf.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel ​Barrot said on Monday that ‌the European Union would be imposing sanctions on nine individuals accused of war ​crimes connected to the ​April 2022, Bucha killings in Ukraine

In a video posted on social media, Pierrakakis stressed that “it is of existential importance to safeguard the international role of the euro, as well as the EU’s monetary sovereignty.”

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.

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.

In 2024, countries most reliant on nuclear power included France, where 67.3% of total electricity came from nuclear sources, and Slovakia at 61.6%.

European governments reacted sharply to President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, as Brussels convenes an emergency meeting, lawmakers debate powerful countermeasures and Democrats in Washington start to push back

Not since World War II has there been such a clear rift within the Euro-Atlantic alliance. A rift that is deepening and widening almost daily as the result of a reckless and incoherent policy being pursued by the US

Nicosia begins its rotating EU Council presidency aiming to boost Europe’s autonomy and reset Cyprus’ international image, as leaders in Cyprus and Greece highlight security, competitiveness and global engagement

Prosperity, geopolitical power, utilitarian benefits, and democracy

Beauty products, fashion items and electronics remain the most popular gift categories across the EU, though preferences vary significantly by country.

Facing divisions over using frozen Russian assets, EU leaders opted to raise money against the bloc’s budget to keep Kyiv financed for the next two years, while leaving Russian funds frozen pending potential war reparations.

In 2024, almost 10% of urban dwellers lived in households spending more than 40% of their income on housing — a burden most acute in Greece and Denmark.

Roberta Metsola will hold high-level meetings with Greek leaders and inaugurate a new Europe-focused visitor center during her official visit to Athens.

As Greece enters a new era of stronger forecasts and rising investment, the government’s 2026 budget reveals a second, harsher reality: growth rests on unstable foundations, convergence with Europe remains fragile, and households continue struggling with cost of living.

The world has been turned upside down and the threat facing Europe today is existential. The more people realize that—and the faster they do so—the better. Because Europe has to wake up—and respond accordingly

The provisional agreement will give farmers more flexibility, reduce inspections to once per year, and raise support levels for small farms across Europe.

COP30 opens in Brazil as climate unity weakens, the U.S. steps back, the EU softens its 2040 goals, and Brazil launches a major tropical forests fund.

As Europe moves closer to defense cooperation with Ankara, Turkey’s growing assertiveness and shifting strategy are reshaping regional power dynamics — with direct consequences for Greece and Cyprus.