Greek MEP and energy law professor Nikolaos Farantouris outlines five key factors preventing a long-term surge in international oil prices, despite recent market panic, and warns against price-gouging at pumps and supermarkets

A Lebanese-born suspect wanted by German prosecutors was arrested at Larnaca airport, accused of procuring ammunition linked to planned attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets in Germany and across Europe

Rising commodity prices and oil volatility are forcing Greek companies and officials to reassess budgets and prepare contingency measures as the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook.

Tehran says it will halt Middle East oil exports if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue, while Donald Trump warns Washington would intensify strikes if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is blocked

Players who refused to sing Iran’s national anthem during the Asian Cup sought asylum fearing persecution, prompting Australia to grant humanitarian visas and place them under protection

Officials say decisions on market interventions will be finalized within days as the government monitors rising fuel prices.

The fuel cap on profit margins, the exact amount of which will be decided at a prior stage, is reportedly expected to take effect immediately

Fuel prices in Greece soar past €2 per litre in many areas, while heating oil costs jump sharply, prompting the government to consider interventions including Fuel Pass, profit caps, and energy bill subsidies for households and businesses

Greek and French leaders emphasize defense and unity, calling for de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus remains committed to peace while Europe stands ready to safeguard its citizens and regional stability

Though, to be honest, Cyprus was never in any particular danger of getting involved either. It’s just closer to the front line than the rest of the EU, and mistakes happen

Trump carries not only Soleimani’s blood but also Ali Khamenei’s. That makes any compromise far harder to sell. A supreme leader who opens negotiations with Washington in the weeks after his predecessor’s assassination would be signing his own political death warrant

An Iranian ballistic missile entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defenses in the eastern Mediterranean, according to Turkey’s Defense Ministry, marking the second such incident in a week. Debris fell in southeastern Turkey with no reported casualties

Greek political parties debate the rising cost of living amid the Middle East conflict, with opposition urging immediate support for households and businesses, while the government pledges regulatory measures and stricter market oversight

Eurozone finance ministers meet in Brussels to assess the impact of soaring oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions, as concerns grow over inflation, economic stability, and Europe’s energy resilience

Multiple flights are scheduled to bring Greek citizens home as regional conflict disrupts air travel and forces widespread cancellations.

The Greek prime minister travels to Cyprus for urgent meetings with the presidents of Cyprus and France, sending a clear signal of European solidarity and highlighting Greece’s diplomatic and defense role amid rising regional tensions.