Editorial Ta Nea: A potentially unique opportunity

A halt in Qatari LNG production is rattling global energy markets, and Greece, which is heavily dependent on imported fuel, could potentially face rising inflation, a wider trade deficit, and slower growth.

U.S. President Donald Trump attends the “Shield of the Americas” Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

The closures are part of a nationwide restructuring plan that will shift services to agencies and courier locations while maintaining basic postal operations

Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) faces upheaval as its full scientific council resigns, citing tensions under a dual leadership system introduced last December, signaling challenges in managing public health governance

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran’s temporary leadership council approved suspending attacks on neighboring countries unless those states launch strikes against the Islamic Republic

The measure amends several existing laws governing corporate reporting and sustainability obligations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis says an announcement on reducing industrial energy costs is imminent, as the government works to boost competitiveness and attract investment.

Among the main components, services posted the fastest annual growth at 3.4% in Feb., up from 3.2% in Jan. Food, alcohol, and tobacco remained steady at 2.6%.

Suspected unmanned drone caused limited damage at RAF Akrotiri, prompting shelter-in-place orders as authorities confirmed no casualties

Greece’s shipping ministry is on heightened alert and in communication with marine companies; no incident has been reported so far with Greek-owned vessels operating in the wider maritime region

Disruption to the Middle East’s prodigious energy exports could have far-reaching economic consequences

The largest shipping capital raise of all time on the Oslo Stock Exchange – Multiple oversubscription of the public offering.

A 50 percent reduction in presumptive income will apply to specific professional categories meeting social and geographic criteria.

According to the Greek foreign minister, the ONEX–Hanwha agreement goes beyond the boundaries of traditional shipbuilding, opening prospects for large-scale energy projects.

Long-term U.S. LNG agreements with Balkan and Ukrainian partners signal a new phase in transatlantic energy cooperation, elevating Greece’s role in the Vertical Gas Corridor and reshaping supply routes in Southeast Europe

The increase in receipts was driven by a 49% surge in inbound travel flows, although average spending per trip declined by 10.6%.

Greece is making a new argument about its place on Europe’s energy map: that geography, long viewed as peripheral, can become strategic power

The city continues its ambitious greening program, adding 1,191 trees since early 2024, aiming to boost biodiversity, urban greenery, and residents’ quality of life.