Editorial Ta Nea: Geopolitical shifts

2D and 3D surveys obtained from HELLENiQ ENERGY have identified promising geological structures off the Kyparissia Gulf, with a subsurface that resembles the Ionian block where ExxonMobil is positioned.

More than three-quarters of consumers make frequent digital purchases as confidence in e-commerce platforms and online spending continues to rise, according to results of the survey

Group forecasts 25% rise in consolidated EBITDA to €67 million in 2026, as CEO outlines expansion plans to analysts

A Lancet report warns that heat-related deaths in Greece could reach 2,000 per summer by 2040, as the country faces rising temperatures, drought, and disease

Travel receipts rise more than 64% in January-March, driven by strong European demand and higher spending per trip

PPC is taking another step toward implementing its investment plan for the development of a 300 MW mega data center in Western Macedonia

According to Bloomberg, Greek central bank chief Yannis Stournaras said the European Central Bank may have to raise interest rates in June if energy-driven inflation pressures persist and the euro zone’s price outlook deteriorates further.

Olympiacos B.C. are champions of Europe once again, defeating Real Madrid Baloncesto 92-85 in a dramatic EuroLeague final to capture their fourth continental title.

Private-sector employees are entitled to both paid annual leave and a holiday allowance, with the payment required by law before their vacation begins

A strong gas odor has been detected across multiple neighborhoods in the Attica region, prompting an investigation into a possible leak

A top government defense council has approved the acquisition of Italian-built Bergamini frigates as part of a wider naval modernization plan, alongside upgrades to existing vessels and new defense equipment procurement

Athens is moving ahead with a vast new marine park in the Southern Cyclades, reshaping fishing, construction and environmental protections across strategically sensitive areas of the Aegean while reinforcing its maritime sovereignty claims

Nearly one million households are expected to receive an extraordinary child support payment by the end of June, with amounts linked to the number of children and family income.

Greek investigators believe an explosives-laden drone found off Lefkada may have veered off course due to a technical failure, as Athens continues examining its origins and mission

International traffic at Thessaloniki also expanded by 3.4%. The strongest gains came from Poland, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and Turkey, all of which recorded notable increases in traveler numbers.

Notos Galleries, formerly Lambropoulos, will shut down this summer as property owners move ahead with mixed-use redevelopment plans.

An emergency child benefit of €150 per child is set to be paid automatically into bank accounts by late June 2026, with no new application required

Despite the expansion of Greece’s digital work card system, labor violations and undeclared employment remain widespread, prompting intensified inspections in high-risk sectors