Fitch upgrades Greece to BB+; outlook stable

Reuters reports that Greek authorities have issued a high-priority warning, calling on shipping and critical sectors to conduct system scans following suspected Iran-linked cyber activity and increased interference near Gulf shipping routes.

Authorities step up inspections amid rising fuel costs, while gas station owners warn profit caps are squeezing margins and may trigger protests

Athens had already led the rankings between 2022 and 2024, with double-digit growth in hotel values (11.6%, 11.2% and 11.8% respectively).

New sector-wide agreement introduces wage increases and broader coverage, impacting over 500,000 workers in Greece’s tourism and food services industries

Capital Tankers Corp. (ticker: CAPT) has officially listed its shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone in the shipping industry

Speaking at a Bloomberg conference, Mitsotakis stressed Greece will avoid military escalation while calling on Europe to focus on energy security and the economic fallout of the conflict

To compile the ranking, Time Out surveyed more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities in 42 languages, asking locals about dozens of factors shaping urban life — including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, happiness, community and overall atmosphere

Evangelos Marinakis in an intervention article published in the British Telegraph highlights that restoring the free flow of energy from the Gulf demands immediate, co-ordinated action

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said his government will examine the possibility of using small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) for the country’s “energy mix”

Upgrades to the fighter plane fleet, inter-connectivity and infrastructure are also included in the plan

European rice producers warn of growing market pressures as imports hit 1.7 million tons, urging policy changes to protect local production and ensure fair competition.

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.