The European Parliament has blocked AI tools on official devices due to cybersecurity concerns over cloud data transfers, urging members to take precautions on personal devices as well.
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Authorities cite bad weather as Central Mediterranean remains world’s deadliest migration route At least 15…
Europe appears divided as Greece and Cyprus prepare to attend the U.S.-led Gaza “Board of…
Today, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Shein, under the Digital Services Act, for its addictive design, the lack of transparency of recommender systems, as well as the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material.
European Parliament backs non-binding resolution recognising trans women within EU gender equality priorities.
Afroditi Latinopoulou calls Turkey a ‘pimp-state’ with a ‘half-crazy dictator’ refusing Greece’s 12-nautical-mile Aegean rights. Fiery post amid fragile Greek-Turkish talks.
Greece and Malta have emerged as the main holdouts against the European Union’s 20th sanctions package aimed at crippling Russia’s shadow fleet oil trade. The proposal would ban EU companies from insuring or financing tankers carrying Russian crude above the G7 price cap and blacklist dozens more shadow vessels and ports. The resistance highlights growing tensions over the impact on Europe’s maritime industry and potential energy price increases.
Hakan Fidan: Turkey-EU trade at $230B could double with Customs Union modernisation, but Greek Cypriot side blocks unanimity. Erdoğan to raise issue with Mitsotakis Wednesday.
Strasbourg, February 9, 2026 – The European Court of Human Rights has taken up 20…
France has now fallen below the EU average in GDP per capita for the third consecutive year, with Eurostat figures showing the country at 98 PPS (EU=100) — placing it behind Cyprus (99) and firmly in the bloc’s “second tier” of economies.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files reveal over 1,500 mentions of Greece, including a 2015 email to Noam Chomsky discussing the Greek bailouts as a mechanism to protect French and German banks rather than aid the Greek economy, describing the system as “strange accounting” and a “fiction.”
In a major geopolitical and economic milestone on January 27, 2026, the European Union and India officially concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dubbed the “mother of all deals” by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X…
The EU has approved a complete, stepwise ban on Russian natural gas imports, with LNG halted from January 2027 and pipeline supplies ending by September 2027. This final cutoff ends reliance on Russian energy and accelerates the shift to LNG, renewables, and U.S. supplies—despite expected higher costs.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde walked out of an invitation-only dinner at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday night amid escalating transatlantic tensions. The disruption occurred during a speech by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who delivered pointed criticism of Europe’s economic policies and competitiveness compared to the U.S., drawing heckles from attendees. Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters and other outlets that Lagarde exited during a particularly intense segment of the remarks. Following multiple walkouts and the uproar, co-host BlackRock CEO Larry Fink ended the event prematurely before dessert was served. The incident highlights growing strains in U.S.-Europe relations at this year’s WEF, amid ongoing debates over trade, tariffs, and economic strategies under the current U.S. administration.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delays his Davos trip for the World Economic Forum due to severe storms in Greece, before rushing to an emergency EU summit on Greenland tensions.
U.S. Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick at Davos: Globalization failed the West. Warns Europe on China battery dependence, predicts 5%+ U.S. GDP growth from deregulation.
Greece Revokes Asylum from Palestinian Who Celebrated Hamas Massacres in Israel Alongside Terrorists
Greek authorities revoked the asylum status of Mohanad Alkhatib, a Palestinian from Gaza granted protection in March 2025, after evidence showed him celebrating the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacres in Israel alongside terrorists, praising Hamas propaganda in Europe, and posing a threat to public order.
The Greek men’s national water polo team secured first place in Group F with a thrilling 15-13 victory over previously unbeaten Italy, advancing to the semi-finals of the 2026 European Championship in Belgrade. Captain Stelios Argyropoulos led with four goals, while Panagiotis Tzortzatos shone in goal. Greece now awaits their semi-final opponent from Group E’s runner-up (likely Serbia, Spain, or Hungary) on January 23.
ECHR case Union of Atheists v. Greece debates removal of Christian icons from Greek courtrooms. ADF defends symbols as cultural heritage, not violation of rights. Ruling pending.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on a symbolic tour of Nicosia’s Green Line, highlighting EU support for reunification and Cyprus’s 2026 EU Council presidency.
A new EU proposal under the Australia free trade talks could allow Aussies to live and work across Europe, including Greece, for up to four years—no pre-arranged job needed. Reciprocal rights for EU citizens in Australia too. Details still negotiating, but big changes loom in 2026!
Greece’s outdated airspace radars and communications systems have once again sparked EU frustration after a major January 4, 2026 outage shut down the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) for hours, grounding flights nationwide, causing massive delays, cancellations, and stranding thousands of passengers.
Athens has streamlined its application for the EU’s SAFE defence financing instrument, focusing on a targeted shortlist of six projects valued at approximately €815 million
In the midst of Iran’s escalating 2026 protests—where brave women continue to defy repression, remove hijabs, and demand freedom—European female politicians have united in solidarity. Greek MEP Afrodite Latinopoulou declares: “Today we raise our voice against the persecutors of Iranian women and demand change.”
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Öncü Keçeli has sharply criticized the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union, accusing Cyprus of exploiting its rotating EU Presidency to push a “distorted” narrative on the Cyprus issue, while claiming the EU has failed to act as a neutral player in resolving the conflict.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €490 million in financing for the IPTO North East Aegean Interconnection project, which will connect the islands of Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, and Skyros to Greece’s mainland grid, ending their electrical isolation and replacing diesel power with cleaner, more reliable electricity.
Greece has tied for second place in the 2026 Nomad Capitalist Passport Index, behind Malta, sharing the spot with Ireland and Romania. The Hellenic passport excels in visa-free travel, EU mobility, dual citizenship allowances, and favourable tax policies for global citizens, marking a significant achievement for Greek and diaspora holders.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on assuming the EU Council presidency for the first half of 2026, urging strong decisions to advance Ukraine’s EU membership—a key security guarantee amid ongoing peace efforts.
