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Mitsotakis Highlights Greece's Emerging Role in Eastern Mediterranean Energy at Trilateral Summit

At the 10th Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem on December 22, 2025, leaders from Israel, Greece, and Cyprus signed a joint declaration to deepen cooperation in energy, defense, innovation, and tourism, reaffirming the alliance’s role in promoting stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.

10th Cyprus-Greece-Israel Trilateral Summit Held in Jerusalem

The 10th Cyprus-Greece-Israel Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem focuses on deepening cooperation in energy, defense, innovation, tourism, and cybersecurity, amid regional tensions. Leaders are set to sign a joint declaration while emphasizing political ties and the “3+1” format with U.S. involvement. President Christodoulides also reaffirmed readiness for UN-led talks on the Cyprus issue following Tufan Erhürman’s election as Turkish Cypriot leader.

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Athens International Airport: Europe's Pioneer in Energy Self-Sufficiency and Net-Zero Operations

Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” has become the first in Europe to achieve full energy self-sufficiency and net-zero carbon emissions for its operations in 2025, powered by on-site solar parks totaling 51.5 MWp and battery storage—25 years ahead of the aviation industry’s 2050 target. Through the ambitious “ROUTE 2025” initiative, the airport has halved CO₂ emissions since 2005 despite doubling passenger traffic, via electrification, building upgrades, and renewable self-production without offsets.

Analysts See Economic Slowdown Ahead for Greece After Recovery Fund Completion

As Greece approaches the end of the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund, economists are voicing concerns about the country’s growth prospects. The IOBE warns that GDP growth could slow to around 1% within five years, highlighting the need for a new, innovation-driven production model to sustain investment and competitiveness once EU funding winds down.

Greece Celebrates 100 Years of TIF-HELEXPO at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair in September

Greece marks a century of TIF-HELEXPO with the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair, held from September 6-14, 2025. This landmark event will unite global innovators, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons across ten themed areas, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and Greece’s cultural heritage while fostering international partnerships.

Further Exploring the Potential of Cultural Cooperation

The “Global Mayors Dialogue Shanghai and the 2025 Shanghai International Friendship Cities Cooperation Forum” brought together representatives from 26 sister cities to discuss green, low-carbon development and innovation. Athens Mayor Haris Doukas highlighted the sister-city ties with Shanghai, emphasizing deepened cooperation in tourism, culture, sports, and sustainability.

President Nikos Christodoulides launched a strategic action plan in London to bring Cypriot scientists and professionals back to Cyprus, emphasizing enhanced tax incentives, a talent-to-job matching platform, and a digital portal to streamline bureaucracy. Speaking to over 750 Cypriots, he highlighted Cyprus’s shift toward a knowledge-based economy.

Cyprus Unveils Plan to Repatriate Scientists and Professionals

President Nikos Christodoulides launched a strategic action plan in London to bring Cypriot scientists and professionals back to Cyprus, emphasizing enhanced tax incentives, a talent-to-job matching platform, and a digital portal to streamline bureaucracy. Speaking to over 750 Cypriots, he highlighted Cyprus’s shift toward a knowledge-based economy.

Greece Highlights Strategic Role in Energy and Geopolitics at 6th Economist Business Conference in New York

At the 6th Economist Eastern Mediterranean Business Conference in New York, Greece highlighted its strategic role in Europe’s energy future. Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hatzivasileiou presented key infrastructure projects and emphasized Greece’s potential as a gateway for regional energy and trade, underscoring the country’s commitment to reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels through strengthened cooperation with Cyprus, Israel, and the United States.

The World’s Happiest Cities Ranked — And the Results for Greece May Surprise You

Greek cities Athens and Ioannina have ranked poorly in the latest Happy City Index, with Athens landing at 183rd place. The global report, led by the Institute for Quality of Life, highlights major urban challenges in Greece, particularly in mobility, environmental sustainability, and economic conditions—while Copenhagen tops the list as the world’s happiest city.

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