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Greece’s R&D Spending Slips in 2025, Reaffirming Innovation Investment Gap

Greece’s public expenditure on research and development (R&D) saw a slight decline in 2025, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat, reinforcing long-standing concerns regarding the country’s chronic underinvestment in a sector vital to national competitiveness, higher education, and...

Greece and Cyprus Demand Exemptions From Strict EU Airport Subsidies

A European Commission proposal to tighten state aid rules for airports in the EU has sparked pushback from Cyprus and Greece. The revised guidelines aim to phase out financial support for airports based on passenger volume, a move that...

Turkish Feta Labels Spark Alarm Over Greece’s Iconic Cheese

A growing number of Turkish cheese products marketed as "Feta" are raising concerns in Greece, with the Greek Federation of Agronomist Civil Servants (POGEDY) warning that the country's iconic Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese faces mounting pressure from...

Binance Halts Push for Greek Crypto License

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Wednesday that it withdrew its MiCA application in Greece and is instead pursuing authorization in another EU member state. MiCA, which stands for Markets in Crypto-Assets, is a comprehensive set of regulations...

Greece Outpaces OECD Average in Digital Transformation; Challenges Remain

Greece is making strides in its digital transformation, according to two major international evaluations recently released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission. The findings highlight steady improvements across critical sectors, including public digital...

EU Agrees on Historic Passenger Rights Overhaul to Protect Travelers

Air passengers across the EU will soon benefit from simpler, clearer and stronger rights. A landmark agreement reached recently between the Council and the European Parliament updates the EU rules on air passenger rights and airline liability. European Commissioner for...

EU States Agree on New Regulations for Migrant Return Hubs Outside Bloc

European Union lawmakers and national governments on Monday approved new regulations permitting member states to transfer individuals ordered to leave the bloc to migrant return hubs in third countries, marking a significant milestone in the broader tightening of migration...

Greece Set to Become Europe’s Main Gallium Supplier With $395 Million Project

Greece has approved a €340 million ($395 million) strategic investment that could turn the country into a key supplier of gallium for Europe, with production expected to completely cover EU demand. The decision strengthens Europe’s effort to secure critical...

Italy and Portugal Follow Greece in Suspending EU Border Checks for UK Tourists

Greece’s recent decision to suspend the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) for UK tourists is triggering a domino effect across Mediterranean vacation destinations. Portugal and Italy are now preparing to abandon the new biometric checks to prevent severe airport delays...

US–EU Tensions Rise as Trump Announces 25% Auto Import Tariffs

Tensions between Brussels and Washington reached a new low as US President Donald Trump announced a significant escalation in trade barriers, raising import tariffs on EU-produced vehicles to 25%. The move, scheduled to go into effect next week, has prompted...