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1. Energy rates are key on the Eurogroup agenda

   National Economy and Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis was in Brussels on Monday to participate in the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings, as well as in the extraordinary videoconference of the G7 finance ministers that will precede the meeting of the eurozone finance ministers.

2. Helleniq Energy launches first two solar parks in Romania

   Helleniq Energy Holdings on Monday announced the expansion of its global presence in the renewables market through the successful delivery and start of commercial operations of two photovoltaic parks in southern Romania, with a total capacity of 58 megawatts, in accordance with an agreement signed in 2023 with Metlen for the construction and acquisition of […]

3. Cyprus’ air connectivity is getting restored

   Hermes Airports has informed the traveling public that Cyprus’ air links with Europe have been fully restored.

4. Island cable laying proceeds

   Work to lay a fiber-optic cable between the islands of Amorgos and Astypalaia in the Aegean Sea is continuing despite a radio challenge Friday from a Turkish naval vessel, according to the account provided. The cable is being installed by the ship Ocean Connector between Amorgos and Astypalaia.

5. Rating agency affirms Greece’s credit rating at BBB with stable outlook

   Morningstar DBRS has confirmed Greece’s credit rating at BBB with a Stable outlook.

6. Cyprus reservoirs drop to 21% capacity as desalination meets most water needs

   Reservoirs across Cyprus are at just 21% capacity, Marios Hadjicostis, senior technical engineer at the Water Development Department, said on Monday.

7. Boost for islands’ healthcare

   The Stelios Foundation presented its €10 million donation to offer incentives for doctors in 47 islands.

8. Geopolitical footprint

   Greece had made it clear that it did not, and does not, want this war. This did not prevent it, however, from having quick reflexes and rapidly deploying its defense capabilities from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Balkans.

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10. The middle power moment?

    Washington is no longer viewed by its allies as a champion of collective security, free trade, and rule of law.