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1. LNG has replaced Russian and Azeri gas

   Greece is rapidly weaning itself off Russian natural gas, with liquefied natural gas emerging as the dominant energy source in the first five months of 2026, according to data released by the Green Tank think tank.

2. Cyprus-France defense deal sparks strong reaction from Ankara

   Ankara has reacted strongly to the recent announcement of a military cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus facilitating the deployment of French forces on Cypriot territory. 

3. Greece named honored country at Cannes film market

   Greece is basking in a rare moment of global cinematic attention, capped by the announcement that it will be the guest country at the 2027 Marché du Film, one of the industry’s top commercial platforms, held alongside the Cannes Film Festival.

4. Ship sinking brings dive park a step closer

   A Cretan municipality is putting the finishing touches on what it hopes will become a magnet for dive tourists, after sinking a second warship to anchor an underwater park.

5. Bypasses being planned to tackle capital’s traffic chaos

   Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis heralded two major road infrastructure projects Wednesday aimed at easing the chronic traffic gridlock that plagues the greater Athens area, though both remain at the proposal stage with completion targeted – conditionally – by 2035.

6. New Athens cultural fest

   Athens is inaugurating a new cultural institution, the “Festival of Olympia,” running June 21 to July 25 in the Zappeion Gardens in the heart of the Greek capital.

7. Terrorism probe uncovers new details

   A terrorism investigation spanning Cyprus, Greece and several Asian countries has revealed previously undisclosed details about alleged planning meetings, recruitment efforts and possible international connections, Kathimerini understands.

8. Showers, storms forecast before weekend clearing

   Greece faces a stretch of unsettled weather before a gradual return to summer sunshine over the weekend, according to forecasts.

9. They went to help fight the fire. They were arrested

   Under different circumstances, the two friends would have been preparing for their summer holidays. They had planned a motorcycle trip through Crete, but the fire came first.

10. Home program leaves thousands behind

    Greece’s “My Home II” subsidized mortgage program has ended with more than half its approved beneficiaries unable to find eligible properties to buy, exposing a deepening supply crisis in the country’s housing market.