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1. Minister discusses energy market developments with US official

   The developments in the conflict in the Middle East and the implications for international energy markets were discussed at the meeting between Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and the US Secretary of the Interior and head of the National Energy Dominance Council, Doug Burgum. 

2. Tax revenue falls short of targets in Jan-Feb

   There was a significant shortfall in tax revenues, which were €386 million below targets in January and February, according to the state budget execution data.

3. Katradis ties knot with Posidonia, with advanced rope solutions

   Headquartered in Piraeus, the company designs and manufactures high-performance ropes for a wide range of marine and offshore applications.

4. An impressive turnaround

   A lax attitude to enforcing road safety rules is not some Greek peculiarity we can laugh about, because it can cost lives.

5. AIA demand shows resilience

   Athens International Airport anticipates 2026 to be another year of healthy growth.

6. ATHEX: Mixed picture before news of media deal

   Against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty, the local market had a mixed picture on Thursday.

7. Greece’s Patriot missiles and Turkey

   The deployment of Greece’s Patriot air-defense systems within the country’s borders, as well as their successful performance in Saudi Arabia recently, is proving exceptionally useful at both the strictly military and diplomatic levels.

8. Wiretapping case returns to spotlight

   Greece’s wiretapping case has returned to the political spotlight following the formal publication of a conviction by an Athens misdemeanor court, renewed pressure from opposition PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, and a new statement from Intellexa founder Tal Dilian.

9. New social security debts drop

   The total amount of debts to EFKA rose to €51.3 billion, from €50.8 billion in the third quarter of 2025.

10. Thessaloniki intercity bus destroyed by fire, no injuries

    A Thessaloniki KTEL intercity bus caught fire midday Thursday just outside the city, but all passengers evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.