Nova ICT is one of Greece’s leading technology systems integrators, with a highly experienced management team, consistent growth trajectory and proven ability to deliver complex digital transformation projects for both the public and private sectors. The company has developed a differentiated business model that enables it to compete successfully in both the Greek and European markets. Today, Nova ICT is actively involved in projects across Healthcare, Defence, Civil Protection, Archive Digitisation, Utilities, Smart Cities, Culture and Tourism. A cornerstone of the company’s strategy is the development of a broad ecosystem of leading international technology providers and specialised partners, enabling Nova ICT to design and deliver tailor-made solutions that address the specific requirements of each project.

Alongside its strong position in the domestic market, Nova ICT has consistently pursued an outward-looking growth strategy by expanding its participation in European programmes and cross-border digital transformation projects. This international orientation, combined with continuous investment in technological expertise and human capital, provides a strong foundation for the company’s next stage of growth, supported by Motor Oil, EOS Capital Partners and Latsco Family Office.

Nicholas Chryssanthopoulos, Senior Partner of EOS Capital Partners, stated:

“Nova ICT stands out for the quality of its management team, its international outlook and the distinctive business model it has developed. Its ability to design and deliver complex technology solutions through a strong network of international partners has enabled the company to establish a unique position in the market. Nova ICT has the right DNA to further strengthen its presence both in Greece and across European markets, and we are delighted to partner with the management team, the Motor Oil Group and Latsco Family Office as the company embarks on its next phase of growth.”

Nikolaos Voutychtis, Chief Investment Officer of Latsco Family Office, stated:

“Latsco Family Office’s investment in the next chapter of Nova ICT reflects our strategy of investing in sectors that can play a transformative role in the future of the Greek economy. Today’s development is the natural continuation of an already successful equity partnership established over the past two years between Nova ICT and Latsco Family Office in the development of cutting-edge software of critical infrastructure powered by artificial intelligence. The further strengthening of this strategic relationship through our investment in Nova ICT’s share capital represents an exciting opportunity. Together with EOS Capital Partners and Nova ICT’s outstanding management, we look forward to supporting the company’s long-term growth, seeking to realise its full potential.”

Alexandros Bregiannis, Chief Executive Officer of Nova ICT, who will continue in his role following the transaction, stated:

“We are delighted to welcome EOS Capital Partners, Latsco Family Office and Ireon Technologies Limited as new shareholders of Nova ICT. This partnership provides us with resources and strategic support to bridge the gap between increasingly complex customer needs, rapid technological advancement and innovative business models, enabling us to deliver sustainable growth and digital excellence to our clients. The participation of such highly respected investors is a strong endorsement of our strategy, our people and the significant opportunities that lie ahead for Nova ICT. Their support further strengthens our governance, enhances our strategic capabilities and provides the financial backing needed to accelerate our growth and continues leading the digital transformation of both the public and private sectors. With these strong partners by our side, we move forward with even greater confidence and ambition, committed to setting new standards of innovation and creating long-term value for our customers, our people and our stakeholders.”

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With music, special guests from the United States, a presentation of the Colors by United States Marines, fireworks, and powerful moments of friendship, we honored 250 years of American independence, and looked ahead to the next 250. We were honored to celebrate a U.S.-Greece partnership rooted in history, strengthened by people-to-people ties, and driven by a shared vision for the future.

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During the meeting, the agenda items were presented in detail, along with the Company’s financial and operational performance, reflecting the successful implementation of its long-term growth strategy.

The General Meeting approved, by a broad majority, all agenda items, including the Annual Financial Statements and the distribution of a dividend for the 2025 fiscal year (1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025). Following the recommendation of the Board of Directors, the gross dividend was set at €1.896 per share.

According to the 2025 Annual Financial Report, total revenue amounted to €250.8 million, representing an increase of 8.6%, or €19.9 million, compared to 2024. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached €132.3 million, up 2.2%, while net profit after tax amounted to €86.2 million, recording a marginal decrease of 1.5%.

These results represent the strongest revenue and EBITDA performance in the Company’s history. confirming the Company’s sustained growth trajectory for the fifth consecutive year and the continued strength of its operational and financial performance.

The Chairman of PPA S.A., Mr. Han Chao, expressed his gratitude to the shareholders for their trust and continued support. He also acknowledged the contribution of the Company’s Management and employees, whose dedication and professionalism have been instrumental in achieving these outstanding results.

In his statement, Mr. Han Chao noted: “The steady upward trajectory of PPA S.A., as reflected in the Company’s financial performance over recent years, confirms the effectiveness of our strategy for the comprehensive upgrade of the Port of Piraeus. Through targeted investments, best management practices and the continuous enhancement of our services, we are strengthening Piraeus’ position as a leading transshipment and commercial hub in the Mediterranean and Europe. At the same time, we remain firmly committed to the principles of sustainable development, investing in initiatives that create long-term value for society, the environment and the local economy. Our goal is to build a modern, resilient and competitive port well positioned for future generations.”

About PPA S.A.
Piraeus Port Authority SA, a Euronext Athens listed company, is engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus Port, Greece’s largest port and one of the largest integrated harbours in Europe, providing a complete range of services. Some of the company’s activities involve cruise, coastal (ferry/passenger), container and car terminal services, as well as general cargo, ship repair, logistic and free zone services. The main shareholder of Piraeus Port Authority S.A., with a stake of 67 percent, is COSCO SHIPPING, one of the largest maritime companies in the world.

Over the last decade the company has experienced a remarkable growth in all port activities, which is still underway, largely contributing to the country’s economy, while driven by green development and increased digitalization, alongside a people-first approach and a spirit of giving back to society.

PPA holds the ”ECO PORT” PERS status, is included in the Euronext Athens ESG index and is one of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2026”.

For more information please visit https://olp.gr

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Athens, 25 June 2026. The Air Transport Hall of Fame, an international distinction established by Hermes – Air Transport Organization in cooperation with Korn Ferry and Athens International Airport, is presented at Athens International Airport.

The Air Transport Hall of Fame features 50 figures from the global air transport industry who have left a lasting mark on the development of commercial aviation, highlighting the leadership, innovation, and vision that have shaped the modern aviation industry.

The Air Transport Hall of Fame spans the underground walkway connecting the Main Terminal with the Satellite Terminal, transforming passengers’ journey to their departure gate into an immersive experience through the history of aviation. Passengers departing from Gates C15 to C40 have the opportunity to view the exhibition as they pass through the space.

Among the individuals honoured is Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, recognised for founding easyJet and for his contribution to transforming European aviation through a model that redefined access to air travel.

As mentioned by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of easyJet, the ‘easy’ family of brands, and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation: “I am truly honored to be inducted into the Air Transport Hall of Fame. My contribution to the airline industry began with creating the ‘easy’ family of brands, starting with easyJet airline at the age of 27. Today, 32 years later, easyJet has grown into a major and successful airline. One of my most important business decisions was to retain ownership of the ‘easy’ family of brands into my own company, easyGroup. Through this structure, I have created a steady and recurring income stream from the royalties. The profits from easyGroup, which I donate each year to the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, a UK registered charity active in the 6 countries where me and my family have lived and worked, including Greece, my birthplace. We are supporting a wide range of charitable activities, including entrepreneurship, education, and support for those in need, and this is my way of giving back to society. So, from a small airline startup in 32 years, I have created a lasting positive impact for our communities, and I would like to thank the tens of thousands of people involved in running the airline today.”

About the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation supporting charitable and educational initiatives in countries where its founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has been active, including Greece, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Monaco.

The Foundation contributes to society through:

The “Food from the Heart” initiative, supporting individuals facing financial hardship across Greece, Cyprus, the UK, Ireland and France. Since its launch in 2013, the programme has distributed snacks every working day, serving on average 300,000 snacks monthly to 150,000 visitors.

Organising a total of seven entrepreneurship awards across Greece, Cyprus, the UK, Ireland, France and Monaco.

Funding scholarships that enable young people to study at schools and universities such as Doukas School, BCA College and OMEGA Yachting Academy in Athens, the University of Cyprus, and the London School of Economics and Bayes Business School, City, University of London.

Offering free use of the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall (capacity up to 200 people) to non-profit organisations. The historic building at 22 Kidathineon Street in Plaka was fully renovated by the Foundation and inaugurated in autumn 2023.

For more information about the Foundation’s activities, please visit: https://stelios.org/

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BRNDCTRL_, a boutique brand consultancy, introduces a model built around the integration of strategy, branding, media, PR, and digital marketing into connected brand ecosystems designed to strengthen market presence and long-term brand value.

Founded by marketing and communications professionals, Nikos Zegkos and Kimon Mademlis, BRNDCTRL_ brings together extensive experience across strategy, branding, communications, media, and digital marketing. The consultancy was established in response to a recurring market challenge: brands frequently rely on multiple agencies, consultants, and suppliers across different disciplines, often resulting in fragmented communication, inconsistent execution, and diluted positioning.

Through its Connected Brand Ecosystems approach, BRNDCTRL_ aligns strategy, branding, communications, media, PR, and digital marketing into one integrated system, ensuring every brand touchpoint contributes to a cohesive and consistent market presence.

Operating across industries, the consultancy partners with businesses, brands, products, and ventures at every stage of development – from market entry and brand creation to repositioning, communication strategy, and long-term brand growth.

“Strong brands are not built through isolated activities. They are built through connected ecosystems that define how they are perceived, positioned, and remembered,” said the founders of BRNDCTRL_.

Based in Athens and collaborating across markets, BRNDCTRL_ combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution through a highly tailored and collaborative approach designed around the unique objectives of each client.

“Design is not decoration. It is one of the most powerful business tools a brand possesses to influence perception, preference, and trust.” – Nikos Zegkos

“Fragmentation has become one of the biggest challenges in modern marketing. Brands do not suffer from a lack of activity. They suffer from a lack of alignment.” – Kimon Mademlis

About BRNDCTRL_

BRNDCTRL_ is a brand consultancy integrating strategy, branding, media, PR, and digital marketing across every brand touchpoint – shaping brand ecosystems that define how brands are perceived, positioned, and remembered.

Working across industries and markets, BRNDCTRL_ connects strategic planning, brand architecture, integrated communications, and omnichannel market presence into cohesive brand experiences enhancing brand value.

We design integrated 360° brand ecosystems aligning marketing tactics across the funnel to ensure every expression of the brand contributes to long-term brand equity and a disruptive brand edge.

USP: Connected Brand Ecosystems
Tagline: Take control of your brand.

www.brandxcontrol.com

About the Co-Founders & Partners

Nikos Zegkos

Marketing and Creative Strategy professional with experience in brand development, go-to-market strategy, and campaign execution across international business environments. Experienced in leading creative direction and building high-impact brand assets across global markets.

Holding an Executive MBA in Marketing, an MSc in Digital Media Design, and a BSc in Graphic and Visual Communication.

Kimon Mademlis

Marketing and Strategy executive with extensive international experience across multinational organizations, managing departments and teams and leading strategic initiatives in brand development, new product development and product launches, corporate communications, revenue growth management, and business transformation across international markets.

PhD Candidate in Strategic Marketing, holding an MBA, an MSc in Marketing, a MicroMaster in Marketing Analytics, and a BSc in Economics.

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In bustling hotels and restaurants in Japan, a fleet of delivery robots made by Chinese company Pudu Robotics are zipping through crowded dining halls with remarkable agility. Balancing trays of steaming hot dishes and fragrant coffee, these cheerful machines skillfully navigate among tables, dodge chatting guests, and deliver orders with pinpoint accuracy.

Whether delivering food, welcoming customers at sidewalk cafés, performing precise tasks on advanced vehicle and aviation production lines or even lending a steady hand in surgical suites, Chinese robots have been making inroads into the world. These widespread real-world applications underscore how high-tech products such as robots are powering a new surge in China’s foreign trade, injecting fresh momentum into the country’s economic engine.

China’s foreign trade has maintained momentum, with the value of goods trade jumping by 15.3 percent year-on-year to reach 20.68 trillion yuan ($3.05 trillion) in the first five months, data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed on Tuesday.

The market-beating performance was fueled by a number of positive factors, including strong global demand for China’s high-tech and electronic products driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) wave, as well as a series of preferential trade arrangements, Chinese observers pointed out.

They stressed that these figures underscore China’s irreplaceable role in underpinning global supply chain stability and resilience.

Lü Daliang, director of the GAC’s Department of Statistics and Analysis, said that China’s foreign trade value exceeded 4 trillion yuan for a third consecutive month as of May, sustaining a positive trajectory, China Central Television reported.

China has vigorously deepened pragmatic economic and trade cooperation with its partners this year, and China is always a stabilizing force for global trade, he said.

Tian Yun, a Beijing-based economist, told the Global Times on Tuesday that with the global economy facing pressure and a volatile geopolitical situation, the impressive growth rate showed that “China’s foreign trade engine is built on a stable and solid foundation, while displaying new vitality and strong growth momentum.”

He noted that the data again highlighted the country’s irreplaceable position in the global supply chain and the continuous enhancement of the international competitiveness of Chinese products.

Boom in high-tech exports

The acceleration in China’s exports of high-tech gadgets made headlines across global media outlets. Reuters reported China’s trade figures on Tuesday under the headline “China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast.” Bloomberg, in an article headlined “AI supercycle propels China’s trade with 111 percent boom in chip sales,” noted that the global investment supercycle in AI is driving up prices and demand for hardware made by the world’s manufacturing powerhouse.

Exports rose 11.8 percent year-on-year in the first five months, with high-tech and high value-added mechanical and electrical products up 18.4 percent and accounting for more than 60 percent of total exports. Imports soared 20.5 percent as domestic demand continued to improve, customs data showed.

Among factors supporting the stellar double-digit growth, Chinese analysts pointed to the global AI wave, which drove surging demand for China’s high-tech products, ranging from robotics, AI accelerators, and data center equipment to photovoltaic panels and intelligent manufacturing systems.

“The heating-up in global AI investment fueled further price increases for chips, computer components, and electronic parts, which gave further drive to China’s export value in May,” Feng Lin, executive director of the research and development department at Orient Golden Credit Rating, told the Global Times on Tuesday.

The rating company provided figures on AI-related exports, which showed that in May, the value of chip exports more than doubled, while that of automatic data processing equipment and its parts rose 66.1 percent year-on-year.

Feng also highlighted significant progress in domestic manufacturing transformation and upgrading, which boosted exports of new-energy vehicles and other high-tech products.

China’s cooperation with other economies as well as deeper integration into the global industrial chain has been consolidating and strengthening, analysts noted.

Among major trading partners, China’s trade with the US recorded a sharp rebound in May amid stabilizing bilateral trade and economic relations, according to a research note that Orient Golden Credit Rating sent to the Global Times. China’s exports to the US gained 35.4 percent year-on-year in May in dollar-denominated terms, while imports jumped 20.4 percent, the data showed.

In the first five months, China’s imports and exports with ASEAN and the EU grew by 16.6 percent and 10.3 percent, respectively. Trade with Belt and Road Initiative partner countries jumped 13.6 percent year-on-year.

Since May 1, China has fully rolled out zero-tariff treatment for all African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. In the first five months, China’s trade with Africa hit 1.14 trillion yuan, up 18.2 percent year-on-year. The figure broke through 1 trillion yuan for the period for the first time.

“Based on current trends, China’s foreign trade is highly likely to achieve double-digit growth in the first half of the year. This would mark one of the strongest trade performances in the past four to five years,” Tian said.

Feng warned that under the influence of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, international crude oil prices have surged, which has created inflation pressure and clouded the growth prospects of the global economy in the second half.

While external headwinds will inevitably weigh on the global economy, China’s stabilizing foreign trade growth will provide a crucial buffer, supporting not only its domestic economy but also contributing positively to global economic stability, analysts stressed.

“Taking into account the current geopolitical landscape, we expect China’s new-energy products to receive more orders in the coming months,” Tian noted, highlighting China’s dual role as both a stabilizer and a powerful driving force for the global supply chain.

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The Xi–Trump summit brings together two vastly different personalities who serve as the primary architects of their countries’ strategic policies. The first, a scion of the Party elite, embodies the Chinese perception of the ‘Middle Kingdom’—of China as the realm between heaven and earth. In this view, China does not need to keep pace with time; instead, time is seen as an asset that works in its favour. Trump, by contrast, is operating on a far more constrained timeline, with only two years remaining of his presidency. His penchant for taking decisions on his own often leads to choices detrimental to his country’s interests, as evidenced by the course of the war in Iran. There can be no doubt that the Chinese leadership has taken note of the mistakes the US has made in its handling of the crisis.

Trump’s personality makes it more likely that the US, rather than China, will fall into the so-called Thucydides Trap. As an ascending power, and true to its strategic tradition of defeating an opponent without engaging in battle, China has the luxury of patience. This is something Trump’s America lacks. The US has to preserve the hegemony it has constructed over eight decades, underpinned by its strategic partnerships across Europe and Asia. But Trump is allergic to alliances; under his presidency, the US risks forfeiting the strategic added value that has enabled American primacy in both continents.

China’s approach to establishing spheres of influence, not only within its own periphery but also on a broader international scale, will be crucial to the emerging balance of power. Chinese strategy over recent decades has prioritized economic penetration as a primary vehicle for exerting political influence. During his 15 years in power, Xi has combined economic power with military might. Huge investments have been made in the armed forces; furthermore, the recent purges—which effectively decapitated virtually the entire military high command—underscore that establishing military primacy remains among his highest strategic priorities. Will this primacy be projected defensively or offensively? The answer to this question will determine the global equilibrium in the years ahead. Xi could exploit the vulnerabilities in Trump’s character, manoeuvring him towards Thucydides’ trap. Possessing strategic patience, Xi is capable of ensnaring Trump in the logic of war through actions that do not jeopardize China’s own security. In this light, the debacle in Iran assumes far greater proportions for the US than a mere military failure. One can only hope the Chinese leader does not pursue such a course while Trump is in office.
Eleni Ekmetsioglou, Non-Resident Fellow, ELIAMEP; Senior Fellow, British American Security Information Council (BASIC)

The Xi-Trump meeting happens at a very unfavorable moment for the US. As many analysts have argued, with the US trapped in the Middle East, China seems to have the upper hand on most of the agenda items. Whereas tariffs, technology and probably Taiwan will dominate the discussions, it  might, nevertheless, be the right moment for the US to try and press on other -equally important and highly consequential- issues such as nuclear risk reduction measures. Given that US pundits and official intelligence reports make ominous speculations about the future trajectory of China’s nuclear arsenal, it is in US interests to push for an institutionalized track 1 dialogue for both parties to work towards a better mutual understanding on nuclear issues that might lead to tangible risk reduction measures such as the establishment of a formal missile launch notification regime, for instance. With the quantitative increase in China’s nuclear arsenal, the US has been feeling that its current nuclear modernization might not be fit for purpose in a world with two peer competitors, Russia and China. After the expiration of the New Start treaty last February, the US is not bound by restrictions over the numbers of its deployed warheads. With both countries investing in their nuclear arsenals for quantitative and qualitative improvements, the nuclear component inevitably plays a bigger role in the relationship creating a dangerous dynamic where even a minor crisis between the two powers will have the potential of turning into a nuclear crisis with unprecedented consequences for the region and the whole planet. The Biden administration scored a major success when the two parties agreed to always include a human in the loop for nuclear decision making. AI and nuclear command and control was the low hanging fruit for the Biden administration but it could mark a great starting point towards a more diverse dialogue on precise risk reduction measures in order to  boost crisis stability between the two countries. Hopefully, the Trump administration will be prepared to press Xi on this deeply consequential aspect of the bilateral relationship and continue the positive trend that the Biden administration kicked off in San Francisco back in 2023.

George Tzogopoulos, Senior Research Fellow, ELIAMEP; European Institute of Nice, Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE)

Understanding China remains an extremely complex undertaking in the West. For instance, while US think tanks and media assess that President Trump will not hold the upper hand in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Beijing does not operate within this Western paradigm. From a Chinese perspective, it matters little where the White House is occupied by Donald Trump, Joe Biden or anyone else. The web of Sino-American relations is so intricate that a single summit—regardless of its gravity—cannot be expected to yield a definitive breakthrough. China predicates its success on its own strategic choices, negotiating only to secure a measure of relative stability in its relations with Washington. While stability serves the interests of both nations, the path forward is arduous—a reality consistent with historical precedent. Although Sino-American competition is set to intensify, it remains within the power of both states to mitigate the risk of catastrophic consequences. The United States will remain the sole superpower, yet China—as the world’s second-largest economy—will command an amplified voice in global economic and geopolitical affairs. It is this very dynamic that is causing tremors in the international system, as the United States is forced to adapt to a reality far removed from the unipolar era it enjoyed for two decades following the Cold War.

Dimitris Tsarouhas, Senior Research Fellow, ELIAMEP; Professor, Center for European and Transatlantic Studies (CEUTS) at Virginia Tech

Measured tones and muted expectations

In a normal political and economic climate, a meeting between a US President and his Chinese counterpart would be front-page news here in Washington, sparking a deluge of analysis aimed at gauging Beijing’s intentions. However, the current climate is anything but normal—at least for Donald Trump.

With inflation hitting 3.8%, its highest level in nearly three years, the gap between the President’s campaign promises and the economic reality has reignited public frustration with the administration’s fiscal direction. Pledges to shield Americans from an unstable global environment are being belied on the ground. Not only is the US embroiled in yet another conflict in the Middle East at great economic and political cost, the administration’s tariff regime—aimed largely at Chinese imports—is also faltering amidst judicial scrutiny and bureaucratic deadlock.

Against this backdrop, the shift since their last October 2025 summit could not be clearer: it is now President Xi who holds the stronger hand (to echo Trump’s infamous remark to his Ukrainian counterpart). Even as the US is being forced into a de facto capitulation in its undeclared—yet very real—trade war with China, Beijing continues to dictate the terms of the broader geopolitical game. It does so by imposing unilateral export restrictions on its rare earth minerals and by bolstering the Russian war machine on the Ukrainian front. And while the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz undoubtedly burdens the Chinese economy as well, officials in Beijing remain optimistic. They anticipate that their recurring tactic—promising multi-billion-dollar commodity purchases—will appease President Trump and pave the way for ‘constructive’ talks. In practice, this means negotiations that bypass the core of Chinese ambitions: namely, the status of Taiwan and the subjugation of neighbouring states’ rights in the South China Sea, where Beijing continues to assert a unilateral right of intervention. Against this backdrop, Washington harbours few illusions regarding the outcome of this meeting—and rightfully so.

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What we heard in Delphi was not a single story of crisis, nor a simple narrative of resilience. It was something more complex: a world in which geopolitics, energy, technology, demographics, climate, security and trust are no longer separate challenges, but parts of the same equation. The war in Iran, the future of Ukraine, Europe’s competitiveness gap, the rise of AI, demographic decline, migration, disinformation and the pressure on institutions all pointed to one conclusion — disruption is now structural.

This sense of rupture was echoed by Paolo Gentiloni, former EU Commissioner of Economy (2019-2024) and Prime Minister of Italy (2016-2018), who described the current moment as a fundamental break from the past, marked by the collapse of the old global order and the “weaponization of the world economy”. In such an environment, he argued, Europe must adapt to a far more competitive and unstable reality, warning that “we can’t be the only herbivores in a world of carnivores”.

And yet, the conversation did not remain trapped in alarm. Time and again, speakers returned to a more demanding question: capacity. The capacity of Europe to act with greater coherence; of Greece to turn recovery into productivity; of institutions to rebuild trust; of businesses to innovate without losing sight of people; of societies to protect openness without becoming defenseless.

If there was a thread running through this year’s discussions, it was the need to move from reaction to design. Energy security cannot rely only on emergency measures. Growth cannot rely only on recovery momentum. Technology cannot be treated only as acceleration, without governance, skills and purpose. Defense cannot remain fragmented. Demographics cannot be addressed through isolated benefits. Trust cannot be restored through communication alone.

This is, perhaps, what Delphi does best: it slows the noise just enough for patterns to emerge. In a world defined by speed, it creates space for interpretation. In a moment of fragmentation, it insists on dialogue. And in a year shaped by “The Shock of the New”, it reminded us that the new does not arrive only as threat — but as responsibility: to understand faster, cooperate better and choose more deliberately.

The 11th Annual Meeting of the Delphi Economic Forum leaves us, then, not with certainty, but with direction. The task ahead is not to wait for stability to return, but to build the systems, alliances and habits of mind that allow us to operate within instability — with clarity.

Until we meet again, in Delphi.

Michalis Chrysochoidis, Minister of Citizen Protection, said security has become “the dominant request”, citing changing patterns of violent crime, rising youth violence and organized group attacks. He described domestic violence as deeply alarming, with 100 to 120 daily complaints, 50 to 60 arrests and broader use of police protection tools, while noting that “the positive thing today is that women have been encouraged and are speaking. The positive thing is that there is protection”. Chrysochoidis also highlighted action against organized crime, cigarette smuggling, corruption, sports violence, fraud networks and traffic violations through specialized units and smarter enforcement.

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni noted that Greek tourism continues to operate amid successive shocks, from economic instability and the pandemic to the war in Ukraine and Middle East tensions but stressed that the sector has shown resilience and maturity. “There is no reason for concern for Greek tourism”, she said, adding that initial demand hesitation has stabilized. Kefalogianni highlighted a shift toward year-round tourism, diversified markets, mountain tourism, and balanced growth, emphasizing “measure and balance” to protect destinations, communities, and long-term competitiveness.

Dimitris Mantzos, Parliamentary Representative and Member of the Hellenic Parliament of PASOK – Kinima Allagis, framed progressive migration policy as rooted in human dignity and the EU’s foundational values, while addressing root causes such as conflict and lack of development. “Migration is not a problem, migration is a phenomenon”, he said. Mantzos emphasized integration, legal pathways, humanitarian and development aid and more effective asylum and return procedures, while warning against rising xenophobia and calling for renewed efforts to educate society.

Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union at the European Commission Gerassimos Thomas argued that Europe’s taxation challenge lies in the mix, not the overall level, noting that “citizens are taxed. Labor is overtaxed”. He said labor provides around half of EU tax revenues, while corporate, energy and excise taxes contribute far less, creating pressure as demographics, debt and defense needs grow. Thomas emphasized tax fairness, VAT gap reduction, green taxation, customs reform and AI-driven institutional adaptation, stressing that “it is the mix that is the problem”.

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Positioning Kazakhstan as a strategic transit hub, Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, noted that 80% of overland trade between China and Europe passes through the country and highlighted development of the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor. He identified infrastructure, logistics, environmental technologies, fintech, AI, and e-government as key areas for collaboration. Kuantyrov stressed Kazakhstan’s shift toward value-added production and human capital development, adding that “we want Greek companies to work together with us”.
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Responding from the Greek side, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Harry Theoharis emphasized that strong bilateral economic ties begin with frequent political engagement and structured frameworks. He outlined a path from business missions and forums to vetted joint projects, potentially involving multiple countries given the distance between Greece and Kazakhstan. Theoharis said economic cooperation can progress despite political disagreements — “we can work even if we have political differences” – while stressing that it cannot replace political rapprochement. He urged Greece to expand its presence in Central Asia and choose cooperation over confrontation.
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Assessing the impact of sanctions on Russia, Founder of Open Russia Foundation Mikhail Khodorkovsky argued that some measures have been counterproductive, curbing capital flight and indirectly supporting the war effort. He called for flawed sanctions to be reassessed, saying the sooner mistaken measures are reviewed, the better. Khodorkovsky highlighted Russia’s diversified economy and China’s growing role identified the European energy boycott as particularly effective, and urged talent visas for skilled Russian professionals alongside cultural engagement that excludes pro-regime figures.
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Charles Hecker, Journalist, Author and Geopolitical Risk Consultant, described sanctions as an unprecedented and experimental policy shaped by uncertainty and external factors such as energy prices. He argued that their effectiveness cannot be judged in isolation and stressed the need for a comprehensive approach, particularly targeting energy revenues. Hecker also warned that Europe risks a strategic mistake by failing to integrate skilled Russian expatriates, pointing to their economic value and strong ties to European systems.
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Reflecting on Europe’s role in space exploration, Adrianos Golemis, Astronaut in Training (Greece / ESA) and Lead ESA Flight Surgeon at MEDES for ESA Hellenic Space Center, noted that missions such as Artemis II rely on a European service module to power the US crew module. He said the mission provides insights into autonomy, communication delays, lunar-orbit operations, radiation and microgravity research. Golemis stressed that “we overcome fear through understanding”, calling for stronger awareness, investment and human capital in the space sector.

From Procurement to Strategy

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President of Grant Thornton Consulting Nikolaos Karamouzis opened the discussion by outlining the geopolitical shifts reshaping Europe’s defense landscape and the growing push for strategic autonomy. He highlighted the investment opportunities emerging from Europe’s new defense agenda, framing the discussion around how Greece can strengthen its domestic defense ecosystem and position itself within this evolving architecture.
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Panagiotis Papageorgiou, Executive Board Member of Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation, argued that defense innovation is no longer “wishful thinking” but a distinct investment category backed by long-term demand, de-risking mechanisms and dual-use flexibility. Papageorgiou added that Greece’s main gap is not talent or ideas, but the pathway from prototypes to operational testing, defense planning, interoperability and European buyers.
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Ioannis Kaltsas, Head of Investment Team for Greece and Cyprus at the European Investment Bank (EIB), explained that the EIB can support dual-use and defense-related investments, while noting that purely defense activities without civilian application remain outside its scope. He emphasized support for venture funds, venture debt, bank cooperation to reach SMEs, and financing that can attract foreign investment and know-how to Greece. Kaltsas identified Europe’s fragmented capital markets as a structural barrier, arguing that deeper financial integration is needed for larger-scale security and defense investment.
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On Greece’s defense industrial potential, Costas Papadopoulos, Executive Director South East Europe at Lockheed Martin Corporation, argued that the country can benefit from Europe’s new defense agenda if investments are targeted and strategically planned. He cautioned against urgent procurement without proper preparation. “To go and buy something now simply because we need it now, without planning, is the lazy solution”, he remarked, stressing industrial participation, coordination and know-how transfer.

Dual-Use Dilemmas 
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Lauriane Héau, Researcher in the Dual-Use and Arms Trade Control Programme at SIPRI, warned that as universities, research institutes, spinoffs and other organizations become more involved in dual-use research, the risk grows that sensitive technologies may be diverted, leaked, or misused, including in ways that could violate human rights or international humanitarian law. She noted that states are using sanctions, investment screening, export controls and research security tools to manage these risks. Héau stressed that policies promoting dual-use research and policies protecting security remain insufficiently connected.
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Researcher at the University of Liège Veronica Vella noticed Europe’s research funding environment is clearly changing, with rhetoric and politics moving quickly while institutional and practical change may take longer. She remarked that the Commission has proposed a new regulation for the next framework program removing “civilian-only” wording, opening the way for more dual-use research. Vella said the EU is moving fast compared with its 40-year policy history but described the likely outcome as gradual adaptation rather than a total revolution.
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On the changing direction of technological transfer, Georgios Giannopoulos, Acting Director at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, said the current shift is from military-developed technologies moving into civilian use to civilian technologies entering the military domain. He identified the threat landscape, the geopolitical environment, and joint procurement or economies of scale as key drivers of dual-use technologies. “Practically all technologies with very small exceptions are dual-use”, he said, adding that the EU needs agreement on a common set of threats to guide development.
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Branislav Aleksic, Head of Foreign Trade Law and Corporate Security Department at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, described research institutes as moving toward a dual-use mindset without abandoning their civil mission. He pointed to software, materials, critical components and AI as areas with clear dual-use and military potential. Aleksic identified bottlenecks in export controls, research security, institutional culture and uneven national understanding, noting that Europe’s challenge is whether it can scale dual use comprehensively and with less fragmentation.

A Progressive Migration Policy for Europe  
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Heracles Moskoff, Secretary General for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection at the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum, emphasized that the core challenge in migration policy is implementation rather than commitments. He highlighted the need for trained frontline professionals, societal trust, and a less “toxic” political dialogue, while balancing border and human security. Moskoff pointed to successful child protection interventions and stressed public-private cooperation, saying this work cannot be done alone. He also underlined the need for sustainable funding, clear refugee-migrant distinctions, return mechanisms and integration pathways.
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Setting out a framework for humane migration policy, Chairman of European Stability Initiative (ESI) Gerald Knaus outlined four conditions: protecting asylum, ensuring dignity, preventing deaths at sea and maintaining public support. He argued that new EU legislation makes such a model feasible and proposed a coalition of willing states to implement third-country asylum processing, calling it “a game changer”. Knaus criticized the current system as politically toxic and morally catastrophic, arguing that safe external processing could reduce irregular flows while preserving fundamental rights.

A Message From Growth Awards: Bending the Norm 

The Growth Awards institution has consistently highlighted business excellence and creative boldness. This initiative by Eurobank and Grant Thornton honors companies that transform vision into action, innovation into competitive advantage, and challenges into opportunities for sustainable advancement, transforming “Bending the Norm” into their daily routine. These awards reflect the momentum of a Greece that evolves, invests in knowledge and collaboration, and confidently strengthens its role within the international business environment.

Environmental Advocacy in the Age of Denial
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Sophie Daskalaki-Mytilineou, Chair of the Board of UN Global Compact Network Greece, outlined the initiative’s role as a global framework for corporate sustainability, structured around human rights, labor standards, anti-corruption and environmental protection. She emphasized its practical focus on turning commitments into action, particularly on climate, noting that “we help companies turn their words into action” through knowledge transfer and shared best practices.
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Executive Director Corporate Affairs at Nova Greece Martha Kesisoglou described the company’s shift from post-disaster restoration efforts to a broader sustainability strategy, including civil protection tools and support for businesses. She highlighted a new initiative to fund assessments of climate change’s macroeconomic impact on Greece’s GDP, noting that “we entered a ‘walk the talk’ process”. Kesisoglou said technology companies can contribute through digital solutions for emergency response and crisis management, while stressing targeted communication and corporate advocacy.
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Kanella Exarchakou, Head of Cabinet at the Ministry of Education, Sports and Religious Affairs, stressed education’s role in fostering critical thinking and shaping future attitudes toward sustainability. She noted that the goal is not only knowledge transfer but helping students ask the right questions. “The problem requires interdisciplinarity, as climate change is not only technical but also social”, she said, highlighting experiential learning and inclusion as key tools.
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Addressing the gap between science and public acceptance, George Dikaios, Marie Curie Fellow at Leiden University, noted that “it is much harder to convince the broader public that we all need to move toward a more environmentally friendly transition”. He emphasized that Europe’s progress remains insufficient and highlighted youth-led, interdisciplinary initiatives as a way to strengthen participation in environmental decision-making.
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Manolis Plionis, Full Professor in the Department of Physics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, argued that climate change is no longer a matter of debate but of how to respond. “It is no longer a question of trust in scientists — it is a fact”, he said. Plionis warned that public trust is undermined when citizens do not see lower everyday costs from the green transition, stressing the need for clearer boundaries between science, policy, and media narratives.

Demography Driven Competitiveness 
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Akis Skertsos, Minister of State for the Coordination of Government Policies at the Presidency of the Government of the Hellenic Republic, described demographic decline as a global challenge shaped by modern social and economic realities. He pointed to the “prosperity paradox”, noting that several high-income countries have fertility rates below replacement level. Skertsos stressed that “the demographic problem is not unsolvable, but requires long-term, holistic policies”, adding that Greece has made it a national priority with €20 billion allocated over nine years.
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Group Chief Marketing Officer of Eurobank Michalis Vlastarakis said the bank began focusing on demographics five years ago, identifying population decline as one of Europe’s greatest challenges. “Greece is shrinking, Europe is shrinking”, he noted, explaining that surveys show younger Greeks rank well-being, career development, relationships, and travel above starting a family. “We commit to pets, we don’t commit to children”, he said. Vlastarakis outlined Eurobank initiatives in border regions, islands, and Evros, including free IVF, family support, remote work, entrepreneurship tools and special mortgages.
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Tomasz Koźluk, Economic Counsellor to the Chief Economist of OECD, described aging as “peculiar megatrend because we actually do know a lot about it”, since fertility rates and life expectancy are broadly predictable. He noted that the ratio of people over 65 to working-age populations has shifted from one in ten in the 1960s to around one in three today and may reach one in two in coming decades. Koźluk warned that aging will pressure pensions, healthcare, labor supply and productivity.
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Addressing how societies can respond to population decline, Professor of Demography at Bocconi University Arnstein Aassve emphasized stronger education systems, welfare reform, and broader institutional adaptation. Pointing to the shrinking size of younger generations, he warned that this creates challenges for political representation and policymaking. Aassve stressed that “today’s welfare states were built for demographic conditions that no longer exist”, making resilience and institutional redesign essential.

Greece as a Defense Cooperation Hub
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Stig Thorgersen, Partner and Global Consulting Government and Defense Leader at EY, argued that Greece would be stronger if it moved from being “a net buyer of defense systems” toward a more balanced position, and potentially a defense exporter. He stressed that no mid-sized or smaller European country can be “totally sovereign”, making alliances essential. Thorgersen said Greece should build an ecosystem linking government, research centers, academia, and industry, while leveraging AI, manufacturing, ports, NATO-related programs, European partnerships and government-to-government cooperation.
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On Greece’s role in Eastern Mediterranean security, Panayiotis Hadjipavlis, Defence Director at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, emphasized Greece’s legal obligations as a guarantor of the Republic of Cyprus, moral obligations toward Greek Cypriots, and political reasons tied to the region’s strategic importance. He described the Eastern Mediterranean as “VUCA”, referring to vulnerability, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, and said Greece’s support demonstrated “resilience and readiness”. Hadjipavlis called for deeper defense cooperation, fewer bureaucratic burdens and a cultural shift, arguing that “Greece should be a smart power”.
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CEO of ICEYE Greece Vasilis Chaloulakos noted that the presence of a young space company alongside major players such as Lockheed Martin showed that “something is changing in defense”. He explained that ICEYE’s radar microsatellites provide “24/7 all weather” imaging with resolution as precise as 25 centimeters, making them highly relevant for defense and intelligence users. Chaloulakos stressed that Greece “cannot afford not knowing what’s happening in its neighbourhood”, while emphasizing speed, engineering talent, interoperability, and cooperation across the local ecosystem.
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Roberth Toth, Business Development Analysis VP of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics USA, described Greece as a long-standing cooperation hub for Lockheed Martin, with ties dating back to 1943 and cooperation with Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) since 1976. He noted that “all of the substructures for the fuselage” of the C-130J — the military transport aircraft — come from Greece, underscoring the country’s role in the production chain. Toth said Lockheed Martin views the C-130J as “the best in class airplane for Greece”, pointing to long-term cooperation, jobs, technology transfer and aerospace and defense opportunities.
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Yannis Maniatis, Member of the European Parliament, Vice President of the S&D Group, and former Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change of Greece, warned that Greece lacks a national strategy for engaging with Europe’s evolving defense industrial framework. He argued that combined European funds and national defense budgets could bring defense-related spending to “about 4 trillion euros” over seven years, making it urgent for Greece to define its own strategy and help SMEs participate in European projects. He also emphasized European autonomy and the principle of “design authority”.
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Nikolaos Papatsas, Board Member of EFA GROUP and Vice President of the Hellenic Aerospace Security and Defense Industries Group (HASDIG), identified two main challenges for Greece’s defense industry: institutional and organizational weaknesses, and limited industrial depth. He argued that state-owned defense industries need reform through professional management, discipline and delivery, while private industry has developed high-tech capabilities in C4I systems, sensors, UAS, and AI. Papatsas said Greece should move from being a buyer to “also a producer or a manufacturer”, with investors needing government clarity, firm orders, sustained business and a stable investment profile.

Politics in the Age of Fragmentation 
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Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and Government Spokesman of the Hellenic Republic Pavlos Marinakis reiterated that national elections will be held in 2027, saying polls capture only a moment while elections judge a full four-year term. Addressing the OPEKEPE case, he acknowledged its seriousness, stressed that guilt or innocence is for the judiciary to determine, and noted that the 13 MPs involved requested the lifting of their own immunity. Marinakis also pointed to 600,000 new jobs and said future economic measures will focus on businesses, SMEs, and the middle class.
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Spokesperson for New Democracy party Alexandra Sdoukou contrasted past campaigns built around central slogans, posters, rallies and balcony speeches with today’s fragmented communication across audiences, ages and regions. She stressed that digital platforms have turned politics from one-way broadcasting into immediate interaction, where messages are instantly challenged or reshaped. Sdoukou described public feedback as useful for correcting mistakes and staying connected to society, but warned that social media also fuels misinformation, toxicity, fake accounts and deepfakes.
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Konstantinos Zachariadis, Spokesperson of SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance, observed that politicians traditionally struggled to gain prominence without mediation from television channels, newspapers and major outlets. He noted that digital platforms such as websites, X and TikTok have disrupted this model, reshaping how political visibility is created. Zachariadis said audiences now consume shorter and faster content, remarking that “if a text is over 700 words, even I cannot read it at night”, while warning that real news is often lost amid information overload, misinformation and agenda-setting.
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Reflecting on the changing nature of political communication, Andreas Spyropoulos, Secretary General of the Central Commission of Panhellenic Socialist Movement – Kinima Allagis, noted that all generations now rely heavily on digital platforms for news, including older citizens using Facebook. He argued that leading news websites also shape narratives through repeated headlines and coordinated messaging. Spyropoulos said daily pressures leave citizens little time for in-depth reading, weakening political analysis in favor of images, headlines and spectacle, and questioned whether public debate should be based on arguments or propaganda.

Next-Gen Politics
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Member of the Parliament for PASOK Manolis Christodoulakis argued that younger generations are shaped by everyday economic pressures, from high rents and rising food costs to expensive energy, which directly influence their political outlook. He stressed that youth disengagement is often overstated, noting that “young people today are not less politicized… they may have looser party ties, but political sensitivity clearly exists”. Christodoulakis added that political participation must become a shared responsibility rather than something “marketed” to citizens.
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Vassilis Koutsoumpas, Digital Policy and AI Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, highlighted the structural conservatism of political systems in adapting to technological change, stressing that policymakers must better understand and prioritize technology. He emphasized the integration of digital tools into governance and the need for continuous learning, noting that “digital humility is required” and that “governments must move against their natural tendency to avoid risk”. Koutsoumpas also pointed to the lack of incentives and exposure discouraging young people from entering politics.
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Addressing youth participation through the lens of economic security, Lefteris Karchimakis, Programme Coordinator at PASOK, argued that meaningful political engagement requires basic needs to be secured first. He noted that “what has been missing from the political scene is an open discussion about issues concerning the 18–40 generation”, and presented proposals on demographic challenges, including public support for fertility services.
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Porfylenia Kanellopoulou, Legal Advisor, pointed to a shift in how younger people engage with politics, stressing that “young people today are not less interested in politics, but have changed the way they participate”. She noted that many now choose channels outside traditional party structures and underlined the need to create more space for youth voices. Kanellopoulou warned that “the new generation will fail in politics if it remains absent and does not turn its voice into presence and participation”.

Navigating Misinformation
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Dimitris Kirmikiroglou, Secretary General of Communication and Media of the Presidency of the Greek Government, emphasized the need to combat disinformation without slipping into censorship. He framed critical thinking as the first line of defense, invoking “Know thyself”, and highlighted “Parisia” as both the courage and duty to speak truthfully. Kirmikiroglou outlined a national strategy built on state coordination, European regulatory alignment, institutional trust and social resilience, stressing education, media literacy, and cooperation between government, academia, civil society and the media.
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Focusing on the democratic consequences of disinformation, Lamprini Rori, Assistant Professor in Political Analysis at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, argued that shared factual ground is essential for accountability. Presenting findings from three surveys, she noted that susceptibility is not driven mainly by age, gender, education, or political identity, but by anti-system attitudes, low interpersonal trust, and reliance on alternative or ideologically driven information sources. Rori identified “the lack of trust in the institutions of knowledge” as central, stressing the need to cultivate critical thinking early in education.
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Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel Antonis Kalogeropoulos highlighted Greece’s heightened vulnerability to disinformation, citing comparative research and longitudinal data. He pointed to structural factors including widespread social media news consumption, very low trust in traditional media, polarization, and populism. “Greece is simply a country that is quite vulnerable to disinformation compared to other European countries”, he noted, adding that no single trusted media outlet serves as a common public reference point. He urged young journalists to prioritize depth over speed and research before publication.

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It is now evident that the situation in the Middle East is changing, and as a result, the geopolitical map of the region is expected to be fundamentally reshaped. For Greece, this means that, based on the alliances formed in recent years, a significant opportunity is emerging as to strengthen its position in the Eastern Mediterranean, in cooperation with Israel, Egypt, and the United States of America.

This is a region that, in the past, was not a primary priority for Greece, allowing Turkey to expand its presence. Turkey has managed to establish a strong foothold in the Eastern Mediterranean and exert pressure even on Cyprus. Through the establishment of naval and air bases, it has created the conditions to emerge as a dominant power in the region. However, counterbalances to Turkish influence include countries such as Israel and Egypt, with which Turkey maintains a competitive relationship.

As the weakening of the previous order—represented by the axis of Iran—becomes increasingly apparent, new opportunities arise for Greece to strengthen its position through partnerships. Developments in Syria, particularly the weakening of the Assad government, have created conditions that favor increased Turkish involvement in the region, while also opening the possibility for the creation of an independent Kurdish state. Furthermore, a potential change in Iran’s regime could bring even more profound geopolitical shifts, significantly reshaping the regional landscape.

Within this context, Greece must pay closer attention to its interests in the Levant, namely Syria and Lebanon. These countries have historically hosted significant Christian communities, including Greek elements, while also being areas of interest for countries such as Saudi Arabia and Israel. Greece should seize the opportunity to expand its influence, while at the same time avoiding direct confrontation with rival powers and instead seeking cooperation where possible.

The potential formation of a cooperative framework between Cyprus, Lebanon, and parts or the entirety of Syria could serve as an important foundation for countering Turkish influence in the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as strengthening Cyprus’s position. Through such initiatives, Greece will be better positioned to support its interests and safeguard its sovereign rights in the region.

*Constantinos Kyprios

Strategic Analyst

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But Tehran denied that talks with the US are taking place, with Iran’s parliamentary speaker saying such claims are “fake news” and being “used to manipulate financial and oil markets”.

Oil prices dropped by about 11 percent after Trump announced a delay to attacks on Iran’s power plants for five days amid his claims of talks.

Despite Trump’s comments, US Central Command says US forces “continue to aggressively strike” targets in Iran, as Iranian missiles and drones continued to target Gulf countries – including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait – overnight.

Israeli warplanes bombed Beirut’s southern neighbourhood as the Lebanese Health Ministry said the death toll from Israel’s attacks on the country had reached 1,039 people, with 2,786 people injured, since March 2.

source: Al Jazeera

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