World better prepared for Russian energy weapon in 2023 (NE Global)
China’s demand for energy, the amount of Russian oil that will be cut from global supply as well as the response of OPEC+ will be key factors which will determine […]
Hello, goodbye: Greek minister lands in Tripoli, then immediately takes off again (Politico)
TRIPOLI — When is a diplomatic visit not a diplomatic visit? When the top politician involved doesn’t even leave the plane before flying off again. Read more:
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights fossil fuel dependencies (NE Global)
Every part of the part of Paris Agreement must be followed properly, the Czech Republic’s Deputy Environment Minister Jan Dusik said in comments to NE Global following the conclusion of […]
OPEC+’s massive supply cut is a clear win for Russia (NE Global)
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Counties (OPEC) and its Russia-led allies of oil-producing nations struck a major blow against the West’s sanctions against Moscow after deciding on a massive supply […]
Weaning itself off of Russian energy, the EU looks to Azerbaijan, East Med (NE Global)
As Europe tries to lessen its dependence on Russian energy after the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU is turning to Azerbaijan and the Eastern Mediterranean as potential gas suppliers. […]
Greece’s opposition parties rail at Mitsotakis over ‘Greek Watergate’ inquiry (Politico)
ATHENS — Greece’s opposition parties are railing against the conservative government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over the inquiry into a wiretapping scandal dubbed “Greek Watergate.” Read more :
Ursula von der Leyen urges North Macedonia to back French proposal on EU membership (Politico)
“Europe is waiting for you,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told North Macedonia on Thursday, urging lawmakers there to back a new proposal to unblock long-stalled EU accession […]
In Greece, holidaymakers are back but workers are in short supply (Politico)
ATHENS — Greece is struggling to find enough people to work in its vital tourism industry — and has even asked Ukrainian refugees to help. Read more :
A year on from Greek wildfires, locals are skeptical lessons have been learned (Politico)
ISTIAIA, Greece — The intense odor of scorched land still hangs in the air on Evia, and despite promises of economic renewal, nearly a year on from devastating wildfires, the […]
In Cyprus, a faraway war forces a city to redefine its Russianness (Politico)
LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Sipping coffee at a beachside cafe, Alexey Voloboev scrolled down on a Telegram group chat titled “financial help in Cyprus.” Read more :