International political developments, economic changes, and important news from Greece and the world
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel made a significant statement, admitting to mistakes made by her governments. She referred mainly to delays in defense, climate, and migration issues, emphasizing that the country did not move as fast as was necessary. At the same time, she expressed her support for the current government of Friedrich Merz, looking toward the future of German politics.
In the Black Sea region, tension remains high following two serious incidents. Ukraine officially apologized to Greece for the discovery of a sea drone near Lefkada, confirming its commitment to close cooperation with the Greek side. At the same time, a violent incident occurred off the coast of Crimea, where an attack on a Turkish fishing vessel resulted in the death of one person and the injury of four others.
In the United States, President Donald Trump stated that he is considering the possibility of a new "partnership" between the state and major technology companies. In the economic field, Wall Street saw its impressive nine-week winning streak come to an abrupt halt. The Nasdaq index fell by more than 4%, as many investors chose to sell shares of major technology and semiconductor companies.
Despite the stock market volatility, oil drilling in the US continues to increase for the sixth consecutive week, reaching levels not seen since 2022 due to high prices. In the global health sector, the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is causing concern, as confirmed cases of the Ebola virus have risen to 452. International health organizations warn that the epidemic could take on large proportions.
In Greece, judicial authorities are dealing with two significant cases. In Kozani, the parents of the alleged leader of a criminal organization related to illegal OPEKEPE subsidies were released under restrictive conditions. Additionally, the court found a beekeeper innocent after he had been arrested for the fire in Veikou Grove, as no evidence emerged to prove his guilt.
Finally, in the business sector, the company "Proodeftiki A.T.E." announced that it will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on July 2nd. According to the official announcement, the main topic of the meeting will be the election of a new Board of Directors for the company.