Greece
Athens will move to contain bugging scandal
Mitsotakis is rushing to take control of revelations that the secret service has bugged the Pasok leader and journalists
GreeceGreek premier hopes new system can return him to power
Opposition Syriza has failed to exploit Greece’s difficulties to close the gap with the ruling party
GreeceGreek-Bulgarian gas pipeline opens new opportunities
The long-delayed Greek-Bulgarian gas interconnector is opportune replacement for interrupted Russian supplies
BulgariaHoped-for Balkan tourism recovery is unlikely in 2022
Despite high hopes of a recovery, the war in Ukraine has changed South-eastern Europe’s expectations for tourism in 2022
BalkansWashington will target further Iranian oil shipments
A Greek court overturned a lower-court decision to confiscate Iranian oil that Washington claimed contravened sanctions
IranRussian gas cut-off spurs Balkans to diversify
In the short term, the Balkans will continue to rely on Russian gas, but a strong push for diversification is under way.
BalkansRepeated vote may give Greek premier four more years
Inconclusive elections may be followed by second vote implementing electoral reform making strong government more likely
GreeceChina may expand agribusiness in South-east Europe
China’s investment into the agro-industrial complex of South-east European countries is expected to increase gradually.
Balkans
