The failure of the US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad raises concerns about global energy shock. U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance left after 21 hours of talks on April 12, accusing Tehran of refusing to abandon the nuclear program. Tankers remain trapped in the Persian Gulf, while oil prices were set at $94.26 a barrel (Brent). The war began on February 28 with American-Israeli raids, while Israel continues attacks on Lebanon. Governments are concerned about inflation and interest rate increases, with social unrest erupting in Ireland.

The new Property Owner Register (MIDIS) is launched in April, with AADE calling 7 million owners to check their data through myAADE. The platform displays three tabs per property with data from tax, land register and other operators. Owners must associate ATAK with KAEK and confirm square, address, rights rates and actual use from over 60 categories. The statement of lease data on rental properties is mandatory, while the system automatically indicates any discrepancies for correction.

After years of stagnation, the great project of exploitation of the port in Platygiali Astakos comes back dynamically. The Environmental Impact Study for Nautilus Project, an investment of over 500m euros, was put in public consultation. Alpha Bank and Piraeus Bank, through Lobster Terminal S.A., undertake the implementation. The project envisions a 350-seat five-star marina, luxury hotels, residences and commercial spaces in 1,800 acres. 800-1,000 jobs are expected to be created. Mayor Xiromerou Giannis Triantafyllakis stresses that the investment will bring growth across Western Greece.