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Chevron Explores New Horizons: Potential Gas Reserves Off Crete

Chevron, a prominent player in the oil industry, is setting its sights on hydrocarbon exploration in the Mediterranean, particularly around the island of Crete. This interest marks their second bid for Greek energy endeavors in 2025, as highlighted by Greece’s energy ministry.

Strategic Expansion And Opportunities

The Greek government has greenlit Chevron’s interest in two blocks located south of Crete. Preparations are underway for determining precise coordinates and initiating an international tender. This new venture potentially doubles the expanse of offshore territories available for exploration, now totaling an impressive 47,000 square kilometers. These developments significantly enhance the prospects of discovering commercially viable gas reserves in Greek waters.

Enhancing Energy Independence

In the wake of abundant renewable resources like sun and wind, Greece is aggressively expanding its renewable energy initiatives. Simultaneously, the nation is fostering domestic resources to decrease dependency on Russian gas, in alignment with the European Union’s strategic energy pivot post-Ukraine invasion.

Potential Impact And Regional Implications

With Egypt, south of Crete, having made substantial gas discoveries, hopes are high for similar findings in the region, offering a boost to the local economy.

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Monday.com To Cut 20% Of Workforce As It Expands AI Strategy

Monday.com, the Israeli workplace software company, is laying off about 630 employees, or roughly 20% of its workforce, as it restructures the business to support a leaner operating model and accelerate investment in artificial intelligence.

Restructuring Around AI

In a regulatory filing, the company said the workforce reduction is intended to better align resources with its AI strategy, which has become a central focus of its product development.

Earlier this year, Monday.com expanded its AI offering by introducing the Monday.com AI Work Platform, designed to integrate AI agents into day-to-day business workflows.

The platform includes a no-code app builder, a customizable AI agent, workflow automation tools and a chatbot capable of generating reports, updating dashboards and assisting with routine tasks.

Part Of A Wider Industry Trend

Monday.com’s restructuring reflects a broader shift across the technology sector, where companies are reducing costs while increasing investment in AI development and infrastructure.

According to Layoffs.fyi, tech layoffs rose sharply in May, with 78% of companies citing AI-related restructuring as a factor behind job cuts this year. More than 122,000 technology roles have been eliminated worldwide in 2026, according to the tracker.

Restructuring Costs

Monday.com expects to record restructuring charges of between $45 million and $55 million as a result of the layoffs. The move highlights how software companies are reallocating resources to support AI-focused products and services as competition in the sector intensifies.

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