Greek Economy & Households: Greece’s primary surplus hit €6.53bn through August, while higher prices continue squeezing households and pushing up the cost of living. Energy & Shipping: VLCC freight rates surged as Hormuz tensions lifted crude transport costs, feeding into inflation pressures that also matter for Greece’s energy-intensive industries. Investment & Tech Links: Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ U.S. trip put AI and investment front and center, with meetings tied to Silicon Valley and a push for “brain gain” between Greek talent abroad and Greece. Tourism & Trade: Greece promotes year-round tourism and targets modern farming and higher producer incomes; meanwhile, the Athens Fashion Trade Show returns to Metropolitan Expo as a B2B hub for buyers and new partnerships. Food & Hospitality: Gastrosophy Fest brings international chefs and 15 Michelin stars to Athens, spotlighting sourcing, sustainability and gastronomy trends. Public Safety & Healthcare Scrutiny: New details in the Giorgos Mazonakis death case raise questions about a defibrillator reportedly left without a working battery at a clinic. Business Climate: Germany signals it wants more Canadian LNG to reduce supply-chain risk amid Middle East disruption. Regional Security: Commentary and reporting around Greece’s treaty-based security framework and the Greece–Israel alliance keep regional geopolitics tied to business risk and energy routes.