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Energy Market Crackdown: Greece is introducing a “debt-flagging” system in retail electricity to stop “strategic defaulters” from switching suppliers after repeated unpaid bills, with customers effectively blocked from changing providers once three overdue flags are registered; authorities cite around €3bn in overdue power debts at end-2025. Housing Pressure: Greece’s student housing crunch is pushing rents in Athens and Thessaloniki higher, with small studios and apartments often reaching €500–€600/month as families scramble for availability ahead of the new academic year. Wages vs Prices: A new “Gyronomics” comparison shows the Greek minimum wage’s purchasing power has fallen sharply: in 1985 workers could buy 482 pita gyros per month, versus 165 in 2026, as food prices have outpaced wages. Tourism & Spending: Greece’s tourism continues to grow, with reports pointing to higher receipts and a stronger balance of payments, but also warning that the boom isn’t translating into enough local spending. Defense & Security Context: Greece is closely watching regional risk amid renewed Iran-related concerns, including discussions around air-defense support and possible Patriot deployment scenarios. Defense Tech Investment: AeroVironment is setting up a Greek joint venture (AV Eagle) with Eyeonix to expand European drone and counter-drone production, targeting production start in 2028.

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