Digital Payments Diplomacy: India’s UPI is set to be integrated with Indonesia’s payment system, with Modi pitching digital public infrastructure as a tool to boost cross-border trade and business ties. EU Border Friction: Greece-linked travellers face fresh summer pressure as the EU’s EES biometric entry rules drive long queues and disruptions across major European airports, with Ryanair warning of “passport queue chaos.” Banking & Construction Finance: Eurobank launches a dedicated Business Banking programme for Greece’s construction sector, targeting 120,000+ professionals with tailored financing and services as infrastructure and energy projects ramp up. Greek Equities Inflows: JP Morgan upgrades Greek stocks to “overweight,” expecting about $1bn in investor inflows as Greece moves toward STOXX Europe 600 inclusion and benefits from a banking-sector recovery. Cyber & Payments Security: Visa rolls out a Threat Intelligence Platform to help Greek and European financial institutions spot cyber risks earlier and curb digital fraud. Tax Crackdown on Influencers: AADE launches targeted audits of social media influencers, treating “free gifts” and sponsored perks as taxable income with penalties for non-compliance. Shipping Revenue Despite Sanctions: A Financial Times analysis says Greek shipowners earned at least $3.8bn shipping Russian oil since July 2023, highlighting the sanctions loophole debate. Defence Finance Push: Greece backs Canada-led plans for a Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, joining other allies to mobilise private capital for security and resilience investments.