Energy Costs in Focus: Greece’s electricity bills stay high despite renewable growth, with market rules, grid limits, taxes and fuel dependence still pushing costs up. Shipping & Geopolitics: Strait of Hormuz traffic is only slightly up, but remains far below pre-war levels; Greek-owned tankers are among the few that crossed, while brokers warn security and insurance frameworks are key to any recovery. Maritime Finance & Fleet Moves: Greek shipowners are driving tanker values and newbuilding activity ahead of Posidonia 2026, with VLCC prices elevated and fleet renewal plus environmental upgrades reshaping the market. EU Policy Watch: EU industry ministers discussed competitiveness and Single Market autonomy, including the Industrial Accelerator Act and merger guidelines—signals for how European industry may be supported. Greece Economy Signals: IMF analysis flags Greece’s war-shock exposure while praising stronger fiscal sustainability, keeping investor attention on resilience. Housing & Consumer Pressure: Greece’s public sector payment delays and overdue supplier bills remain a drag, while consumer habits show online shopping is sticking. Youth & Regulation Debate: A new push for youth social media bans faces criticism over weak impact claims, with Greece named among countries moving in that direction.