Energy Security & LNG: METLEN and PETRONAS (via PETCO Trading) signed a long-term LNG supply deal for Greece: six cargoes per year from PETRONAS’ Atlantic portfolio, about 0.6 bcma over five years starting in 2027, aimed at diversifying supply and boosting Greece’s role as a regional energy hub. Power Costs & Market Pressure: Separate coverage flags Greece’s electricity price surge and the broader risk of higher bills, while another item says Greece is targeting a 30% electricity price cut through a new energy plan. EU Energy Outlook: A Wood Mackenzie report warns the EU could import over 98% of its gas by 2050 without new field investment, with the gap driven by permitting, fiscal stability, and exploration success in the Black Sea/East Mediterranean. Sustainability in Retail: Lidl Cyprus hit 97% certified palm oil for its own-brand products through RSPO/EU Organic standards in its WWF Greece partnership, focused on deforestation-free and conversion-free sourcing. Finance & Corporate Actions: Eurobank repurchased 1.06m own shares on Euronext Athens for about €5.0m as part of its ongoing buyback programme. Regional Economy: Xinhua points to renewed resilience in southern eurozone economies, including Greece, despite a softer eurozone growth outlook.