Tourism & AI: Greece marked World Tourism Day (Sept. 27) with a push for “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence” to make travel smarter and more sustainable, while Greece’s inbound numbers stayed strong—20.04m visitors in Jan–Jul 2026 (+8.6%) and receipts up 12% to €13.52bn. Retail expansion: Jumbo says it has identified sites for new stores, targeting openings in 2027–2028, with 89 stores now (53 Greece, 6 Cyprus, 10 Bulgaria, 20 Romania) and a new Romania logistics push plus a Thessaloniki distribution center due in 2027. Energy interconnector: The Greece–Cyprus electricity link via Crete is moving into a critical phase as seabed surveys are set to restart, with Athens and Paris handling the next steps while Ankara’s stance remains a risk. Healthcare oversight: International attention is growing after singer Giorgos Mazonakis’ death during plasmapheresis, raising questions about licensing and emergency response in Greece’s wellness/healthcare market. Greece–Cyprus business ties: A Subic Bay freeport partnership with the Hellenic ASEAN Business Council aims to attract Greek maritime investment in shipbuilding, logistics and port operations. Public safety: Rescuers recovered six bodies after a building collapse in Athens’ Plaka near the Acropolis, with a gas leak suspected and an investigation underway.