AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoIsrael-Greece Defence: Israel and Greece signed a major “Achilles Shield” air-defence deal worth about $3.5bn/€3bn, aimed at multilayered protection amid rising tensions with Turkey and regional instability. EU Security Talks: EU defence ministers made “no progress” on Patriot missiles for Ukraine, with Kaja Kallas saying discussions will continue and noting Greece keeps reserves linked to potential conflict with Turkey. Economy & Jobs: Greece’s unemployment rate edged down to 7.9% (Eurostat), while the Greece Manufacturing PMI rose to 54.4 in August, pointing to stronger improvement in conditions and new orders. Digital Payments: India’s UPI hit a record 24.51bn transactions in August (Rs 29.8 lakh crore), driven by festive demand—an international reminder of how fast mobile payments are scaling. Local Life & Culture: Greece’s tourism and community scene stays busy, from festival-style cultural events to new accessible amenities like an ADA playground opening at Greece Canal Park. Sports: Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed with Aris BC for 2026/27, returning to Greece after NBA seasons.
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