AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoGreece–Israel Defence: Athens is set to sign and scale up the “Achilles Shield” air-defence architecture, a €3bn-plus deal that goes beyond hardware by integrating Greece’s airspace command-and-control into an Israeli-designed system. Eastern Mediterranean Tensions: Greece stood down after a Turkish research vessel left the area, but Athens says it remains on heightened alert and issued counter-NAVTEX as the standoff eased. Tourism Pressure: Crete’s Balos Beach is pushing back against overtourism after a viral “this is hell” crowd clip, with officials moving toward reservation caps and carrying-capacity limits. Road Safety: Greece reports a sharp drop in drivers exceeding the alcohol limit—0.7% in the first eight months of 2026—after nearly doubling roadside checks. Culture & Society: EMST, Athens’ contemporary art museum, has been shortlisted for the 2026 European Art Museum Award. Economy & Markets: DBRS expects Greece’s debt and interest costs to decline by 2030 even as global borrowing costs stay high.
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