Turkey-EU Defence Debate: A Greek foreign-policy commentator argues Athens should rethink its hard line on Turkey’s role in European defence, backing a path that could eventually bring Ankara into EU defence rules. EU Politics Shock: Germany’s far-right AfD surged in Saxony-Anhalt, a warning sign for Europe’s mainstream coalition model. Greece-Turkey Tensions & Cyprus: Greece signals it can extend territorial waters to 12 nautical miles as Ankara protests; in Cyprus, the Kyrenia ferry disaster death toll rose to 14 with search efforts involving nine ships and 11 aircraft. Israel-Greece Defence: Greece’s “Achilles Shield” is framed as a strategic shift after the Israel deal, while Israel and Greece also move on air-defence cooperation. Economy & Trade: Eurozone GDP rose 0.6% in Q2; Greece’s trade deficit hit an eight-month high as imports climbed and exports grew. Shipping & Workers: Kyklades Maritime partners with ShipMoney to speed seafarers’ wage access. Culture & Oscars: “Broken Vein” was selected as Greece’s official Oscar entry. Tourism/Travel: Greece-Japan maritime cooperation was highlighted at TIF, with port and shipbuilding talks. Wealth Tax Move: Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos plans to shift tax residency to Greece amid UK tax pressure. Wildfire/Health: The WMO warns climate-driven wildfires are worsening air quality risks.