AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGreek Banking Outlook: UBS says Greece’s banks look set for strong gains, citing credit growth, profitability and valuations, with corporate lending in Greece running well above the eurozone average and EU Recovery funding a key driver. Tourism Spending: Bank of Greece data shows U.S. visitors are spending the most per head in Greece—about €1,213 per trip—outpacing British, French, Italian and German tourists, while overall tourism revenue rose sharply in the first half of 2026. Air Travel Milestone: Athens International Airport hit a record in August, topping 4 million passengers for the first time, with both domestic and international traffic contributing to growth. Regional Security Diplomacy: Greece, Greek Cyprus and Egypt will hold a trilateral summit in El Alamein on Sept. 8, with regional developments and the wider defense landscape expected on the agenda. Defense Posture: Prime Minister Mitsotakis said Greece’s military upgrades give Athens “superiority” over Türkiye and that the advantage must not be left unused. Border Travel Rules: New EU Entry/Exit System rules come into full effect this week, ending flexibility that had allowed some countries (including Greece) to use manual checks and easing queues.
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