AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Sanctions, Greece LNG Carve-Out: The EU has confirmed its 21st Russia sanctions package, but Greece’s objections helped secure a carve-out allowing Greek shipping firms to keep transporting Russian LNG under existing contracts, while the EU also targets banks, crypto operators and oil trading platforms. Defence Upgrade: Greece is set to buy Israeli “Achilles Shield” anti-drone and air-defence systems in a multi-billion-euro deal, as the country moves to bolster protection under its wider defence plans. Public Health: Greece reported 21 locally acquired West Nile virus cases since the 2026 surveillance start, with most infections in Attica and health authorities urging mosquito-control and bite protection. Infrastructure: The final 46 km section of the E65 highway (Kalambaka–Grevena) opened to traffic, cutting Athens-to-Grevena travel time to about four hours. Culture & Arts: Euripides’ “Alcestis” is touring Greece via the National Theatre, while Athens’ SNFCC Youth Council hosts “Vale Shuffle” at Pefkonas and Zoumboulakis Gallery presents Douglas Knesse’s “Dreaming was not enough.”
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