AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGreece–Turkey Defence Tensions: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told EU Council President António Costa that Greece will not accept “instructions” from Ankara on defence, citing an “active threat of war” and ongoing challenges to Greek sovereignty in the Aegean. Israel–Greece Security Deal: Greece’s defence push continues with major reporting around the $3.5bn “Achilles Shield” air-defence agreement linking Israel and Greece in a multi-layered system. Domestic Politics & Cost Debate: Alexis Tsipras’ economic programme in Thessaloniki sparked a sharp political clash, with the fight shifting from promises to the price tag—VAT cuts, wage targets, and education/health spending all under scrutiny. PASOK Leadership Push: PASOK chief Nikos Androulakis rallied in Heraklion, arguing Greece can’t afford another term under New Democracy and pitching PASOK as a programme-led alternative. Labour Market Signal: Greece’s unemployment rate edged down to 7.9% in July 2026, adding to the week’s macroeconomic read-through. Retail & Household Relief: Greece’s price-reduction initiative rolled out with cuts across more than 1,660 supermarket products, aiming to ease pressure on household budgets.
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