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1. New security body to combat hybrid threats

   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced sweeping changes to the nation’s security apparatus with the creation of a National Security Secretariat under Thanos Dokos.

2. Stournaras: We will reach EU GDP level before 2045

   Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras estimates it will take less than 20 years for Greece’s GDP to reach the same level as the rest of Europe.

3. Interest rates post decline in February

   The weighted average interest rates on new deposits and loans decreased to 0.41% in February 2025 and 5.05%, respectively, according to the Bank of Greece.

4. Greek duo launch PlugSecure to protect EV charging networks from cyber threats

   Following their successful journey in the e-mobility services sector, Eleftherios Karabatsakis and Peter Benos have founded their second company, PlugSecure, aiming to protect electric vehicle charging networks from cyberattacks and other malicious threats.

5. Cyprus to court US investors

   Cyprus is making a bold push to attract American investment, with President Nikos Christodoulides leading a high-profile delegation to the US.

6. Desperation grows in Gaza as UN shutters bakeries

   Bilal Mohammad Ramadan AbuKresh has lost his home, his job, his wife and seven other relatives during the war in the Gaza Strip.

7. Greece auctions €600 million in 13-week treasury bills

   Greece on Wednesday successfully auctioned a 13-week treasury bills issue at a lower cost.

8. Producers, not importers

   The involvement of domestic production in defense procurements must be a staple condition in every agreement Greece signs for its national security. 

9. OFI earns ticket to Greek Cup final, to face Olympiakos

   Olympiakos and OFI will contest next month's Greek Cup final, after overcoming AEK and Asteras Tripolis respectively.

10. All shops must get IRIS-ready

    All shops and businesses will have to accept payments through the IRIS system as of November 1, 2025.