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1. Greek drivers among Europe’s most dangerous

   Greek drivers exhibit some of the most dangerous behavior in Europe, according to the 16th Responsible Driving Barometer released by the VINCI Autoroutes Foundation.

2. Why Greek shippers choose the Cypriot flag

   An increasing number of Greek shipowners are choosing the Cypriot Ship Register.

3. A fluid market

   Markets are in a constant state of change, coming up with new, hybrid forms of doing business. This is happening in tourism, where the lines between hotels and short-term rentals have become blurred.

4. Greece shows the same strengths and weaknesses

   The Greek men’s national soccer team shared a 2-2 draw with host Sweden on Thursday.

5. The importance of a USP in foreign policy

   The concept of a Unique Selling Proposition, most commonly associated with the business world, is that inimitable quality which allows a product or service on offer to stand out and differentiate itself from its competitors.

6. ATHEX: Stock drop accelerated on Thursday

   Sellers proved more aggressive at the Greek stock market on Thursday.

7. Common sense and party moves

   Common sense tends to be the best guide when it comes to making decisions. Even though political decisions are determined by many different parameters – from ideology to personal agendas – common sense is still the best compass.

8. Norway reaffirms maritime cooperation with Greece at Posidonia 2026

   Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Greece in maritime safety, shipping decarbonization, innovation and the energy transition during a series of meetings and events at the Posidonia 2026 exhibition.

9. OECD has good news for Greek debt index next year

   Greece will not only cease to be the most over-indebted country in Europe starting this year, but in 2027 it will also drop significantly on the global debt list.

10. OPEKEPE witness alleges smear campaign

    A key witness in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged EU farm subsidy fraud in Greece says she is being targeted by a smear campaign because of her efforts to expose wrongdoing within the country’s agricultural payments agency.