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1. War-driven costs weigh on Greek economy

   Rising costs and weakening demand are tightening pressure on Greece’s economy as the impact of the war in the Middle East deepens, with manufacturing and tourism showing increasing signs of strain.

2. Athens, Berlin seek alignment on EU policy

   Greek and German foreign ministers sought common ground Monday on how Europe makes policy toward third countries, including defense, during talks in Athens that also covered Ukraine, the Gulf and Iran, and Turkey. 

3. Ecumenical Patriarch pays visit to Athens

   Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived in Athens on Monday, meeting with Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens before receiving an “Environmental Heritage Protection” honor from the city.

4. Government rejects ministerial inquiry in OPEKEPE probe

   The government will reject opposition demands to establish a preliminary investigation committee into ministers Spilios Livanos and Fotini Arabatzi regarding the OPEKEPE/EU‑farm subsidy scandal, spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said, citing a lack of evidence after reviewing the case file.

5. PASOK pushes for phone surveillance inquiry

   Opposition PASOK has submitted a proposal to establish a parliamentary inquiry committee into phone surveillance allegations and the role of the National Intelligence Service (EYP), reopening political tensions in Parliament.

6. Building a new ΝΑΤΟ with the lessons from Ukraine

   NATO is rapidly adapting to the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT), tells Kathimerini.

7. WTTC: Climate, quality and data will define tourism

   Climate, quality and digital data will shape tourism growth over the next five years, according to Nejc Jus, research director at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

8. Drilling spurs development of high-value port hubs

   The selection of a port hub for hydrocarbon drilling in the Ionian Sea is emerging as a critical factor that goes well beyond the narrow scope of extraction itself, with three ports in Western Greece – Patra, Igoumenitsa and Astakos – at the center of the contest.

9. UK tourists stay away from Cyprus

   Cyprus tourism is seeing a 60% drop in bookings for the summer season compared to last year, reflecting the impact of the war in Iran.

10. Mont Parnes in search of a new future

    The decision to move the Parnitha Casino to a more central location was considered essential by Regency Entertainment, given the anticipated competition from the casino under construction at Elliniko.