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1. OPEKEPE case casting shadow over country’s politics

   The OPEKEPE scandal involving alleged misuse of EU agricultural funds is casting a shadow over the country’s politics, according to a Pulse poll aired on Skai TV.

2. Agricultural fund scandal keeps on giving

   Revelations about the OPEKEPE agricultural subsidy scandal continue to emerge. The case file sent to Parliament reveals a labyrinthine network of pressure and favoritism designed to secure subsidies for friends and associates while avoiding potential audits. 

3. Aegean’s big, beautiful bond

   The public offering for Aegean’s seven-year bond, amounting to 250 million euros, was completed on Wednesday, with a strong investor response.

4. BP, once a hunter in the oil industry, is now prey. What went wrong?

   For months, speculation has been building that the London energy giant BP could be acquired by a competitor. Its lackluster returns and low share price have made it a tempting takeover target.

5. Short-term rentals in Greece grow the fastest in Southern Europe in Q1

   Overnight stays in domestic short-term rental accommodation recorded a significant annual increase of 15.2% in the first quarter of this year.

6. EU task force to examine electricity price divergence

   The task force established by a decision of the European Union Council of Energy Ministers to examine the systematic divergences in electricity prices between central, northern and southeast Europe will be activated, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said on Wednesday, addressing the Economist conference in Athens. 

7. Commission’s nod for ‘Greece 2.0’ revision

   The European Commission has issued a positive recommendation for the revision of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0.”

8. An awakening call for Europe

   In a Europe seemingly destined to passively observe the winds of change, Mario Draghi stands out as one of the few voices able to articulate a vision for the Union’s future.

9. Banking technology firm raises $33 mln

   Natech Banking Solutions, a leading banking technology platform headquartered in Ioannina, has secured funding of over $33 million.

10. Unilever expands local output

    Unilever’s new Skip liquid washing detergent will be produced in Greece starting next October.