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1. New renovate-to-rent program

   The new “I Renovate – I Rent” state subsidy program is yet another attempt to increase the supply of housing.

2. Cargo ship sinks off Andros, all crew safe, Coast Guard says

   Greece has ​rescued ​all nine members of the crew of a cargo ship ‌that ran aground and sank off the ⁠island of Andros early on Wednesday, the country’s ‌Coast Guard said.

3. Karamanlis to skip New Democracy congress, signaling deeper rift

   Former prime minister Kostas Karamanlis has confirmed he will not attend New Democracy’s upcoming congress, further underscoring his distance from the ruling conservatives.

4. Erdogan warns against EU exclusion

   Turkey's president urged the European Union to pursue closer ties with Ankara, arguing that the bloc increasingly needs Turkey's strength and regional influence.

5. Mitsotakis visits UAE after attacks

   Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, a day after new attacks against United Arab Emirates installations, underscoring what officials described as a broad strategic relationship between Greece and Gulf states. 

6. Fuel price surge in wake of Iran conflict costs Greek consumers over €400 million in two months

   State coffers collected an additional €90 million from consumption taxes in March and April.

7. IMF warns Cyprus over risky moves

   The International Monetary Fund has issued clear warnings and observations about the Cypriot economy.

8. BoG: Prospects for local banks remain positive

   The prospects for Greek banks remain positive, as strong fundamentals act as a counterbalance to increased uncertainty and external risks, according to Bank of Greece’s Financial Stability Review published on Tuesday.

9. Greece, Cyprus cooperate on foot-and-mouth

   Rural Development and Food Minister Margaritis Schinas, and his Cypriot counterpart Maria Panayiotou, agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to address the veterinary crisis of foot-and-mouth disease during their meeting.

10. Can’t Sleep? Here’s what to consider before trying supplements

    One in eight American adults is regularly taking some kind of sleep aid, such as a supplement or an over-the-counter drug, to help them fall or stay asleep, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.