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1. Witness refuses to testify in House probe into OPEKEPE scandal

   An important witness in Parliament’s ongoing probe into any potential political liability in the multi-million-euro farm subsidies scandal appeared before the investigative committee on Thursday but refused to testify after invoking his right to silence.

2. Turning screws on Russia should not impact legitimate maritime sector, say Cyprus and Malta

   Discussions on the need to tighten sanctions on Russia, including the possibility of a blanket ban on providing maritime services, should not be at the expense of legitimate businesses in the industry, key EU shipping nations Cyprus and Malta said.

3. Flooding from Storm Byron hasn’t helped Cyprus’ dams

   Torrential rain may have sent floodwaters surging through Nicosia’s Pedieos River as Storm Byron swept across Cyprus earlier this week, but the island’s dams remain critically depleted.

4. NYSE honors Greece at annual Greek American Issuer Day

   The New York Stock Exchange honored Greece on Wednesday with its 21st annual “Greek American Issuer Day,” celebrating the close ties between the US, Greek American and Greek business communities.

5. Health Ministry launches free obesity drug program

   The Health Ministry is launching a new action to tackle adult obesity, offering free access to innovative, high-cost medications, authorities said.

6. Is Greece’s digital transformation an example for others in Europe?

   Diomidis Spinellis, a former Greek official now with the Athens University of Economics, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at Greece’s digital transformation and the lessons it holds for other countries looking to ditch their paper habits.

7. European Commission firmly behind Greece-Cyprus power link

   The European Commission reaffirmed its full support for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project (GSI), one of eight energy “corridors” deemed an “absolute priority” for the European Union. 

8. Bidders for popular southern Athens beach unveiled

   Four investment groups have submitted offers for the only serviced beach available for development in the Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni Municipality on Athens’ southern coast.

9. It’s Eurogroup election time

   A process reminiscent of the papal selection is planned for the election of the new Eurogroup chairman, with the candidates being Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and his Belgian counterpart Vincent Van Peteghem.

10. Mounting pressure on farm policy

    The government is facing mounting pressure on the agricultural front as farmer mobilizations intensify, dialogue remains stalled, and criticism grows within the ruling New Democracy party over how the crisis has been handled so far.