The Ministry of Finance has put the bill with the measures of the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair to public consultation, which includes an investment 'piggy bank' for children, an extension until the end of 2027 of the tax deduction for electronic receipts in professions with high non-compliance, and an increase in the tax-free threshold for tips to 6,000 euros annually.
Why it matters It directly changes tax obligations and incentives for households and self-employed people, and the consultation is the last stage before submission to Parliament.
Government–opposition clash over energy price rises and the end of subsidies
Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his weekly review highlighted three Greek proposals that became European policies and the energy measures, such as a heating oil subsidy of 40 cents per litre, a 30% increase in the heating allowance and cuts in petrol and diesel until 31 October. SYRIZA, EL.A.S. and KKE responded that state subsidies expire on 31 October and that the government is avoiding dealing with prices, with Maximos Mansion reading polling cost from price rises.
Why it matters The expiry date of the fuel measures and polling pressure make energy the central political front of the coming weeks.
Rubio: Greece deserves an ambassador with Trump's trust – Guilfoyle succession at an early stage
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Marco Rubio said that Greece deserves a strong ambassador with access to the president and Trump's trust, noting that the succession process for Kimberly Guilfoyle is at an early stage. According to Kathimerini, Athens is mainly concerned about the impact of Trump's weakening after the US midterm elections, rather than about the ambassador's dismissal.
Why it matters Washington's stance toward Athens and the Southeastern Mediterranean directly affects Greek diplomatic and defence interests.
Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias is bringing to Parliament today the third part of the new force structure, after the two previous parts in 2025. The article sharply criticizes it, citing mass resignations of personnel, while an analysis of the “Agenda 2030” argues that the success of the reform will be judged mainly on human resources.
Why it matters The structure determines operational capabilities and staffing of the Armed Forces for the coming years.
After the departure of Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US embassy in Athens is left without an ambassador. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview that Greece is a great ally, deserves an ambassador with Trump’s full confidence, and that the change does not constitute a downgrading of relations, while the embassy posted a video from his visit in which Guilfoyle does not appear.
Why it matters The vacant position affects the pace of bilateral cooperation in defense, armaments and investments.
A single-engine aircraft crashed on Sunday afternoon near the runway of the Pieria Aeroclub, leaving two dead. According to information, one of the two was a pilot who had served in the Hellenic Air Force, while a source describes the aircraft veering off and problems from crosswinds.
Why it matters It touches on flight safety issues and the Hellenic Air Force community.
President Christodoulides accused Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman of setting preconditions for the resumption of negotiations, citing the Turkish Cypriot side's insistence on a rotating presidency. Erhürman stated that Guterres described as "discouraging" the moves to cancel their own event in Barcelona and claimed that the President postponed a proposal for a joint walk on Ledra Street.
Why it matters It shows how far away the ground for resuming the Cyprus talks is.
The temporary group exhibition “Female Angels” was inaugurated in Plaka, highlighting the female element in the work of Odysseas Elytis. 50 paintings and sculptures are presented, 20 of which belong to the poet himself, with the participation of 13 artists.
Why it matters It is one of the city’s most accessible cultural offerings this month, in a museum dedicated to the Nobel laureate poet.
A patient who is said to have been at the clinic on Karneadou Street when Giorgos Mazonakis arrived is expected to give testimony to the investigating magistrate, while two doctors have already been remanded in custody. The investigation is also examining messages from employees, with the side of the 56-year-old woman preparing her defense line.
Why it matters It is the case that continues to occupy the media judicially and journalistically, and every new testimony can change its course.
The singer slipped during heavy rainfall, broke his ankle and underwent surgery. His premiere with Thodoris Ferris at Posidonion is being postponed for five to six weeks.
Why it matters It changes the schedule of his winter appearances and explains why he will be appearing seated for a period.
The singer publicly said goodbye to his former father-in-law, Giorgos Vardinogiannis, who passed away at 90, with an old photograph in which the «Καπετάνιος» plays backgammon with his father.
Why it matters Vardinogiannis was a figure identified with the history of Panathinaikos and the post shows the family ties he left behind.
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After nationwide protests turned into rioting, looting and arson — including a fire at Limoges' historic town hall — Emmanuel Macron condemned those he said sought to bring down the Republic and promised full transparency, saying looters must pay back what they took. The unrest also weakened the euro against the dollar.
Why it matters The scale of the disorder is a direct challenge to Macron's authority and is already moving currency markets.
Anthropic pledges 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund
Anthropic said it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund that could make donations to NGOs and direct payments to specific populations. The move comes as the Claude maker prepares for a stock market listing.
Why it matters It is an unusual governance commitment from a leading AI firm, and a signal of how such companies may try to insure against political risk.
On Sunday night an attempt was made to set fire to a company guarding Starlink communications equipment, and in the morning a drone flew from Poland into Lithuania, whose debris fell onto a car. Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius says Russia is most likely responsible for the arson; on Monday the National Security Commission is meeting at the Government, and President Gitanas Nausėda is meeting with the heads of intelligence services and the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Armed Forces.
Why it matters This is a direct episode of hybrid threats on Lithuanian territory, because of which top-level security decision-makers are meeting today.
Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with high-ranking US envoys on Sunday, trying to reduce tension after Donald Trump accused him of unwillingness to end the war. Zelensky also says that the US is delaying the supply of some already paid-for missiles for Patriot systems.
Why it matters The fluctuation of the US position directly determines Ukraine's ability to defend itself and the course of negotiations on ending the war.
Before budget consideration in the Seimas — meeting between Nausėda and Olekas
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As the Seimas intends to take up next year's budget draft this week, Gitanas Nausėda and parliamentary speaker Juozas Olekas are meeting at the Presidential Palace on Monday. The budget approved by the Government includes decisions on pensions, teachers' salaries, defence and family support, and an economist warns that as a breaking point approaches, raising taxes will be painful.
Why it matters The budget will determine next year's revenues, defence and social spending, and its adoption begins this week.
The new 2-billion-euro program is expected to be activated at the end of December or in early January, with expanded age and income criteria, loans of up to 230,000 euros and approximately 20,000 beneficiaries.
Why it matters The mortgage subsidy limits are changing for thousands of households waiting for the program to start.
Rubio: Greece an important ally – how the Hack choice is read
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Greece is a very important country and a great ally that deserves a strong ambassador with Trump’s full confidence, referring to energy and NATO. Commentators link the Hack choice to the importance of Souda, Alexandroupolis and energy corridors in US planning.
Why it matters It keeps the Athens–Washington strategic relationship in defense and energy high on the agenda.
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey told the G30 that AI agent risks must be addressed and called rapid AI development a financial-stability issue. Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said he doubts agents should handle all trading and investing decisions.
Why it matters Autonomous trading agents are moving from experiment to infrastructure, and supervisors areFlagging stability risk before rules exist.
China's economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter, faster than expected, helped by strong exports while domestic demand lagged. The result puts Beijing closer to its annual growth target and reduces the case for further stimulus.
Why it matters China's growth path sets the tone for global demand, commodity prices and the easing plans of other central banks.
More than 500,000 people demonstrated across France against rising energy and living costs, with the protests spiralling into riots and looting in several cities and nearly 2,400 arrests. President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm as the unrest weighs on his fiscal agenda.
Why it matters Sustained unrest in France's second-largest euro area economy raises the political risk premium on French fiscal policy and European markets.
Qubic halted its network after an attacker emptied roughly 1,400 wallets that used weak seeds, taking about $1.3 million. The project says 87.1% of the stolen QU is still immobilized onchain and that MEXC froze the rest, while validators prepare to vote on a recovery plan.
Why it matters A live chain freeze plus a validator vote on refunds is a concrete test of how a network handles a large theft.
Cysic suspends bridge after unauthorized mint of 10 million CYS
An attacker minted 10 million CYS and bridged about $727,000 of proceeds to Ethereum through Mayan, deBridge and SWFT's Bridgers. Cysic halted the bridge, said the flaw was limited to bridge message processing and minting, and roughly 2.8 million CYS remain frozen at the recipient address.
Why it matters Another minting flaw at a cross-chain bridge shows that bridge infrastructure remains one of the softest targets in crypto.
Turkey confirms arrest of HEX founder Richard Heart in Istanbul
Turkish authorities confirmed that HEX founder Richard Heart was detained in an early-morning raid in Istanbul, and say police seized $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets, seven firearms and 1,400 rounds of ammunition across 15 addresses.
Why it matters The confirmed seizure turns a long-running enforcement saga around a prominent token founder into a criminal case with specific assets attached.
Iraklis took the lead, but PAOK prevailed 2-1 with goals from Banza and Michailidis, in a match where two goals by Iraklis were disallowed. The win was accompanied by strong criticism of the refereeing and boos from a section of PAOK fans.
Why it matters It is the derby of the 7th matchday and its result counts directly in the battle for the top.
Storm of reactions over Fotias' refereeing at Toumba
G.S. Iraklis spoke of “alteration of the result” and “Gagatsis system”, while Carles Soria stated that in five years in Greece he has not seen anything similar. PAOK, through Giorgos Kouventidis, defended the decisions and VAR, with Varouchas, Koutsiaftis and Spathas analyzing the controversial phases.
Why it matters The dispute over refereeing will continue and overshadows the result of the derby.
Olympiacos defeated Panetolikos with goals from Roca and Tsikinho and reached five consecutive wins. For the first time this season in the league it scored more than once.
Why it matters The winning streak shows that the team found stability with Alguathil on the bench.
The Sacramento Kings announced that Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during Sunday's practice and will have surgery, with no recovery timetable given. He had signed a non-guaranteed veteran minimum deal, made the roster out of training camp and was expected to start at the opener.
Why it matters A projected starter is gone before the season starts, ending a comeback the Kings had been counting on.
Thunder lock up Cason Wallace for five years, $139M
Oklahoma City and Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale extension one day before the October 19 deadline for such deals. Wallace averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals in 77 games last season and made Second Team All-Defense.
Why it matters It keeps a young defensive core player alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren on long-term deals.
EuroLeague president Bodiroga said the competition will expand to 24 clubs split into two conferences starting next season, and described Partizan and Crvena Zvezda as long-term partners in its franchise plans.
Why it matters It is the biggest structural change to the competition in years and shapes access for every club chasing a place.
Wesley So beat Andy Woodward in round eight to move a full point ahead of Fabiano Caruana, who drew with Sam Sevian; the two meet in Monday's ninth round. Alice Lee and Rachael Li stay tied on 6/8 in the women's event, with Thalia Cervantes half a point back after beating Carissa Yip.
Why it matters The So–Caruana game is the tournament's decisive head-to-head and will shape the title race.
Round two of the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro, saw Wei Yi, Arjun Erigaisi and Richard Rapport all move to 2/2, while top seed Bayegan Pendik again rested Anish Giri and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus. Defending champions SuperChess Romania and Monte-Carlo opened with wins, though Novy Bor's Nils Grandelius lost to Serbian CM Slobodan Filipovic and women's seventh seeds Crvena Zvezda were held to a draw.
Why it matters The 108-team open and 22-team women's event is the strongest club competition of the year and runs through 23 October.
FIDE has published how qualification places for the 2027 World Cup and Women's World Cup will be allocated from results at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Why it matters It fixes the route into the next world-title cycle for national teams and their top boards.
Demonstrations against the rising cost of living turned violent over the weekend, with luxury and mainstream retailers across several French cities looted and vandalised. Brands hit include Louis Vuitton, Celine, Burberry, Lacoste, Decathlon and Apple.
Why it matters Retail damage on this scale forces brands to weigh store security and insurance costs against the value of flagship locations in France.
Victoria's Secret returns to the Los Angeles runway, with Kylie Jenner debuting in the Fantasy Bra
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The lingerie brand staged its first Los Angeles show in almost two decades, with Bella Hadid opening and veterans including Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Alex Consani and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley back on the catwalk. Kylie Jenner made a surprise debut in the Fantasy Bra, its first outing since 2018, watched by Timothée Chalamet and Kris Jenner, while Natalia Bryant and soccer player Trinity Rodman also walked; Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift did not attend.
Why it matters It is the day's dominant celebrity story and another step in the brand's attempt to rebuild its runway spectacle.
The sixth annual Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gala drew Taylor Swift in Dior, who also performed, along with Hailey Bieber, Rosé, Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi, Demi Moore and Andrew Garfield. Charlize Theron received the Icon Award and brought her daughters, and the evening raised over $14 million for the museum's exhibitions and education work.
Why it matters It is the film industry's biggest autumn fundraiser and red-carpet night, and the money raised is a material sum for the museum.
'Street Fighter' wins the weekend as A24's secretive documentary storms out
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The video-game adaptation 'Street Fighter' led the box office with roughly $31 million, while A24's 'You Can See Everything' — Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's Elizabeth Holmes documentary — opened to about $15 million, the strongest documentary debut in more than two decades.
Why it matters A documentary selling tickets like a tentpole is a genuine anomaly, and it cements A24's standing as the most commercially potent brand in specialty film.
Netflix published official theatrical grosses for the first time ever, with its Spanish-language awards hopeful 'La Bola Negra' taking $277,500 from four theaters — an average of $69,375 per site. That is reported as the second-highest screen average for a non-English-language film, behind 'Parasite'.
Why it matters Netflix has spent years resisting conventional box office disclosure, so voluntarily reporting numbers marks a real shift in how it wants its awards titles perceived.
Victoria's Secret show returns with Kylie Jenner in the $50 million Fantasy Bra
At the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Sony Pictures Studios, Bella Hadid opened the runway, Kylie Jenner made a surprise debut wearing the $50 million Fantasy Bra, and Barbara Palvin returned six weeks after giving birth; Natalia Bryant and Angels Among Us winner Solange Omon also debuted. Tate McRae, Megan Thee Stallion and KATSEYE performed.
Why it matters The show is the brand's biggest annual rebranding exercise, and the mix of first-time names and non-Angels signals how far it has moved from its original supermodel formula.
The Swedish developer Liquid Swords has reportedly been put into bankruptcy, with an administrator now looking for a buyer for the studio and its assets. The news follows staff claims that they had not been paid for two months.
Why it matters It is a reminder of how thin the margins are for mid-sized studios, and of unpaid wages as a recurring pattern when one goes under.
Battlefield 6 studio answers players over Season 5 cosmetics
Battlefield Studios said it will fix a "Secuty" typo on a Battlefield 6 Season 5 skin, but confirmed that the outfit featuring five pistols was intentional after players accused the team of using AI-generated cosmetics.
Why it matters Incremental, but it shows how quickly a single misspelling turns into a generative-AI accusation against a big shooter.
After criticism, Meta removed wording suggesting it could use content from external domains and news sites to develop its AI, while insisting its crawling behaviour has not changed.
Why it matters Publishers are watching contract text closely, since terms can matter more than assurances when training data disputes reach court.
A Savannah police officer was fired after an investigation found she gave her Flock camera-system credentials to her husband, an ICE agent. The department does not share Flock data with ICE and said the access violated its security rules.
Why it matters It shows how local surveillance systems can be reached beyond their intended use, raising privacy and oversight questions.
Anthropic pledges shares to public fund and opens watchdog access
Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund and give an outside AI watchdog employee-like access, including the ability to publish findings without the company's approval.
Why it matters It is an unusual governance commitment from a leading AI lab, and the watchdog's independence will be closely watched.
TikTok has permanently suspended the social media account for Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk ahead of its wider release, citing its political-content policy. The film's distributor was told the suspension was coming.
Why it matters It highlights how platforms can limit promotion of journalism about powerful figures as the film expands.
Japan is about to launch MMX, a mission to Mars's larger moon Phobos that aims to bring material back to Earth — the first round trip to the Martian region. Scientists hope the samples will clarify whether Phobos is a captured asteroid or formed from debris of a giant impact, and shed light on the early solar system.
Why it matters If it succeeds, it would be the first mission to return samples from around Mars and could settle a long-running debate about the origin of the Martian moons.
A Falcon 9 is set to launch the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Cape Canaveral, carrying 31 customer payloads and the Starfall reentry capsule on its second flight. Liftoff is scheduled in a one-hour window opening at 6:30 a.m. EDT.
Why it matters Rideshare launches are routine, but Starfall's second flight is a small step in testing uncrewed return technology.
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