Latest news in Greece? September 22nd, 2026

Here are the key news developments in Greece for September 22, 2026:

• Economy and Markets: Greek markets received major momentum following a double sovereign credit rating upgrade from agencies including Moody’s and Scope Ratings. The upgrades reflect sustained fiscal consolidation and the Athens Stock Exchange regaining traction toward fully developed market status.

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• Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs: Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York, presenting Greece’s strategic priorities ahead of its upcoming term on the UN Security Council.

• Defense & Regional Security: Greece successfully concluded the multinational joint military exercise “MEDUSA 15/2026” alongside naval and air forces from Cyprus, Egypt, France, and Italy in the Aegean Sea and Crete.

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• Severe Weather Warnings: The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency weather advisory as an unseasonable autumn storm system brought heavy rain, hail, and sharp temperature drops across central and northern regions, particularly Thessaly, Evia, Halkidiki, and the Sporades.

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