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# TODAY'S MEDIA TRENDS


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S E P T E M B E R 20,2026


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# CONVERGENCEOFMIDDLEEASTERNENERGYCONFLICTAND EURUPEANPOLITICALVOLATILIIYSTRAINSGLOBALSTABILITY


# DAY-AT-A-GLANCE:SEPTEMBER20,2026


Critical Middle East Escalation: Houthistrate c strikes onSaudi Yanbu oil port. US Response: Presic rump aborts Camp avidretreat foremergency war consultations. EnergyMarketAnxiety: ersnip estic gasoline prices at 1.75Euro. EuropeanPolitical ATD state elections;Dutch anti-migrant riots in The Hague. Greek Medical Sca Mazonakisindictedmedicalregulatoryfailure.


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&ENERGYVULNERABILITY


Houthi ballisticmissiles&dronesstrike Saudiilfacilitiescausingsignificant explosions near Yanbu port. PresidentTrumpreturnstoWashington for military options;F-16intercepts civilian aircraft near Camp David. U.S.State Department issues sweeping travel warning for the entire Middle East.


# MAJORDEVELOPMENTS


GERMANPOLITICALCRISIS


&IHEATDSURGE


AfDemerges asstrongestforcein Mecklenburg-West Pomerania(~37.1%). ChancellorFriedrichMerzfaces crushing defeat”but vows to continue painful reforms despite pressure. ElectoralshiftsinBerlinshow Resurgence of theLeft(24.8%）and significant climb for AfD (15.7%).


# KEYGOVERNANCETOPICS


THEMAZONAKISMEDICALSCANDAL &REGULATORY FAILURE


·Investigationsreveal lackof pre-treatmentbloodwork/cardiac exams before fatal plasmapheresis. “Smoking gun” SMS suggests medical sedative(methi) administered illegally without anesthesiologist. Athens Medical Association underfire for failing to act on prior complaints against Kolonaki clinic.


ARMEDCONFLICT& MILITARIZATION Middle East on war footing Ukraine's drone-heavy war with 1,600 drones targeting MoscoM


ENERGY&CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURESECURITY Weaponizing energy infrastructure (Yanbu, Kapotnya) Greece's state-mandated price caps.


DIPLOMACY& STATECRAFT Turkey warns Greece on Aegee an militarization High-stakes US-China-lran ing at UN.


CIVIL UNREST& SOCIAL ORDER Extreme violence in Netherlands Rising youth violence in Greece (Vrilissia assault)


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GLOBAL HEALTH & BIOSECURIIY


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SHORTTERM (1-4 WEEKS): Expect military Yemen.High social retaliationsin volatility in Greece Mazonakis burial. around


MEDIUMTERM (1-6 MONTHS):


LONGTERM (1-5 YEARS): Proliferation of asymmetric drone warfare; structural healthcare licensing shift to stricter across EU.


DISRUPTION


RISKASSESSMENT


EUROPEAN POLITICAL COLLAPSE


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# TODAY'S MEDIA TRENDS


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S E P T E M B E R 20,2026


CONVERGENCE OF MIDDLE EASTERN ENERGY CONFLICT AND EUROPEAN POLITICAL VOLATILITY STRAINS GLOBAL STABILITY


# DAY-AT-A-GLANCE


September 20,2026,was defined by a critical escalation in the Middle East as Houthi forces launched strategic strikes against Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure,specifically targeting the Yanbu oil port.This provocation forced U.S.President Donald Trump to abort a retreat at Camp David and return to the White House for emergency consultations regarding potential retaliatory measures against Yemen and its backers in Tehran.The threat to global energy supplies has immediately manifested in market anxiety,with Greek leadership responding to projected price spikes by announcing a domestic relief package aimed at capping gasoline prices at


Concurrently,the European political landscape faced a significant tremor as German state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-West Pomerania saw a spectacular surge for the far-right AfD,which secured nearly 37%of the vote in the


Baltic region.Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now fighting for political survival,rejecting calls for resignation despite acknowledging a "catastrophe"for the centrist ruling coalition.This rise in right-wing populism is mirrored in the Netherlands,where anti-migrant riots in The Hague required heavy police intervention,signaling a broader breakdown in social cohesion across the


Domestically in Greece,the investigation into the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis has evolved into a systemic indictment of medical regulatory failure.The arrest of two doctors operating an unlicensed clinic in Kolonaki has revealed a "shadow healthcare"network utilizing illegal plasmapheresis and sedation on high-profile clients.As judicial authorities weigh upgrading charges to homicide with intent,the case has sparked a national debate over the Medical Association's inability to police unlicensed


# MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS


# Middle East Conflict Escalation and Energy Vulnerability


Houthi militants utilized ballistic missiles
and drones to strike Saudi oil facilities,causing significant explosions near the Yanbu port.
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President Trump returned to Washington to
consider military options after an F-16intercepted a civilian aircraft near Camp David.
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The U.S.State Department issued a
sweeping travel warning for the entire Middle East,advising citizens to evacuate due to imminent security risks.
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# German Political Crisis and the AfD Surge


The AfD emerged as the strongest force in
Mecklenburg-West Pomerania,securing approximately 37.1%of the vote.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a "crushing defeat"but vowed to continue with painful reforms despite internal party pressure.
Electoral shifts in Berlin showed a resurgence of the Left (24.8%)and a significant climb for the AfD (15.7%).
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# The Mazonakis Medical Scandal and Regulatory Failure


Investigations into the death of Giorgos
Mazonakis revealed a lack of pretreatment bloodwork or cardiac exams before his fatal plasmapheresis session.
A "smoking gun"SMS suggests a medical sedative (methi)was administered illegally without an anesthesiologist.
The Athens Medical Association is under fire for failing to act on prior complaints
against the Kolonaki clinic.
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# KEY GOVERNANCE TOPICS


Armed Conflict &Militarization The Middle East is on a war footing following the Houthi strikes,which were reportedly facilitated by Iranian ballistic technology.In the Russo-Ukrainian theater,the conflict has transitioned into a drone-heavy attritional war,with Ukraine launching over 1,600drones in a single night targeting Moscow and the Kapotnya


Energy &Critical Infrastructure Security The targeting of the Yanbu port and the Kapotnya refinery underscores a global trend toward weaponizing energy


Greece is attempting to insulate itself through state-mandated price caps and subsidies to prevent an energy shock during the upcoming


Diplomacy &Statecraft Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued warnings regarding the militarization of Aegean islands,stating Turkey will not accept daring actions by Greece.Concurrently,the UN General Assembly serves as a backdrop for high-stakes US-China-Iran diplomatic maneuvering,even as military tensions


Civil Unrest &Social Order The Netherlands faced extreme violence as 500far-right protesters clashed with police in The Hague.In Greece,youth violence is rising,exemplified by a brutal assault by a 14-yearold on a classmate in Vrilissia,resulting in severe kidney


Global Health &Biosecurity The Mazonakis case highlights the proliferation of "wellness"clinics performing high-risk medical procedures like ozone therapy and plasmapheresis without oversight.Experts warn that these clinics often use unverified diagnostic machines to scam patients with false cancer


# DEEP DIVE:TRENDS AND THEMES


Shadow Healthcare and the "Wellness"Economy The investigation into the Kolonaki clinic reveals a lucrative and dangerous unregulated medical sector.Practitioners utilized pseudo-scientific concepts like "Shamanic medicine,""Quantum medicine,"and "Holistic therapy"to target wealthy,anxious individuals seeking longevity.The death of a high-profile artist has pulled back the curtain on a network involving doctors,


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hypnotherapists,and pharmacies that bypassed standard safety protocols.The trend suggests a growing public distrust in conventional medicine,which is being exploited by


The Rise of the Populist Right in Europe The German election results are not an isolated event but a part of a continental shift.The AfD's victory in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and strong showing in Berlin,combined with the Dutch riots,point to a failure of centrist governance to address migration,energy costs,and economic stagnation.Chancellor Merz's struggle indicates that "painful reforms"are becoming a political liability in the face of populist


Asymmetric Energy Warfare The Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries demonstrate the efficacy of low-cost drone technology against highvalue strategic targets.This asymmetric warfare is disrupting global shipping and energy prices,forcing major powers like the U.S.and Saudi Arabia to re-evaluate their air defense


# INTERNAL DYNAMICS &DOMESTIC INSTABILITY


# Greece:Economic Anxiety and Institutional Erosion


The government is under pressure to
mitigate "Mitsotakis'inflation,"leading to interventionist measures in fuel and heating allowances.
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Institutional decay is evident in the Medical
Association's failure to regulate illegal clinics despite prior warnings.
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Social cohesion is tested by rising juvenile
delinquency and violent incidents against taxi drivers.
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# Germany:Political Fragmentation


The collapse of the center in state
elections has created a governing vacuum,with the AfD and the new BSW alliance gaining significant ground.
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Chancellor Merz is increasingly isolated,
with the party leadership's future in doubt following the election results.
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# EXTERNAL DYNAMICS &GLOBAL POSTURE


United States:Crisis and Isolationism The Trump administration is grappling with an uncontrolled escalation in the Middle East while simultaneously restricting media access to CNN and MSNBC,labeling them liars.The U.S.posture appears increasingly reactive,struggling to balance support for Saudi Arabia against a desire to avoid a fullscale war with


Turkey:Assertive Revisionism Turkey continues to project power through aggressive rhetoric regarding Aegean sovereignty.Foreign Minister Fidan's insistence that Turkey is in a state of "alert"and his warnings against Greek militarization serve to maintain regional


# THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT


Global energy markets are pricing in a significant risk premium following the targeting of Middle Eastern and Russian infrastructure.Domestically,Greece is facing a dual crisis of high energy costs and agricultural price inflation,where producers


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receive low pay while consumer prices


Energy Prices:Greek gasoline targeted to
stay at 1.75Euro;heating oil subsidies expected to rise horizontally.
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Logistics:Shipping costs and container
rates remain volatile,with transport costs expected to rise in October due to diesel price spikes.
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Agriculture:Corinthian raisins sold by
producers at 0.70Euro are retailing for 3.50Euro,highlighting massive middleman margins.
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Subsidies:Student housing allowances of
1,500to 2,500Euro are being distributed to combat rental inflation.
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# LEADERSHIP CHANGES


The political landscape is shifting rapidly as traditional leaders face unprecedented challenges to their


Friedrich Merz:The German Chancellor is
in a precarious position following the AfD victory;his refusal to resign signals a period of intense political infighting.
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Donald Trump:Returning early from
Camp David,he is projecting a war-time leadership persona but faces criticism for barring journalists.
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis:Focusing on
economic populism to stave off opposition gains,emphasizing he will not flee the "battle"against price hikes.
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Hakan Fidan:Emerging as the primary
voice for Turkish regional assertiveness,leveraging Aegean tensions for diplomatic leverage.
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# EDITORIAL POSTURE &STORY HIERARCHY


The network prioritizes national tragedy and high-stakes geopolitics.The death of Giorgos Mazonakis is the dominant domestic narrative,used to explore systemic failures in the Greek healthcare and judicial systems.Internationally,the focus is heavily skewed toward Middle Eastern instability and the German political shift,both framed as existential threats to the current order.The broadcast maintains an alarmist and skeptical tone regarding government promises of economic relief.Conspicuous omissions include deeper analysis of the Ukrainian ground situation (beyond drones)and the specific nature of the GreekSaudi defense pact which might be triggered by the Yanbu


# GEOPOLITICAL FRAMING


The world is portrayed as a fracturing system where asymmetric actors (Houthis)and populist movements (AfD)are effectively challenging established


# COUNTRIES


Saudi Arabia:Framed as vulnerable and
ill-prepared,despite its wealth,failing to maintain adequate air defenses against "irregulars."
Germany:Depicted as a stable giant in crisis,where centrist governance is being "shattered"by the far-right.
Turkey:Portrayed as a hostile and calculating neighbor,looking for "victims"in Greek politics to exploit via psychological operations.
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Iran:The unseen hand behind Houthi
aggression,described as providing advanced ballistic missiles.
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# LEADERS


Friedrich Merz:Seen as weakened but
stubborn,presiding over an "electoral catastrophe."
Donald Trump:Portrayed as impulsive and defensive,lashing out at the press while facing strategic paralysis.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis:Characterized as defensive and interventionist,trying to "break dogmas"to lower fuel taxes.
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# INFORMATION WARFARE ENVIRONMENT


The day's news is saturated with competing narratives regarding sovereignty and economic


Turkish Psy-Ops:Turkey is accused of
seeding discord in Greek politics by claiming to have "friends"within the Greek administration.
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Media Censorship:The White House is
actively shaping the information space by excluding critical outlets,creating a chilling effect on dissent.
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Medical Disinformation:Unlicensed
clinics use diagnostic machines that claim to detect parasites and cancer in healthy people to sell supplements.
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# HYPOTHESES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK


Energy Crisis 2.0:Continued strikes on
Saudi infrastructure will likely lead to a global oil price surge exceeding $120/barrel,necessitating further state interventions in Europe.
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German Coalition Collapse:Friedrich Merz may face a vote of no confidence or be forced to replace ministers to accommodate the shift toward the right.•


Judicial Escalation:The Mazonakis case
will likely lead to a nationwide crackdown on "holistic"clinics,with criminal charges expanding to accessory pharmacies.
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# STRATEGIC FORESIGHT


Short Term (1-4Weeks):Expect military retaliations against Houthi targets in Yemen by a US-led coalition.In Greece,the burial of Giorgos Mazonakis and subsequent forensic reports will maintain high social


Medium Term (1-6Months):The AfD's success will likely force a rightward shift in EU migration and energy policy as other nations'centrist parties attempt to claw back voters.Greece will face a tight fiscal winter as energy subsidies strain the


Long Term (1-5Years):The proliferation of asymmetric drone warfare will lead to a global arms race for anti-drone electronic systems.A structural shift in healthcare regulation is likely,with stricter licensing for wellness practices across the


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RISK ASSESSMENT


The current geopolitical and domestic landscape presents multiple cascading risks to


Energy Supply Disruption:Strategic
targeting of Saudi and Russian oil exports.Triggers:Another successful strike on Yanbu or Hormuz.Likelihood:High.Impact:Catastrophic global inflation.Mitigations:Strategic reserve releases and domestic price caps.
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European Political Collapse:Disintegration of centrist coalitions in Germany and France.Triggers:Continued AfD electoral gains and civil unrest.Likelihood:Moderate.Impact:Paralysis of EU decision-making.Mitigations:Economic concessions to the working class.•


Public Health Crisis (Regulatory
Neglect):Spread of unlicensed and dangerous medical procedures.Triggers:More deaths linked to plasmapheresis clinics.Likelihood:High.Impact:Loss of trust in medical institutions.Mitigations:Mandatory police-assisted medical inspections.
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Aegean Military Miscalculation:Armed
incident between Greece and Turkey.Triggers:Turkish interference with the Kassos cable project.Likelihood:Low to Moderate.Impact:Regional war and NATO fracturing.Mitigations:Third-party mediation.
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Youth Radicalization and Violence:Rise
in brutal juvenile delinquency.Triggers:Social media-driven fight trends.Likelihood:High.Impact:Long-term societal breakdown.Mitigations:Enhanced community policing.
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# GAPS &BLIND SPOTS


The transcripts do not detail the specific
origins of the medical equipment used in the Kolonaki clinic,which is essential for tracking the illegal supply chain.
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There is no information on the Russian
military's state following the massive 1,600-drone wave,which may signal a collapse in Russian air defense.
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The broadcast fails to address how the
Greek energy subsidies will be funded without violating EU deficit rules.
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The extent of Turkish-Houthi
coordination (if any)is ignored,despite Turkey's rising influence in the Middle East.
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# CONTRARIAN NARRATIVE SCENARIOS


The AfD Surge as a "Pressure Valve":Far from being a catastrophe,the AfD's rise may force the centrist parties to adopt popular common-sense reforms on migration and energy that they previously ignored,ultimately stabilizing the


The Mazonakis Scandal as a Diversion:The intense focus on the singer's death and the Kolonaki clinic might be leveraged by the government to distract from a major energy policy failure or a diplomatic


Black Swan Event:A massive cyber-attack by Iran on Saudi Arabia's financial sector in coordination with Houthi physical strikes,leading to a total regional economic


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# RECOMMENDATIONS &IMPLICATIONS


# For Statecraft/Public Sector:


Establish an inter-agency task force
combining police and medical inspectors to conduct "unannounced"audits of wellness centers.
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Accelerate Aegean energy cables while
increasing naval escorts to counter Turkish maritime provocations.
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Prioritize diplomatic back-channels with
the new German state governments to understand regional policy shifts.
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# For Private Sector/Investors:


Hedge against prolonged oil volatility;
the Middle East supply chain is now a primary military target.
Verify medical professional liability insurance in the wellness sector;regulatory standards are tightening rapidly.
Diversify agricultural supply chains to avoid middleman gouging in the Greek market.
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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP


Legislative focus is currently centered on market stabilization and medical


# BILLS DISCUSSED/DEBATED:•


Fuel Price Cap Act:Emergency ◦


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# HEARINGS &PRESS EVENTS:•


Friedrich Merz Presser:A defiant
statement rejecting resignation after the AfD surge.
Medical Association Briefing:Defense of current oversight practices amid the Mazonakis scandal.
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# KEY STORIES


Houthi Strike on Yanbu Port:Missiles
and drones hit Saudi oil facilities,causing massive explosions.
AfD Electoral Victory:The far-right party wins nearly 37%in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
Mazonakis Death Investigation:Doctors arrested for running an unlicensed clinic in Kolonaki with no patient files and illegal sedatives.
Trump White House Return:The President leaves Camp David early due to Middle East security threats.
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Massive Ukrainian Drone Wave:Over
1,600drones target Moscow and Russian energy infrastructure.
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Greek Economic Relief:PM Mitsotakis
announces gasoline price caps and heating subsidies.
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Turkish Military Warnings:Minister
Fidan warns Greece against Aegean militarization.
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The Hague Riots:500far-right protesters clash with Dutch police over migration.•


Vrilissia School Violence:A 14-year-old
hospitalized with severe kidney injuries after a fight.
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Margarita Papandreou Funeral:The
103-year-old matriarch is memorialized in Athens.
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Animal Abuse in Evia:A horse was filmed
being dragged by a truck,sparking social media outrage.
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Wild Boar Invasion in Evia:Animals are
descending into residential areas following forest fires.
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Taxi Driver Assault in Volos:A driver's
arm was broken with a broomstick by passengers refusing to pay.
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Caribou Migration Documentary:Footage of Alaska's caribou surviving river crossings and walrus "chiming"behaviors.•


Student Housing Subsidies:
Distributions of up to 2,500Euro to eligible students.
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Greek Agricultural Price Gap:
Corinthian raisins sold for 0.70Euro reach 3.50Euro in stores.
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