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 The Greek stock market struggled to withstand international pressure, concluding the first session of October with a downward trend. The domestic market exhibited sluggish movement, with stabilization trends dominating as investors awaited the completion of the National Bank’s placement.

The newly appointed Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, has emphasized that Ukraine will be his primary focus as he assumes the role, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg. The two leaders made brief statements to the press at NATO's headquarters in Brussels.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte took over as NATO's secretary general on Tuesday as the Western military alliance reaches a critical juncture weeks from a momentous U.S. election.

Shigeru Ishiba became Japanese prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.

Chinese companies are using state subsidies to flood the local market with cheap cars that put local carmakers in a difficult position, according to Berk Çağdaş, general manager of MAİS.

Citizens of Greece and three other EU countries will enjoy visa-free travel to China starting October 15.

This is a pilot program lasting until December 31, 2025, and applies to visits of two weeks maximum, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday.

Visa-free travel is also available to citizens of Cyprus, Portugal and Slovenia.

Iranian authorities executed two men in public on Monday, September 29, for the killing of a police officer during an armed robbery in central Iran.

Speaking before the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON), the chairwoman of the ECB stressed that the world is changing fast and Europe is lagging. According to her, the competitiveness gap of the European economy against the US and China cannot be closed except by further integration of the eurozone to address its structural challenges.

Vestel, Türkiye's leading electronic company, wants to be one of the top three electric vehicle charge stations, especially for direct current (DC), according to CEO Ergün Güler.

He said that special products are an advantage.

Greek tourists and business travelers visiting China for short stays will no longer need a visa beginning October 15.

The exemption applies to citizens of Greece, Portugal, Cyprus and Slovenia and will remain in effect until December 31, 2025, according to China's state-run television network CGTN.