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- 1Greek defence chief visits EU operations headquarters in Larisa●Visit of the Chief of HNDGS to the Hellenic European Union Operations Headquarters (EL EU OHQ) in Larisa
The Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff visited the Hellenic European Union Operations Headquarters (EL EU OHQ) in Larisa, Greece. The headquarters coordinates Greek contributions to European Union military operations, and such visits typically involve briefings on readiness and ongoing missions. Details of the discussions were not disclosed.
- 2Saudi Arabia's mBridge exit exposes limits of de-dollarisation▼Opinion | Saudi Arabia’s mBridge exit shows the limits of financial de-dollarisation
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, the cross-border digital currency project backed by the Bank for International Settlements that aimed to enable central banks to settle payments without the dollar. Commentators argue the move shows the limits of efforts to build alternatives to dollar-based finance, with Riyadh prioritising its currency peg and close financial ties to the United States over BRICS-style de-dollarisation ambitions.
- 3Three Cultures Foundation promotes Andalusian coexistence model in Mediterranean▼The Three Cultures Foundation projects the Andalusian model of coexistence against Mediterranean polarisation
The Three Cultures Foundation, based in Seville, is promoting the Andalusian model of coexistence between Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities as a response to growing polarisation across the Mediterranean region. The initiative highlights Spain's historical experience of pluralism as a diplomatic and cultural reference point for dialogue efforts.