World
Greek government faces criticism over economic pledges
Greek commentator Giorgos Kraloglou criticized upcoming government economic pledges at the Thessaloniki International Fair as short-term political hand-outs.
Economy
Russia launches mass rollout of digital ruble currency
Russia began a phased mass rollout of the digital ruble on September 1, 2026, introducing a central bank electronic currency alongside cash and bank accounts.
World
Amazon Sued by FTC Over Alleged Ad Auction Manipulation
Amazon faces a federal lawsuit in Seattle from the FTC and 22 states over claims it manipulated ad auctions to secretly overcharge 1.2 million advertisers.