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Lidl Greece & Cyprus awards and market performance

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Latest: Lidl Cyprus and Greece win Best Buy Award as No. 1 for quality‑price value

July 2026 saw Lidl Greece reinforce its dual focus on inclusion and value. In mid‑July the retailer earned three Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards and the national Diversity Mark, and launched an “Equality in Action”

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EU sanctions pressure European grocery retailers

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Latest: MERE supermarkets in Greece suspended after EU sanctions on Russian owner

In early July 2026, the Dutch‑owned Spar chain kept expanding in Russia despite EU measures targeting the war economy, prompting criticism from Dutch officials. A week later, the EU’s 21st sanctions package named Russian