Extreme Heat & Wildfire Risk: Europe is bracing for another heatwave, with 92 million people forecast above 35°C and Greece among the Balkans facing drought pressure that can worsen fires and strain energy and crops. Marine Invasives: A Reuters investigation says the Mediterranean now hosts 1,000+ non-indigenous species, with about 800 established and new arrivals every couple of weeks—scientists warn prevention is largely too late. Local Governance & Plastic: In Athens County, commissioners heard concerns from Athens ReThink Plastics about a potential plastics manufacturer lease in The Plains, with residents weighing jobs against environmental impacts. Urban Green Upgrade: The Ellinikon Park is described as one of Europe’s largest urban green spaces, using native planting, “cool routes,” recycled water, and stormwater management to cut heat and flooding impacts. Tourism Rules in Greece: New tourism planning rules reshape hotel investments, islands and coastal development, including tighter limits near shorelines and new controls for short-term rentals. Biodiversity & Land Protection: Funding supports conservation projects in Greece’s wider region, including wildfire- and habitat-relevant protection efforts and public-access land conservation. Energy Storage in Greece: ContourGlobal will standardize battery storage tech with CATL across projects including Taxiarches in Greece.