Heatwave Watch (Europe): Western Europe is baking under an “Omega Block” heat dome, with record June temperatures in the UK (36.1°C), France (40.9°C in Paris; 44.3°C in Pissos) and major alerts across multiple countries. Reports link the event to climate change intensifying these stalled weather patterns, while impacts include school closures, transport disruption and deadly drownings as people seek relief. Greek Heritage Protection: Greece has introduced a new Fire Protection Regulation for Archaeological Sites, setting standard risk assessment, prevention planning and response procedures to protect monuments and visitors from wildfire threats tied to a warming climate. Green Shipping Move: DHL is partnering with French startup Vela to trial wind-powered transatlantic cargo vessels, aiming for major greenhouse-gas cuts versus air freight and conventional sea transport. Marine Life (Greece): Scientists report sperm whales in the Hellenic Trench are adopting new “dialects” from other Mediterranean populations, highlighting cultural adaptation in an endangered species. Tourism Tech (Cyprus): Paphos is expanding smart, QR-based visitor signage, with tens of thousands of scans showing strong engagement with natural and archaeological sites. Archaeology (Peloponnese): Work near Samikon has revealed traces of a long-misplaced Poseidon sanctuary emerging from marshland deposits, showing how shifting coastlines can hide ancient landscapes.