Energy Costs & “Energy Democracy”: Greece unveiled a new energy programme package aimed at cutting electricity prices by 30% over three years, linking energy efficiency with household and business self-generation, storage and self-consumption while simplifying procedures and speeding rollout. Shipping Decarbonisation: Greece pushed for a workable, globally applicable IMO framework for ship emissions, arguing for realistic rules that reflect fuel availability, costs and technology maturity. Marine Pollution Cleanup: iSea’s Fishing for Litter programme recovered 6,278 concrete blocks and 11,700 ropes illegally used by purse seiners, removing over 360 tonnes of waste since 2019, with the Gulf of Evia hit hardest. Microplastics in Lungs: A Greek-led study presented in Barcelona found microplastics in 66% of lung cancer patients’ lung samples versus 46% in non-cancer patients, raising concerns about inhaled particle impacts even as causality remains unclear. Sustainable Palm Oil: Lidl Cyprus hit 97% certified palm oil for its own-brand products through its WWF Greece partnership, prioritizing deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains. EU Shipping Rules Coordination: Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy aligned on EU ETS and IMO Net-Zero positions, calling for cost-effective, competitive, globally level measures. Electric Scooter Safety: A traffic expert warned stricter rules won’t be enough without enforcement and rider education, citing ongoing risks for minors and dangerous road mixing.