AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoAegean Marine Protection Clash: Greece sent a diplomatic note to Turkey after Ankara declared two “national marine parks” in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, arguing the move is illegal and extends beyond Turkey’s territorial waters. Wildfire & Heat Risk: Greece remains on alert as heat and extreme fire risk continue, with reports of damaging storms and flooding in Athens adding pressure to emergency planning. EU Climate Funding for Greece: The EU approved Greece’s Social Climate Plan, a €5.3bn package aimed at transport and energy upgrades, while the Commission also endorsed a €4.8bn climate plan. Coastal & Fisheries Support: Greece opened a €16m call to fund investments in fishing vessels without increasing capacity, targeting small-scale coastal fishing and remote islands. Geology in Planning Reform: The Malta Chamber of Geologists warned that planning reforms could miss key geological risk and site safety checks, urging mandatory geological assessments before permits. Tourism Pressure & Crowding: Santorini’s evolution from a small guidebook destination to a global hotspot continues to raise questions about managing visitor growth sustainably.
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