AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat & Fire Watch: Greece is bracing for continued extreme heat, with Civil Protection’s Risk Assessment Committee convening ahead of Monday–Wednesday temperatures that can hit 40–42°C in many areas, while a Category 3 wildfire risk is forecast across wide parts of the country; authorities urge strict caution outdoors and remind the public that burning agricultural fields is prohibited. Water Security: The Ministry of Environment and Energy is pushing a nationwide water-shortage plan with 103 approved projects in 63 municipalities (€142m), targeting supply upgrades, irrigation, desalination and network modernisation, alongside a first National Water Strategy now in public consultation. Marine Life Protection: First loggerhead hatchlings have emerged on Zakynthos beaches, with ARCHELON reporting daily patrols across nearly 100 km as tourism, coastal development and climate pressures threaten nesting sites. UNESCO Spotlight: Greece’s bid to list Mount Olympus as a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site is under review at this year’s World Heritage Committee session, with calls to protect its biodiversity as tourism grows. Local Safety: Athens police are investigating the discovery of a woman’s body found inside an abandoned suitcase, with DNA testing underway to compare with missing persons reports.
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