AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSevere Weather in Crete: Torrential rain and thunderstorms hit Crete again, triggering flooding, landslides, road and school closures, and ferry disruptions; officials reported evacuations and people trapped in cars, while eight workers were stranded in Samaria Gorge after floodwaters covered the trail. Waste & Water Safety: Greece also faced a wastewater-flow concern in Athens, with reports of wastewater flowing through a river, raising fresh questions about monitoring and cleanup. Biodiversity & Conservation: Greece is set to expand Mount Olympus National Park and protect historic Methoni Castle from wave damage, while separate moves include rabies vaccine baits for wild foxes to curb disease risk. International Education Push: Greek universities and colleges are accelerating their global reach with more English-taught programs and partnerships, including Harokopio University’s new undergraduate track and Aegean College’s expansion plans. Tourism & Travel Links: More direct flights are bringing Chinese holidaymakers to Athens, with passenger traffic up sharply, while Greece also markets Central Greece to Czech travelers. Local Resilience & Policy: Greece’s property and investment story continues alongside calls for better risk management and infrastructure readiness as extreme weather intensifies.
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