Wildfire Crisis in Southern Europe: A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain near Los Gallardos (Almería) has killed at least 11 people, with dozens more unaccounted for, as temperatures push above 40C and dry forests fuel the flames; emergency crews and aircraft are battling blazes that have also triggered evacuations and travel disruption. Heat and Climate Link: Multiple reports underline that Europe is warming faster than the global average, making heat and drought more likely—and raising the odds of deadly wildfires. Greek Energy Transition on Islands: On Agios Efstratios, a “Green Island” hybrid system combining wind, solar and battery storage is now operating, with district heating using thermal storage—an approach meant to cut costs and emissions on non-interconnected islands. Solar Supply Shock in the EU: The EU’s ban on “high-risk” Chinese PV inverters is drawing warnings from industry that it could stall solar and storage rollouts in poorer member states, including Greece, due to supply gaps. Aegean Fisheries Pressure: PASOK MEP Nikos Farantouris says Greek fishermen report Turkish vessels operating inside Greek waters and selling catches in Greece as “Turkish,” calling for immediate Greek and EU action. Aviation Safety and Risk: A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Germany returned to Greece after a passenger window dislodged mid-air, nearly sucking a 61-year-old man out—highlighting the real-world stakes of aircraft safety.