Heatwave Watch: Greece is bracing for another prolonged extreme heat spell, with forecasts pointing to 40°C and locally 41–42°C, weak winds and hotter nights in Athens—conditions that also keep fire risk in focus. Energy & Power Bills: Greece’s wholesale electricity price jumped 68% in a week as heat boosts demand while drought and higher gas costs tighten supply. Electricity Rules: The government introduced a “debt flagging” system to curb “energy tourists” who switch suppliers despite overdue bills, limiting switching after repeated flags. Wildlife & Coasts: A vulture was spotted on a remote Crete beach, and reports note more wildlife encounters near Greek shores this summer. Underwater Heritage: Greece marked UNESCO’s International Day of Underwater Cultural Heritage, highlighting protected underwater sites and accessible parks. Conservation Funding: The Nature Conservancy backed habitat connectivity for species shifting north, awarding nearly €400,000 in Vermont to keep landscapes linked. Archaeology (Meteorites): New research suggests some Bronze Age elite rings in Greece may have been forged from meteoritic iron—only finger rings showed the clearest meteoritic signature. Cyprus-Greece Cooperation: Cyprus’ palace praised ongoing Greece-Cyprus summits for coordination on energy, civil protection, health and other key sectors.