Wildfire Watch: Greece has issued a very high fire risk alert (Category 4) for Attica, the Peloponnese, Central Greece, and the North and South Aegean, urging people to avoid any activity that could spark blazes as strong Meltemi winds approach. Marine Invasives: Cyprus researchers report invasive lionfish are spreading faster as warming seas and easier migration routes reshape the Mediterranean, with estimates of more than 1,000 non-indigenous species now present. Aegean Conservation: A newly documented coral forest in Türkiye’s northern Aegean—spanning over 2 km—highlights how warming, invasive species, illegal fishing, and land pollution are threatening marine life, with calls for joint protection. Urban Regeneration: Athens’ Ellinikon Sports Park opened to the public, marking a major step in the Ellinikon redevelopment of the former airport into a new coastal city hub. Heatwave Pressure in Europe: Europe braces for another scorching heatwave after drought and fires, with warnings tied to water stress and strain on rivers, power, and crops. Maritime Decarbonisation: Greece-based Navios Maritime Partners took delivery of a methanol- or LNG-ready tanker designed for future alternative-fuel conversion.