AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSevere Weather in Crete: Torrential rain and strong winds battered Crete for a third day, triggering flash floods, road blockages, ferry cancellations, and evacuations; in Ierapetra, flooding trapped 23 people in cars and swept vehicles and trees toward the sea, while eight workers remained stranded in Samaria Gorge as water submerged parts of the trail. Wildlife & Nature Awareness: October 4 marked St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day with animal blessings in Manila, alongside free pet vaccinations—an annual reminder of humane coexistence with animals. Tourism & Sustainability: Greece and Brazil renewed plans to deepen tourism cooperation, including a focus on sustainable tourism development through UN Tourism and improved air connectivity. Biodiversity Research: A newly identified blind snake species from China’s high plateau highlights how much wildlife remains unseen, even in well-studied regions. Hotel Sector Governance: Greece’s Hellenic Hoteliers Federation re-elected Yannis Hatzis, with the new board assigning roles including environmental and social responsibility.
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