AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildlife Crime: Three brown bears were shot and poisoned in Western Macedonia, with Kallisto urging a full investigation and warning against vigilante “solutions” as bears increasingly enter towns like Kastoria in search of food. Animal Rescue & Disaster Response: Prime Minister Mitsotakis inaugurated Greece’s first reception centre for animals affected by natural and human-made disasters, built with volunteers and civil society support at the former Olympic facilities in Galatsi. Tourism & Sustainability: Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni says 2026 is starting with growth in arrivals and revenues, but the push is toward higher-quality, geographically balanced tourism. Coastal Pressure: Anti-tourism protests in Albania are already driving hotel booking cancellations, highlighting how unrest tied to luxury development can quickly hit the environment-and-community side of tourism. Defense With Environmental Angle: Greece signed up to the EU SAFE program, unlocking up to €787.7m for surveillance and counter-drone tech—an investment framed as strengthening Mediterranean security. Marine Biodiversity: Scientists reported the first live sightings of elusive goblin sharks in deep-sea habitat, adding to what’s known about rare ocean wildlife.
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