Wildfire & Power Infrastructure: Greece is investigating wind farms after power cables were linked to a devastating wildfire near Mavro Spithari, with officials pointing to faulty overhead lines sparking dry vegetation and damaging homes—another reminder that energy buildout and grid design can make or break disaster risk. Heat & Public Health: New figures show Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves drove at least 35,000 excess deaths, with Greece’s wider region facing mounting pressure as extreme heat becomes more frequent and intense. Energy Access in Summer: A report warns Bulgaria’s “summer energy poverty” is still poorly addressed, calling for policies that both prevent overheating in homes and help vulnerable households afford cooling. Tourism Seasonality: At Seatrade Cruise Med, research argues the Mediterranean must shift from a few peak weeks to a year-round economy—turning “low season” into a resilience and jobs strategy. Maritime Training: DNV Maritime Academy Hellas and the World Maritime University launch Greece’s first Masterclass on the “Human Element,” aiming to strengthen safety, resilience and sustainability skills for shipping professionals. Children Online Safety: Greece’s government pushes a social media age limit for minors, with platforms tasked to verify age—framing digital protection as a public policy issue.