Wildfires in Greece: Strong winds and an ongoing heatwave have driven fast-moving blazes in northern Greece, with reports of evacuations for two villages near Thessaloniki and two deaths after a fire destroyed a home. Coastal Resilience in Patras: Western Greece Region is pushing €16m in coastal protection works in the Patras Gulf to tackle erosion threatening roads, utilities and homes, using a mix of sand nourishment and wave-break measures. Climate Tech Watch: Google and Amazon both reported rising greenhouse-gas emissions tied to AI infrastructure buildouts, raising questions about whether climate pledges can keep up with data-centre growth. Energy Funding: The EU Commission and EIB approved a €2.5bn Modernisation Fund disbursement for 51 energy projects across 11 countries, including Greece, aimed at efficiency, renewables and emissions cuts. Water Security Debate (Cyprus): A call for a unified national water management authority highlights how drought planning is becoming a sustainability and security issue. Shipping Digital Shift: Athens-based Fleetwork says demand is surging for AI-powered cloud ERP as Greek and wider fleet operators accelerate digital transformation. Tourism Pressure: A new report warns Europe’s tourism boom is pushing cities toward overtourism tipping points, with housing and local life taking the hit. Sea Safety Incident: A cruise ship captain was arrested after a passenger fell into the sea at Corfu due to strong winds breaking moorings. Invasive Species Response: Greece is paying fishermen to hunt invasive pufferfish, aiming to reduce ecological damage in Greek seas.