Drought Alarm for Thessaly: Researchers at the University of Thessaly warn the region’s agricultural heartland could face far more frequent, longer, and harsher droughts by 2070–2100, with high-severity events becoming the norm as water demand and human pressure strain supplies. Energy Costs Reality Check: Greece’s plan to cut power prices by 30% by 2027–2029 leans on renewables, storage, efficiency and island grid links—but analysts note gas and global LNG markets could still set the final price. Wildlife Conservation in Greece: Attica Zoological Park welcomed three Sumatran tiger cubs, chipping and vaccinating them as part of international efforts to build a safety population for a species threatened by habitat loss. Plastic Bag Ban Returns (Athens area): Athens-Clarke County commissioners are again weighing bans on plastic grocery bags and polystyrene foam containers, citing litter, storm-drain pollution, and recycling problems. EU Online Safety Fight: The EU is set to propose stricter social media rules for children, with Greece among the states pushing action—while rights and privacy groups warn about age checks and children’s freedoms. Shipping Decarbonisation Push: Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy signed a joint declaration in Limassol to coordinate positions on competitiveness and decarbonising EU shipping. SUSTAINCrop Tool: A new EU-funded project will build a digital way to measure crop environmental footprints for industrial biomaterials, with Greece among participating partners.