Maritime Tensions: Turkey is preparing to turn its “Blue Homeland” into law, formalising a challenge to Greek maritime control over more than 150 Aegean islands—an issue that could land in the EU spotlight as Athens warns it could trigger a casus belli. Smart Tourism Push: In Paphos, the regional tourism board is taking part in a European smart-tourism project in France, focusing on data-driven planning and digital tools tied to a green transition. Mediterranean Under Pressure: A new documentary, “Posidonia,” uses a swim-and-kayak journey to spotlight Mediterranean damage—pollution, coastal overdevelopment, biodiversity loss and climate impacts—linking the name to the seagrass at the heart of the sea’s health. Local Environment Watch: Athens officials are still chasing the source of a strong odour reported across southern suburbs and parts of the centre; inspections found no natural gas leak, but the mystery continues. Blue Flag Momentum: Greece remains a top Blue Flag performer, while Lesvos hosted a major UNESCO geoparks training and network meeting, keeping the Aegean in the spotlight for conservation and heritage management.