AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoShipping & Decarbonisation: Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Italy signed a common declaration in Limassol to coordinate their stance in European and international shipping talks, pushing for competitiveness and “realistic” decarbonisation measures that can win broad acceptance at the IMO and in the EU. Heat Risk in Athens: A new study warns heatwave risk is already high in central Athens and Elefsina and is set to rise across Attica by 2031–2060, with “very high risk” projected for large urban areas and vulnerability shaped by land temperature, vegetation, building density, age and access to health services. Microplastics & Health: Research presented at the European Respiratory Society meeting found microplastics in 66% of lung cancer patients’ lung fluid samples versus 46% in those without cancer, with higher particle burdens in cancer cases and plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene most often detected. Clinic Licensing Scrutiny: Two doctors were arrested after a Greek pop star died during plasma exchange at a private clinic, prompting renewed questions about a “grey area” regulatory framework for anti-ageing clinics and whether the procedure was carried out legally. Wildlife Poisoning Probe: Environmental groups are seeking an investigation into mass wildlife poisoning in Dadia.
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