Maritime Safety & Climate Risk: A privately owned ferry carrying about 270 people capsized off northern Cyprus, with reports of at least eight deaths and dozens missing as rescuers search; authorities say the captain and crew were detained and the ship sank to around 514 metres, while survivors describe violent jolts and panic. Aegean Biodiversity & Diplomacy: Greece is set to challenge Türkiye’s new Aegean marine parks at an EU foreign ministers meeting, arguing they violate international law as both sides frame the move as protection versus maritime rights. Sustainable Planning: Greece announced land-use reforms with three special spatial planning frameworks—industry/supply chain, renewable energy, and tourism—aiming to end fragmented rules and strengthen environmental and community safeguards. Heat & Wildfire Pressure: A new report highlights Europe’s scorching summer and wildfire-linked impacts, including excess mortality during heatwaves. Local Nature & Heritage: Southwest Magnesia’s traditional olive groves face a push for a new farming model to protect biodiversity and keep younger farmers in the landscape. Plastic-to-Food Innovation: Researchers engineered yeast to turn plastic waste into edible 3D-printed cookies, using a PET-eating approach that could reduce packaging pollution.