Aquaculture Push: Greece approved 105 new aquaculture projects worth €131M, aiming to modernize farms, boost innovation and digital transformation, and raise average annual production by 5% by decade’s end—while the wider debate continues over abandoned fish farms and their environmental and safety risks. Short-Term Rental Fight in Athens: Greece’s top administrative court is weighing a case that could reshape Airbnb-style rules in Plaka, after an environmental and cultural heritage group challenged the municipality’s refusal to seal properties it says were illegally converted from housing to tourist use. Maritime Security & Environment: Greece issued formal protests to Ukraine over an explosives-laden naval drone found near Lefkada, warning it endangered maritime traffic and could have caused civilian harm or environmental damage. Port of Piraeus Spotlight: At Posidonia 2026, PPA S.A. highlighted Piraeus’ growth in cruise, containers, car terminals, ship repair and coastal shipping, linking modernization to sustainability and green growth. Aegean Surveillance Tech: Greece expanded its drone capabilities with a new procurement agreement for Shield AI’s V-BAT systems to strengthen maritime domain awareness across the Aegean. Climate Pressure on Pollinators: A South Korean migratory beekeeper says climate change is shrinking flowering seasons and disrupting bee navigation, while mites and new diseases add pressure—an early warning for food systems.