Water Crisis in the Aegean: Seven Greek islands have declared drought emergencies as hotter, drier summers and erratic rainfall squeeze supplies just as tourism peaks, with Astypalaia’s reservoir and farmers forced to cut back and rely on brackish pumping. Biodiversity Discovery: Greek scientists identified a new subterranean freshwater snail genus and species, Cyllena hermes, living in a single karst spring system in the Peloponnese—already assessed as Vulnerable because the habitat is tiny and fragile. Climate-Driven Health Impacts: A new global study links climate change to rising night-time temperatures that are stealing sleep worldwide, with Athens among the hardest-hit European cities. EU Carbon Market Pressure: Ten EU countries including Greece have urged the European Commission to slow ETS emissions cuts, extend free allowances, and reconsider ETS2 ahead of a major reform rollout. Tourism & Heat Risk: Warnings to Mediterranean holidaymakers highlight forecasts of extreme heat up to 50C, with Spain already seeing 44C and wildfire-linked evacuations. Local Water Infrastructure: The Attica Region signed a €2.81m flood prevention project for Ano Glyfada, aiming to reduce damage during heavy rainfall. New Rhodes Hotel Deal: MGallery Collection and Colossos SA announced an adults-only MGallery hotel in Rhodes, opening in spring 2027, adding more pressure on island services during peak seasons.