AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfires & toxic air: Southern Europe is in crisis again as wildfires rip through Portugal, Spain, and Greece, with Greece’s Thessaloniki hit by toxic smoke after a recycling plant fire; residents were told to stay indoors with windows shut while firefighters battle blazes near Athens and across the region. Cross-border firefighting: The EU is coordinating support, sending aircraft and crews to help local teams as heat and dry conditions keep fire risk extremely high. Invasive marine threat: In the Mediterranean, officials and scientists warn that silver-cheeked pufferfish (toadfish) are spreading, with sharp-toothed bites and tetrodotoxin raising concerns for fishermen and beachgoers. Biodiversity watch: A rare 10-meter sperm whale was filmed off Halkidiki, underscoring the value of Greek waters for protected species—while also highlighting ongoing risks from noise and vessel collisions. Policy & governance: The European Parliament voted to debate spyware after reports that a Greek MEP’s phone was repeatedly hacked with Pegasus, adding pressure for stronger protections. Circular economy: The EU REWIND project reports progress on recycling end-of-life wind turbine blades, aiming to boost reuse and circularity in Europe’s wind sector.
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