Wildfires in Greece: A fast-moving wildfire in central Greece triggered evacuation orders for two villages, with more than 130 firefighters, 32 engines and 19 water-bombing planes battling strong winds. Heat and public health: EU officials warn that extreme heat is increasingly deadly, with heat stress behind most climate-related fatalities and summer excess deaths projected to rise sharply by century’s end. Biodiversity and invasives: Reports highlight how warming waters are fueling new marine threats, including a pufferfish invasion in Greece. Wildfire detection tech: Greece is credited with wildfire detection advances using EU-funded satellites and AI to spot fires earlier. Energy and resilience: Sparkle Greece says its Metamorfosis II data center has achieved Uptime Institute Tier III certification, supporting uninterrupted service and linking into Greece’s subsea cable network. Tourism pressure: EU airports and airlines urge the Commission to pause biometric border checks under the Entry/Exit System, citing queues up to five hours during peak summer. Local environment services: Athens’ Independence Day closures include the recycle center and animal shelter, with garbage pickup shifted to the following Monday.