Wildfire & Public Safety: A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki forced evacuations of Anthoupoli, Filothei and Galini, plus a special-needs facility holding 157 people; firefighters (115 personnel, 38 engines) battled through brush fires as thick smoke blanketed suburbs, and a 76-year-old man was arrested overnight on suspicion of starting the blaze. Food Delivery Market: Uber has paused most of its planned European food delivery expansion, including halting launches in Greece, as it continues pursuing a takeover of Delivery Hero—signaling pressure on gig-economy platforms and investment plans across the region. Governance & Justice Fallout: Greece’s Council of Ministers faced backlash over the appointment of Christos Mylonopoulos as one of five criminal investigators tied to the “Mafia State” probe, with legal circles raising conflicts linked to the Focus case. Energy/Defense Diplomacy: Greece’s defence minister Nikos Dendias is set to visit Australia mid-July, aiming to deepen cooperation on regional security and defence industry ties. Marine Conservation: iSea fitted a satellite tag to an endangered angel shark in Limnos to track migration and behavior, with more transmitters planned. Tourism & Real Estate: Porto Heli is positioning as a “quiet luxury” hub as investment in Ermionida tops €1bn, with major hotel projects lined up. Cross-border Business/Payments: India’s UPI push into Greece continues to expand digital payment connectivity, with bilateral momentum highlighted by officials. Security & Travel Tech: EU border delays are drawing criticism after the EES rollout, with airport operators saying design-related workflow issues are driving longer queues.