AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Crisis: Fires are raging across southern Europe, with Greece hit hard as toxic smoke from a recycling-plant blaze near Thessaloniki prompted residents to stay indoors with windows and doors shut; authorities also deployed about 160 firefighters and arrested a 76-year-old man suspected of starting the fire with sparks. Attica Fire Response: A major wildfire in western Attica near Oinoi triggered an emergency 112 alert and disrupted road and rail traffic as crews battled wind-driven flames in very high risk conditions. EU Heat Pressure: Portugal’s Vouzela blaze has burned roughly 12,000 hectares, while Spain and Italy sent reinforcements—another reminder that this summer’s heat is turning into a fire season. Uber Pullback in Greece: Uber Eats has paused its planned food-delivery expansion into Greece and four other European markets, as it keeps pushing toward a Delivery Hero takeover. Tourism & Safety: UK travel advice for Greece was updated amid “several attacks” warnings and ongoing wildfire risk alerts. Sports Spotlight: Wimbledon’s Alex Eala, with a Greek connection via Maria Sakkari’s Wimbledon exit, set up a Last 16 clash after beating Iga Swiatek.
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