Wildfire Alert: Greece has issued a “very high” wildfire red alert for Attica, Viotia and Evia, with Category 4 risk and full civil protection deployment, including patrols, preventive restrictions and aerial support after a blaze near Koropi was brought under control. Court Update: In Athens, Afghan boxer Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase, returned to court for another hearing over homicide-with-intent and robbery allegations, with police saying he admitted moving the body but denies the killing. Migration Watch: Maritime arrivals fell 34% in the first half of 2026 to 15,389, with the biggest drop on the eastern Aegean route, as the minister credits border management and coastguard efforts. Public Health: Greece recorded 23 new West Nile virus cases in the past week, bringing 65 total for 2026, including six deaths, mostly among people over 65. Tourism & Infrastructure: Paros Airport will get a €45.44m upgrade, including a longer runway and new terminal works, aiming to boost capacity and safety by 2030. Energy & Geopolitics: French investor Meridiam agreed to take a majority stake in the Greece–Cyprus Great Sea Interconnector, though key deal details and timelines remain unclear amid Turkish objections. Health on the Islands: Influenza cases are rising on Greek islands during summer travel, with doctors prescribing antivirals as seasonal mixing spreads winter illnesses into peak vacation months.