AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfires & Public Safety: A fast-moving blaze near Thessaloniki forced evacuations for Anthoupoli, Filothei and Galini, plus a special-needs care facility housing 157 people; firefighters and aircraft battled the flames as smoke blanketed suburbs, and a 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire. Fire Risk Watch: Civil Protection issued a very high fire-risk warning (category 4) for Attica, Corinthia, Evia, Chios, Samos, Ikaria, the Cyclades and Crete, urging strict avoidance of spark- and flame-causing activities. Politics & Violence: In Thessaloniki, a woman linked to New Democracy candidate Afroditi Nestora died after suspected arson attacks on the family home; PM Mitsotakis condemned the “blind violence” and no group has claimed responsibility. Culture & Heritage: At the foot of Mount Olympus, the Prometheia Festival is reviving ancient Greek religious ceremonies through torchlight processions and symbolic rites. International Ties: Greece’s ambassador to Qatar says cooperation is expanding in investments, energy, defence and tourism, with Qatar praised for mediation efforts. Business/Tech: Uber paused most of its planned European food-delivery expansion, including Greece, while still pursuing a Delivery Hero takeover. Sports (Greece in Focus): Maria Sakkari was eliminated at Wimbledon after losing to Jasmine Paolini’s next opponent, as Eala advanced to the last eight.
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