AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Climate Policy: Ten EU countries, including Greece, want Brussels to delay or reshape ETS2 carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels, warning of higher household costs. Energy & Sanctions: Greece blocked the 21st EU Russia sanctions package over LNG shipping concerns, forcing a one-week extension of the Russian oil price cap. Water Crisis: Seven Aegean islands declared drought emergencies; Astypalaia is cutting supplies and farmers are shifting back to wells as rainfall stays erratic. Foreign Affairs: Greek FM Giorgos Gerapetritis is set to visit Korea next week for talks on bilateral ties and regional issues. Business & Economy: Greek business turnover rose 6.9% in May; ELSTAT data also show the education sector leading growth. Travel & Climate Impact: Heat waves are reshaping European tourism, with rising health risks and pressure on water and transport. Aviation Incident: A Ryanair-Air Malta flight returned to Thessaloniki after a window dislodged inflight, injuring a passenger. Culture: Javor Gardev’s “The Bacchae” drew warm applause in Athens as part of a summer tour.
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