Heat & Safety Watch: Greece remains in a severe heatwave, with Civil Protection issuing a Category 3 fire risk across wide areas including Attica, Evia, Boeotia and the Ionian/Eastern Aegean islands, urging extreme caution and a ban on burning fields. Tragedy Update: Doctors in Thessaloniki are preparing to wake a 7-year-old Halkidiki crash survivor after a head-on collision killed her parents and infant sibling; her aunt is set to take guardianship and bodies are being repatriated to Moldova. Emergency Response: In Chalkida, a man was rescued after being found unconscious in his apartment, treated for suspected heatstroke after firefighters entered through a window. Volcano Monitoring: Nisyros’ volcano gets a new permanent seismic station (HA.EMPO) feeding real-time data into Greece’s national network. Cyprus Anniversary: Greece reaffirmed its position on the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s 1974 invasion, backing a UN-led settlement and reunification framework as parties condemned the invasion. Justice Case: A fourth suspect is set to face court in the Thessaloniki arson investigation, tied to a fatal July 1 attack on a family home. Culture & Debate: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” keeps sparking arguments in Greece over casting and faithfulness to Homer. EU Sanctions Tension: EU member states face growing resistance to the next Russia sanctions package, with Greece among those seeking exemptions tied to shipping interests.