US-Turkey Tensions: A bipartisan group of US House lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to block a $700m+ F-35-related Turkey deal, warning Ankara’s continued S-400 ties could expose sensitive US tech and strain allies including Greece. Wildfire & Heat Crisis: Europe’s record heat is hitting hard, with France reporting around 1,000 excess deaths during the peak days as wildfires and transport disruptions spread; Greece also issued very high fire-risk alerts for parts of Attica and the Peloponnese. Infrastructure & Tourism: The Corinth Canal has reopened fully after restoration and slope stabilization, with plans to use digital booking and new services to boost regional development. Sports Spotlight: Sebastien Ogier won the Acropolis Rally Greece after Thierry Neuville suffered a double puncture, while Panathinaikos’ new coach Jacob Neestrup faces pressure after inheriting a long title drought. Environment Watch: A toxic invasive pufferfish (silver-cheeked toadfish) is spreading in Greek waters, with fishermen offered incentives to catch it as peak tourist season begins. Business Links: India’s Piyush Goyal leads a delegation to Greece to expand trade and investment, including startup pitches in Athens. Local Emergency: In Kallithea, an elderly woman escaped a burning home by jumping from a balcony as firefighters responded and investigators probe the cause.