AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildfire Response: Two people died after a wildfire gutted a house near Liti, about 25 km from Thessaloniki, with authorities ordering evacuations as strong winds drove the blaze. Urban Heat & Green Infrastructure: RMIT analysis of 5.5 million buildings across 25 European cities found 84% of homes and workplaces in Greece and elsewhere lack enough nearby tree canopy for meaningful cooling, worsening heat-island risk. Digital Banking in Greece: Eurobank unveiled its Banking Forward strategy in Athens, earmarking ~€1bn (2025–2028) for AI, cloud, data and new digital services, plus an expanded Mastercard partnership. Payments Tech: India’s UPI went live in Greece via Eurobank, enabling instant, low-cost cross-border transfers during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit. Health & Senses: Doctors explain burning or distorted smell sensations as parosmia/phantosmia, often linked to post-viral changes and other nasal or medication factors. Ancient Music Revival: Greece’s ancient Greek lyre was showcased at London’s Guildhall and BBC Radio 3, supported by reconstruction work from Greek researchers and instrument makers. Maritime Security: Greece and Malta co-hosted a UN event on counter-terrorism in the maritime domain, warning that shipping and ports remain key targets.
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