AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad Safety: Greece is set to ban electric scooters for under-17s, with new rules limiting sales and rentals to minors, requiring insurance, and creating a national registry to track users. EU Sanctions: Greece is blocking parts of the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package over Russian LNG shipping, arguing the move would hurt Greek shipowners and push vessels out of EU jurisdiction. Air Defence Upgrade: Greece’s top security council (KYSEA) is reportedly preparing to approve a €3 billion procurement of Israeli air-defence systems under the Achilles Shield programme. Heatwave & Wildfires: Extreme heat has Greece on high wildfire alert, with outdoor work suspended in risk areas and authorities urging residents to stay hydrated and call 199 at the first sign of fire. Road Toll: Greece reported a 22% drop in road deaths in 2025, with 517 fatalities—its lowest since 1963—citing tougher enforcement and safer infrastructure. Local Athens: A woman died in a Fourth of July house fire in Athens; authorities say the cause is pending an autopsy. Culture & Community: The Hellenic Initiative’s ATHINA26 is underway in Athens, bringing diaspora Greeks and philhellenes together through museum tours and events.
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