EU Defense Funding: Greece has officially joined the EU’s SAFE security funding programme, with support aimed at boosting Mediterranean defense infrastructure, including advanced surveillance, encrypted communications, and counter-UAV systems. Cyprus-Turkey Diplomacy: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides says any EU progress with Turkey must be tied to real movement on the Cyprus issue, pointing to incentives like visa liberalisation and customs-union modernisation. Energy Links: Cyprus’ energy minister says the US backs key projects, including hydrocarbon extraction and interconnections, under regional cooperation involving Greece and Israel. Public Health & Travel: A major UK consumer watchdog warns that millions of travellers need to check their EHIC/GHIC expiry dates before summer trips across Europe, including Greece. Culture & Community: Thessaloniki set a Guinness record with the largest simultaneous zeibekiko choreography, drawing 830 dancers to raise Alzheimer’s awareness. Local Safety: A pharmacist and accomplices were arrested over an alleged illegal pharmaceuticals operation in Athens’ Halandri suburb. Tourism & Environment: WWF research highlights Greece’s most polluted beaches and names several cleaner alternatives for visitors. Sports Spotlight: World Cup Group E and F matches headline the day, with Greece fans likely watching the wider action as Germany, Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Sweden and Tunisia play.