Severe Weather in Crete: Torrential rain and thunderstorms have triggered repeated 112 alerts, school closures, road flooding, power cuts, and even a collapsed bridge, with authorities warning residents to limit travel as the island stays under Red Code through Oct. 4. GLP-1 Cost Shock: A University of Georgia study tied higher out-of-pocket costs to steep drops in adherence to GLP-1 weight-loss meds—nonadherence rises above 80% once monthly costs top $75. EU Return Hub Plan: Greece and four other EU states say the first “return hub” will open in an African country by late 2027, using open facilities and keeping legal responsibility with EU states, despite criticism from major aid groups. Clinic Scrutiny in Thessaloniki: A prosecutor intervened after complaints about a Thessaloniki practice allegedly marketing expensive “alternative” cancer treatment claims, including a machine said to destroy cancer cells without radiation. Traditional Medicine Evidence Gap: WHO warns that research on many complementary and integrative approaches remains “minimal to nonexistent,” highlighting safety and licensing concerns after the Mazonakis case drew renewed attention. Greece’s Foreign Investment Push: Greece is preparing faster licensing, tax breaks, and state-backed financing for foreign-funded projects, including parts of healthcare and elderly-care. Food Safety Recall: FDA-linked recalls include raw milk cheese over possible E. coli, plus peperoncini and cinnamon pulled over contamination and lead concerns. Public Health & Policy: Greece’s migration ministry also confirmed the return-hub timeline, while broader wellness coverage includes childhood obesity research and adherence barriers for weight-loss drugs.