Athens Summer Travel Tips: A new “inside guide” urges visitors to skip the biggest crowds and chase smaller museums and local intel for a better city experience. Family Holiday Planning (Cyprus): Cyprus is pitched as a long-season, English-friendly base for family breaks, with resort-by-resort picks. Restoration & Heritage (Cyprus): The Hadjipanteli House in Limnia, a traditional 18th-century stone home, has been fully restored with EU funding and UN support. Wildlife & Rural Life (Greece): Brown bear numbers in Western Macedonia are rising, with residents in Kastoria reporting more incursions and pressure on authorities. Culture & Identity (Homer/“The Odyssey”): Greece is reportedly left out of a major international publicity push for Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” sparking debate about recognition and casting. EU Policy (Kids online): The EU moves toward tighter social media rules for children, with Greece among the countries pushing for limits. Community Food (London): A North London charity launches low-cost lunches and affordable pizza, mixing meals with training to tackle loneliness. Sports & Tourism (Costa Navarino): A major golf event spotlights Costa Navarino’s growing international draw. Geoparks (UNESCO): UNESCO adds new global geoparks, including Greece’s Nisyros. Refugee Mental Health (Greece): A Columbia–Ioannina project is testing mental health support models for refugees who can’t stay put. Church History (Athens): Saint Michael Baknanas’ story is highlighted as part of Athens’ Christian heritage. Regional Security (Turkey/F-35): Erdogan dismisses Greek and Israeli objections to a possible US F-35 sale to Turkey.