Heat & Power Stress: Europe’s grid is juggling extreme heat, low river levels and a rare solar eclipse on Aug 12, with operators warning of tougher balancing even without widespread blackouts. Drought & Water Crisis: Luxembourg’s rivers are nearing “nearly dry” levels, with warmer water and falling oxygen threatening aquatic life. Danube Fallout: The Danube’s record low is exposing WWII-era shipwrecks and raising alarms about unexploded ordnance. Aviation Disruption: Brussels South Charleroi Airport will shut for 11 weeks from Aug 15, 2028 for a major runway overhaul, affecting Ryanair and Wizz Air travellers. Migration Politics: Greece’s migration minister links stricter European border policies to Trump’s US election win, arguing public opinion has shifted toward tougher controls. Security on NATO’s Eastern Flank: Reports say a drone incident near a Bulgarian gas pipeline has highlighted vulnerabilities, while US intelligence warns Putin could target a NATO member. Business & Trade: Serbia and Ukraine are pushing toward a free-trade agreement by end-2026 as Zelensky visits Belgrade, despite Serbia’s continued ties with Russia. Tech & Logistics: LPP Logistics deploys hundreds of Hai Robotics robots at a new Bucharest fulfilment centre to scale e-commerce across South-Eastern Europe.