Border Dispute Disrupts Travel: Spain and Italy escalated their Ceuta-linked row, with Italy refusing to lift passport checks and both sides tightening rules for travellers—potentially delaying trips across Europe. Black Sea Tourism Under Pressure: Prosecutors say hotel owners on Bulgaria’s southern coast were allegedly extorted via manipulated water meters, with inspections and water cuts used to force payments. Heatwave Travel Reality Check: Europe’s extreme heat is reshaping summer holidays—health alerts in Italy, energy-saving measures in Hungary, and wildfire impacts including road closures near Sofia. Burgas on Display: A “Burgas – Exciting and Artistic” photo exhibition opened at Bratislava Airport to promote the Black Sea coast to Slovak and international visitors. Road Travel Update: Heavy-vehicle restrictions and detours are planned on Trakia/Struma and through Kresna Gorge during peak hours, with fire-related congestion reported on the Trakia route. Travel Safety Advisories: Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry warned of uncertain EU–UAE air travel and advised against non-essential travel to Cuba due to crisis conditions. Culture & Heritage Tech: Buzludzha’s digital twin will debut at the Open Buzludzha Festival, letting visitors explore the monument virtually. Affordability Watch: Eurostat data highlights “vacation poverty,” with Romania, Greece, Bulgaria and Hungary among the hardest hit.