Heat & drought pressures travel: New satellite analysis shows Europe’s rivers shrinking fast, with record-low levels reported for major waterways like the Loire, Rhine and Danube, while heatwave costs are estimated at up to €180bn across the EU. Wildfire evacuations: Belgium deployed EU aircraft and helicopters to fight its biggest wildfire on record, with evacuations and tourist warnings as blazes also hit Greece and Croatia. Spain extreme weather: Flood and landslide in rural northwestern Spain killed two women and injured two babies, as storms add to a summer already defined by heat and fires. Greece tourism policy: Greece offers a three-year tax-free exemption for rental income if qualifying leases are completed by Dec 31, 2026—an urgent deadline for landlords. Migration at the border: Germany signals asylum transfers to Greece could resume under the new EU migration pact, while Morocco and Spain step up security around Ceuta after repeated border surges. Budget travel shake-up: easyJet’s £5.7bn takeover by Apollo would mark a major shift for Europe’s low-cost market. Luxury cruising spotlight: Uniworld is promoting select 2027 European cruises with complimentary land stays booked by Aug 31, 2026. Hidden beaches: A roundup highlights 10 lesser-known European beaches, including spots in Portugal, Greece and Albania.