US Tourism Watch: US foreign visitor numbers fell again over summer (down 2% in June, 7% in July, 11% in August), with the US Travel Association blaming high costs, travel friction and negative rumours. Spain Housing Shock: Spain is overhauling housing rules after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal sparked mass protests; measures include limits on speculative home buying, rental extensions and tighter eviction rules. EU Recovery Milestone: The European Commission says Austria has completed all remaining Recovery and Resilience Facility milestones, unlocking its final €306m payment. Climate & Trade Tension: A Dutch climate group has filed a complaint with the European Commission over New Zealand’s climate trial shutdown and weakened action, arguing it may breach EU trade commitments. Energy Costs: EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen says there’s no imminent supply crisis, but warns high prices could hit households’ ability to heat homes and travel. Travel Disruption & Safety: Spain faces red-alert flooding and flight chaos, while Italy’s Etna eruption has already disrupted flights via Catania airport. Connectivity for Travellers: Opera for Android adds a built-in travel eSIM feature for instant data abroad. Defence & Borders: Greece’s defence minister warns Turkey poses a threat, and Cyprus Schengen accession is said to be “not on the agenda” for the next EU council meeting.