Aviation Costs & Prices: Jet fuel prices are up sharply, with one report putting the spike at 121%, raising the odds of higher fares across Europe as airlines absorb Middle East-driven fuel pressure. Heatwave Warning: A brutal late-May heat dome has hit Western Europe, with France and the UK reporting deaths and emergency alerts, turning summer travel planning into a safety issue. EU Border Tech Update: France says PARAFE e-gates are usable again for Britons and other eligible English-speaking travellers when EES kiosks are available, but kiosk shortages could still cause delays. Tourism & Travel Disruption: The EU’s ETIAS plan is still not expected before 2027, but it’s tied to EES settling down after messy rollouts and long queues. Crime & Safety: Italian police say migrants abducted and gang-raped a tourist in Rome for 72 hours, while Spain dismantled a drone-based drug smuggling network from Morocco into France. Travel Inspiration: A guide highlights Prizren, Kosovo’s cultural capital, for a one-day city break, and another piece spotlights Europe’s standout cathedrals for atmosphere-rich urban trips. Private Aviation Watch: A roundup flags 2026 milestones for greener private flying, including SAF supply expansion. EU Sanctions: The EU expanded sanctions targeting Hamas Politburo members and extremist Israeli settler groups, with travel bans and asset freezes.