EU Border Rules: From Sunday, the Entry/Exit System (EES) returns to full operation, meaning UK travellers into France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece could face renewed biometric queues after earlier flexibility pauses. Tourism Policy: Bulgaria’s deputy PM Atanas Pekanov says VAT for the tourism sector won’t be cut, arguing the industry already benefited from past support and shouldn’t raise prices. Family & Safety: A 45-year-old British tourist drowned in Spain after jumping from a ferry to swim toward a beach bar near Cambrils and Salou, as temperatures hit around 30C. Travel Tech & Trust: New research finds Europeans are using AI more to plan trips, but confidence in AI-generated travel info lags far behind adoption. Resort Updates: Center Parcs’ Sherwood Forest is set for major changes, including accommodation revamps and new attractions from late 2026/early 2027. Aviation & Connectivity: Kyrgyzstan’s PM says direct flights to Europe—prioritising Germany—are being explored after the country was removed from the EU aviation safety “black list” in June. Culture & Heritage: Bulgaria marks Unification Day (141 years since 1885) with ceremonies in Plovdiv and Sofia. Space Ambition: Germany’s Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway, boosting Europe’s push for more independent access to orbit.