EU–Greenland Deal: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen pledged $232m (about €200m) over two years to back Greenland on climate, internet, hydropower, fisheries and education, plus a push to double support to around $580m from 2028—aimed at easing sovereignty tensions sparked by US President Trump’s threats. EU Housing & Rentals: Brussels is moving toward a common framework to restrict short-term holiday rentals in housing-stressed areas, with possible quantitative limits and a “residential stress” test—Mallorca’s Palma crackdown is cited as the clearest example. Travel Rules & Queues: New EU entry-exit/biometric changes are set to bite as flexibility ends, with warnings of longer airport waits and calls for more EES relaxation. Air Travel Disruption: Gulf tensions and regional security concerns are causing flight delays/cancellations in the UAE, while volcanic ash disruptions continue to affect routes. UK–EU Connectivity: easyJet launched an autumn/winter sale with up to 20% off flights from Spain, while Ryanair’s winter cuts to southern France routes are angering Brit second-home owners. Tourism Demand Watch: Cyprus tourism is rebounding in summer, narrowing the gap with 2025 after earlier disruption. On-the-ground Tourism: Paphos is mapping accessibility gaps across tourism infrastructure, with an integrated plan expected by mid-2027. Safety & Scams: VFS Global warns of rising visa scam sites and urges travellers to book visa appointments early.