Heat & Travel Safety: Europe’s record heatwave is still disrupting plans, with the UK extending a red extreme heat warning into Friday night (up to 38C in parts of east/southeast England), while France reports some of its hottest days on record—expect knock-on effects for outdoor sightseeing and day trips. Slovak Tourism Snapshot: New Slovak statistics show 2.9 million people (64.5% of those aged 15+) took recreation or an overnight stay in 2025, down 1.3% year-on-year, with the biggest drop among pensioners; most trips were within Slovakia (about 2.4 million total holiday stays). Bratislava Health Access: Actor Vlado Kobielsky renewed attention on the lack of a 24-hour pharmacy in Bratislava after complaints about rushing for prescriptions late in the evening. Rail & Routes for Summer: Czech Railways says direct trains from the Czech Republic can reach 100+ European cities this summer without changing trains, including links toward Bratislava and Vienna. Aviation Connectivity Watch: Prague hosted an ACI Europe debate on shifting Eurasian air routes; Cyprus is trying to protect connectivity as traffic fell sharply in April. Croatia Marketing to Slovaks: Croatia’s tourist board launched a last-minute campaign in Slovakia and other markets, pushing free/cheap attractions and local experiences.