Bratislava Airport Boosts 24/7 Dining: M. R. Štefánik Airport has opened a new 24-hour Craft Coffee Factory café in Terminal 14, adding a big, traveller-friendly food option as passenger numbers keep climbing (510,152 in June, up 81% year-on-year). Bear Warning for Hikers: Slovakia’s State Nature Conservancy has warned of a bear near Zavazná Poruba (Žilina region) after an attack on 11 July left a man with minor injuries; officials urge extra caution on trails and forest roads and to call 112 if you spot the animal. Fest Anča Film Picks: Žilina’s Fest Anča is featuring Slovak animation with a travel-adjacent twist—Mária Kralovič’s “Tourists” follows a stranded middle-aged woman finding agency in the forest, while Viera Čákanyová’s “Bardo” explores the space between death and rebirth. EU/UK Cyber Sanctions (Travel Context): The EU and Britain imposed joint sanctions tied to a Russian cyber-espionage campaign, naming targets including Slovakia among affected countries—an indirect reminder that security headlines can shape travel planning. Cruise Socialising Made Easier: Nicko Cruises is teaming up with Meet5 so passengers on selected river itineraries (including routes via Bratislava) can connect and arrange meet-ups before departure. Visa Moves for Travellers: Cabo Verde published a visa-free list for 67 countries (with stay lengths up to 180 days), while Kuwait expanded visa-on-arrival eligibility to 52 countries—useful for planning summer trips.