Drought Watch: Switzerland is heading into summer with unusually low water reserves and drought warnings already in place, raising concerns for travel logistics and everyday life. Border Rules for Brits: Spain is reminding visitors that border officials may ask for a return/onward ticket, travel insurance, proof of sufficient funds, and accommodation proof—plus a passport issued within 10 years. EU Border Tech Chaos: New Entry/Exit System (EES) checks are causing long queues and missed flights across Europe, with France trialling e-gates for Brits via EES pre-registration to ease bottlenecks. EV Charging Boost (Slovakia): EBRD approved a €35m loan to GreenWay to expand fast EV charging across Poland, Slovakia and Croatia, targeting 2,700 chargers by 2028. Local Culture in Slovakia: Bratislava hosted Bratislava Fecht, a HEMA tournament focused on mediaeval German longsword fighting. Security & Tourism Impact: A man was sentenced to 15 years for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts, leading to major cancellations affecting nearly 200,000 fans. Regional Funding (Košice): Slovakia’s government allocated over €2.9m for projects in the Košice region, including work tied to the Valaliky industrial park and EV supply links. Churches Night (Travel Idea): “Night of Churches” invites visitors to explore and reflect, with events including bell-ringing and performances in Czech and nearby cities.