Airport Expansion: Prime Minister Robert Fico has ordered Bratislava Airport to speed up a roughly €50 million terminal and parking expansion after reports of passengers missing flights, with Transport Minister Jozef Ráž and airport management to draft a development strategy for cabinet approval in August or September. New Routes for Travelers: Wizz Air will launch direct Bratislava–Baku flights from September 29 (twice weekly), adding to its broader Central Europe push that also includes new Bratislava links to Egypt and Morocco later in 2026. Tourism Pressure in Slovakia: Vlkolinec, a UNESCO village near Žilina, is facing overtourism tensions as only 17 residents live there year-round; locals complain about privacy and “no entry/no photography” rules as the village draws about 100,000 visitors a year. Heat & Safety Watch: Europe’s extreme heat continues to ripple into travel planning, with Slovakia recording a new record high of 40.5°C and France reporting a near-30% jump in heatwave deaths. Border Rules & Delays: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) checks are still causing long queues and missed flights for some travelers, and Ryanair has flagged several airports struggling with summer volumes. On-the-Ground Visitor Safety: Croatia’s Split-Dalmatia is deploying 31 foreign police officers (including Slovaks) for summer 2026 to improve communication and safety for tourists. Travel Disruption Abroad: A TUI river cruise on the Danube was cancelled after an air-conditioning failure, with affected guests flown home and offered refunds plus vouchers.