Terror & Travel Safety: An Austrian court sentenced 21-year-old Beran A. to 15 years for an ISIS-inspired plan to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts in August 2024; the shows were cancelled after a CIA tip, affecting nearly 200,000 fans. Border Rules & Airport Chaos: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks are still causing major queues and missed flights, with a viral report from Lisbon highlighting how non-EU travellers can get stuck in line. Schengen Access for Brits: France is letting Brits use airport e-gates if they first complete EES pre-registration, with Nice singled out for smoother processing. Rail Connectivity: Leo Express will launch a long Poland–Germany route via Kraków, Prague, Dresden and Leipzig from June 25, aiming at growing demand through the region. Slovakia Focus: Ryanair announced a record W2026 expansion at Bratislava—4 new routes, a 4th based aircraft and 125% traffic growth—boosting summer travel options. Local Travel & Culture: Night of Churches invites visitors to explore and reflect, with events including bell-ringing and performances in major Czech sites. Sustainable Mobility: GreenWay secured financing to add 2,700 fast EV chargers across Poland, Slovakia and Croatia by 2028. Tourism Value Watch: Post Office Travel Money named Sarajevo Europe’s best-value city break, with Trenčín (Slovakia) also in the top five. EU Visa Services Under Scrutiny: VFS Global faces renewed EU scrutiny after inspection reports flagged visa-processing and data-handling problems in India. Energy & Transport Funding: Slovakia’s government allocated €2.9m for Kosice region projects, including work tied to the Valaliky industrial park and EV supply links.